2001 Ford Ranger: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Apr 23, 2012 · Airbags · 83,000 miles · AZ · crash

My son was involved in an accident where he was hit head on by someone who ran a red light. The airbags failed to deploy. He was traveling around 40 (ish) MPH. Seems strange that the airbags did not deploy.

Filed Jul 13, 2010 · Airbags · 159,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Was in a traffic accident yesterday in which a car ran a light and hit me almost head on. I was driving a 2001 ford ranger xlt. I was stopped waiting for the green light arrow to go. When the arrow changed I proceeded to turn. 1/2 into my turn I was hit at a speed of about 50 MPH. Problem was my airbag did not deploy.

Filed Apr 13, 2010 · Airbags · MS · crash · 1 injury

2001 ford ranger wet road hydroplanned striking concrete barrier driver side twice airbag did not deploy.

Filed Feb 16, 2009 · Airbags · 69,000 miles · CO · crash · 2 injuries

I was involved in a high speed collision in my 2001 ford ranger 4x4 pickup on the morning of tuesday, february 10, 2009. I was driving along a county road at 55 m.p.h. When a 2003 ford ranger suddenly made a left turn in front of me. I had the right of way as the other vehicle was stopped at a stop sign before deciding to turn. I could not avoid the other vehicle and struck its driver side door traveling approximately 50 - 55 m.p.h. With the front end of my vehicle. My airbag did not deploy, and I sustained severe whiplash, seatbelt bruising, bruised shins from hitting the bottom of the dashboard,, as well as torn muscles in my neck on either side of my larynx. On august 1, 2008, I went to the ford dealership in my town to have a recall repair performed on the airbag in my truck. Were the crash even more serious, the failure of the airbag could have resulted in more severe or even fatal injuries. As of now, I have many months and possibly years of physical therapy ahead of me. I am very concerned and disappointed that the airbags did not deploy in a high speed front end crash as they were designed to do. I believe my injuries would be much less severe had they deployed.

Filed Jan 12, 2009 · Airbags, Seat belts · 82,000 miles · ME · crash · 2 injuries

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford ranger. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle slid on a patch of snow. The rear wheels lost traction and the vehicle flipped over twice before crashing into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle struck a tree. The driver suffered bruised ribs on the left side and a stiff neck. The passenger sustained major bruises everywhere including her back, legs, and wrists. She also sustained a severe bump on her back and minor cuts. The vehicle was towed and is currently parked in the contact's driveway. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by a mechanic or dealer. The contact is assuming that the vehicle is destroyed. He will wait until the spring to check the frame on the vehicle; however, he believes that the passenger should not have sustained that much bruising and injuries. The contact also believes that there is a defect with the passenger side seat belt. During the crash, the seat belt did not tighten up, which allowed the passenger's body to jerk around and become bruised. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 82,000. Updated 02/05/09 *bf updated 02/09/09.

Filed Oct 17, 2005 · Airbags, Seat belts · 36,900 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Dt: the contact stated that someone was driving this vehicle and had an accident. The seat belt on the driver's side did not hold the contact back, and hit the steering wheel. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy until after driver hit steering wheel. He said the fuel safety cut off switch did not work because he could start the vehicle without hitting the circuit breaker. The contact was going about 35 MPH, slid into a car at a green light. Dealer and manufacturer have not been contacted yet. The contact was injured. The police came and a report was taken. Vehicle was totaled. *ak updated 11/29/2005 - the seat belt did not properly restrain the consumer resulting in multiple breast contusions. The air bag deployed after the consumer's head had already hit the steering wheel.

Filed Oct 17, 2005 · Airbags · NM · crash · 1 injury

Dt: the contact stated that 2001 ford ranger crashed while driving at 40 MPH. Upon impact, the front/ side air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that damage was caused to the front end of the vehicle. The contact sustained injuries. The vehicle was totaled. Ford m has not been called. T a police report was taken. Also, pictures are available to view.

Filed Jul 8, 2005 · Airbags, Seat belts · 53,000 miles · OK · crash · 1 injury

Dt: seat belt retractor failed on the consumers 2003 ford explorer . The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and they said this happened all the time. The consumer was involved in a car accident and the air bags did not deploy at 40 MPH . *ak the consumer had to manually place the seat belt back into its position it did not retract. The dealer informed the consumer the springs were weak and they would fail again if replaced.

Filed May 20, 2005 · Airbags · WA · crash

2001 ford ranger was involved in a front end collision yet the air bags did not deploy.*mr

Filed May 2, 2005 · Airbags · 86,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

The consumer was involved in an accident and was hit from the rear at a high rate of speed and the air bag did not deploy. They were at a dead stop when the accident happened.

Filed Aug 20, 2004 · Airbags, Seat belts · IL · crash · 1 injury

Consumer was involved in an accident and his seatbelt equipment did not hold and his air bags did not deploy. *mr the consumers skidded across the road and struck another vehicle head on. (model/xlt) *sc *jb rq04011.

Filed Aug 20, 2004 · Airbags, Seat belts · IL · crash · 1 injury

Consumer was involved in an accident where the seat belts did not hold and the air bags did not deploy. *mr *sc *tc the consumer lost control of the vehicle skidded across the road and struck another vehicle. The consumer stated the seat belts were recalled by ford which may have played a factor in the seat belts not restraining him. (lawyer albert pino on behalf of consumer).