The contact owned a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving at 45 MPH, the contact fell asleep and lost control of the vehicle, causing the vehicle to crash into the rear end of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy, causing the contact to hit his head against the steering wheel. The contact became dizzy and lightheaded. The contact was able to exit the vehicle; however, the front driver's side door could only slightly open due to the significant damage to the vehicle's front end. The contact received medical assistance the following day. The contact underwent a CT scan and was informed that he had sustained a concussion. The vehicle was towed and totaled. A police report was filed. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 100,502.
2014 Ford Mustang: airbags did not deploy in a crash
9 of the 359 complaints about the 2014 Ford Mustang describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 87,000
- recalls
- 3
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 ford mustang. The contact stated upon approaching a light 30 MPH, another vehicle had pulled out in front of her that she was behind. The vehicle in front of her had made an abrupt stop which caused her to hit the vehicle in front of her. The air bags did not deploy. A police was report was filed. The contact did sustain head, neck, back, left right shoulder and bruises injuries or seek medical attention. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to the insurance company storage yard. The vehicle had not been diagnosed as of yet. The local dealer nor manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.
Advanced track light kept coming on as well as traction control lights though car was fine then new years eve a driver caused me to have an accident and seconds before impact my brakes locked up, and steering wheel locked up. I then impacted and the front passenger and driver airbags did not deploy which could of killed me and my passenger as we were both severely hurt from slamming against the steering wheel and him the dashboard. This happened on a city street irving bolivard at a speed of 40mph. Currently the crash is being investigated by my insurance company my name is [xxx] and my number is [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 ford mustang. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the contact crashed into a deer on the side of the road. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain injuries. A police report was filed. In addition, the contact stated that there was severe damage to the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to gatorland collision center. Then taken to buchholz paint and autobody for the repair where the radiator supports and the fender apron were replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received a recall notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v319000 ( air bags) and had taken the vehicle to parks ford dealer, located on 3333 n main st, gainesville fl 32609, where they had informed the contact that the vehicle was repaired. The contact however received several emails and mail notifications from ford manufacturer to take the vehicle in for the recall serviced. The contact stated that manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the repair was done. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000. Vin tools confirms part not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford mustang gt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle violently swayed from left to right independently. The contact stated that the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over and inspected under the vehicle however, there was not any irregularities. The contact resumed driving and the failure recurred. The contact stated that the vehicles wheel seized and the contact lost control of the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a drainage ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. There was a police report filed. The contact did not sustain injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed from the scene and towed to an independent mechanic where it awaited appraisal. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford mustang. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v319000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the traction control indicator illuminated and the vehicle violently jerked from left to right. The contact pulled the vehicle over and turned off the vehicle. The contact restarted the vehicle and noticed that the traction control indicator was no longer illuminated. When the vehicle was off, the traction control system reactivated on its own. The contact proceeded to drive and the traction control indicator illuminated again. When the contact began to accelerate the vehicle, the front passenger side wheel locked and the vehicle began to accelerate at high speeds on its own. As a result, the vehicle turned aggressively to the right, became airborne, flipped over, and landed on all four wheels. The wheel remained locked and the vehicle was unable to be moved. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact received injuries to the right shoulder. Medical attention was not needed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford mustang. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into two separate concrete dividing walls. During the crash, the front end of the vehicle sustained severe damage but the air bags did not deploy. The driver experienced back injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,743. Updated 07/13/16*lj
I was in a car wreck recently and my 2014 ford mustang was totaled and my airbags did not go off. I could have been seriously injured concidering what happened with my car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford mustang. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 70 MPH, the contact crashed into another vehicle. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 254.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.
Recall number 21V081000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles and 2011-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Ford is also recalling certain 2010 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2010-2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2010-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, and 2010-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall 19S01.
Recall number 19V001000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2014 Mustang vehicles manufactured April 6, 2004, to June 21, 2014, and 2005-2006 GT vehicles manufactured February 20, 2004, to September 22, 2006. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2016. Even if interim repairs were performed under safety recall 14V‑802, owners must bring their vehicles in for the final remedy. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S21. Note: This recall supersedes safety recall 14V‑802.
Recall number 15V319000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2014 Ford Mustang no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2014 Ford Mustang?
9 of 359 owner complaints about the 2014 Ford Mustang (3%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2014 Ford Mustang?
There are 3 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2014 Ford Mustang
Power steering loss 14Loss of power 8Check engine light 7Airbag light 6Won't shift 6Grinding brakes 5
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