10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
67 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
39 / 2
Average Mileage:
6,290 miles

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problem #49

Nov 291999

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling 35 mph in frontal accident air bag did not deploy. Dealer and also manufacturer has been notified.

- S. Bend, IN, USA

problem #48

Nov 281999

F-150 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 45mph. Vehicle rolled over, and the air bags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Vehicle was totaled. Manufacturer and dealer have been notified.

- Inchelium, WA, USA

problem #47

Dec 311999

F-150

  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Dealer will inspect the vehicle.

- Chevyville, IL, USA

problem #46

Oct 261999

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Airbags didn't deploy when vehicle had crashed into a fence. Another vechicle had cut off consumer's vehicle, and he ran into a fence. No injuries. Reported.

- Pawtucked, 00, USA

problem #45

Oct 121999

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Driver rear ended another vehicle at 45 to 50mph, and driver's side airbag did not deploy. But, passenger's side airbag did deploy. Dealer does not know why driver's side air bag did not deploy.

- Meridian, MS, USA

problem #44

Sep 121999

F-150

  • miles
While crossing a bridge another driver's boat stalled in the middle of the road, causing consumer to crash into the boat, at about 30-40mph, and air bags did not deploy.

- Bridge City, TX, USA

problem #43

Sep 121999

F-150

  • miles
While crossing a bridge a boat had stalled in the middle of road. Cosumer hit boat at about 35 - 40 mph, airbags didn't deploy.

- Bridge City, TX, USA

problem #42

Sep 191999

F-150

  • miles
When driving 30-35 mph, driver crashed head-on into a tree, and there was no deployment of driver's side or passenger's side air bags. Truck was towed to a body shop to be repaired.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #41

Sep 141999

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
While driving the vehicle at 35-45 mph consumer had a front end collision and the air bags did not deploy.dealer had no response.

- Lake Havasu, AZ, USA

problem #40

Feb 151998

F-150

  • miles
Engine check light is defective, also airbags did not deploy upon impact, extended stopping distance occurred when brakes were applied. Contacted dealer approx. 7-8 times. Problems still occurs. Provide further information.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #39

Apr 301999

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driving at approximately 70 mph ran into trailor, and then went upinto an enbanknent. Dual airbags did not deploy, causing some head injuries to driver.

- Hermleith, TX, USA

problem #38

Aug 011998

F-150

  • miles
The ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing the front wheels to lock up, and had no steering and braking ability, and caused 2 frontal crashes. Upon impact, driver's airbag did not deploy, and did not protect the occupant in this accident.

- Huntsville, TX, USA

problem #37

May 251999

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Consumer was involved in 30-40 mph frontal collision in which driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy.

- Junction City, KY, USA

problem #36

Jul 161998

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was driving at approximately 35 mph and hit a vehicle head on, dual airbags did not deploy, causing injuries.

- Mansfield, OH, USA

problem #35

May 031999

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
The vehicle's front end hit another vehicle at 40 mph, seatbelts and driver's side/ passenger's side airbags did not deploy. Driver was injured. Dealer said airbags should have deployed.

- Fayetteville, NC, USA

problem #34

Mar 251999

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was about to stop and was rearended by a truck. In return, consumer's vehicle rearended a third truck. The seat belts did not hold driver or passenger, and neither air bag deployed.

- Shefield Lake, OH, USA

problem #33

Oct 261998

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Consumer was involved in a high speed frontal collision in which the driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy.

- Belle Vernon, PA, USA

problem #32

Feb 191999

F-150

  • miles
Vehicle experienced an accident which involved an impact of approximately 35-45 mph. Upon impact, both air bags failed to deploy. Dealer notified.

- Phonixa, AZ, USA

problem #31

Feb 191999

F-150

  • miles
Driving at approximately 35-40 mph consumer hit a vehicle that had jumped in front unexpectedly, dual airbags did not deploy, causing neck/chest and head injuries.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #30

Jun 301998

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Consumer is 4'9" tall. When she lowers the steering wheel her chest is approximately 12 inches away from center of steering wheel. Is afraid in case of an accident air bag will not be effective due to her size. Concern about safety of short person and air bag. Added on 09-07-1999.

- El Reno, OK, USA

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