10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 6 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 7 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 57,675 miles
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I took the vehicles battery out to replace it with a new one and after installing the new one the airbag warning light came on and will not go out, ,have no idea why im thinking it was shut off to sell it. T he vehicle was in my driveway when it occurred. Stationary.
- Bingham, ME, USA
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. While driving 25 mph, the air bags deployed without warning or an impact. The contact sustained a minor injury to the left ear, which did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The contact drove to korf motors Ford Lincoln (520 E chestnut St, sterling, co 80751, (970)-522-1500) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 111,000.
- Sterling, CO, USA
Vehicle would stall at random while driving. Mechanics at Ford advised that it was relay wire or harness wires for the airbag sensors that ran through the fuel tank were corroded or shorted out. They reported that the engineers at Ford made a bad call when they decided to run the wires through the fuel tank, which in turn resulted in me having to dish out 1500 bucks for the repair. This issue occurred multiple times prior to the repair on a truck with less than 53000 miles at the time, between during March or April of 2014 when I first purchased the used truck. Lost all power at various speeds and on several road types including highway, highway service road, residential street and farm to market road, while going strait and during turns, after multiple events and having put less than 1000 miles on it, I took it up to Ford. Grateful that no accidents occured during the episodes I experienced. I was able to cometo a stop, place the truck in park and restart it. Ttince the repair no issues. Love the F series pick ups and have owned several over a span of 18 years and its all my dads company uses. I know its been almost 4 years since having the issue but felt like I needed to say something to at least give others a head up or warning. Never set well with me. I still have the repair paperwork if needed.
- Waxahachie, TX, USA
Takata recall. The air bag warning indicator is
- Chapin, SC, USA
Takata recall- my vehicle is approaching the 2nd anniversary since the takata airbag safety recall and a remedy is still not available. A letter I received from the manufacturer, recommended I not Transport front seat passengers. This is unrealistic and unpractical, but I do not feel confident trusting the safety of my family and acquaintances with the airbag system issues this vehicle has.
- Waxahachie, TX, USA
I was involved in a single-vehicle accident in which the vehicle struck a pole dead center on the front bumper, speed approximately 45 mph, collapsing the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was a total loss due to the extensive front end damage. The air bag did not deploy. This accident resulted in fractures to ribs, sternum, and 2 vertebrae.
- Hulbert, OK, USA
Airbag lights for driver and passenger sides randomly come on while driving at various speeds. Driver and passenger side seat belts are randomly locking driving at various speeds. Engine code for faulty seat belt tensioner sensor for passenger side.
- Umatilla, OR, USA
Takata inflators"??" involved in a front impact collision, the air bags deployed. I received minor lacerations on both my fight hand and left arm from debris from the airbag. One small piece was still embedded in my right hand. Other than the debris, the airbag deployment was as it should be.
- Summerville, SC, USA
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. While driving at an unknown speed, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the entire passenger side seat belt module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. Updated 02/12/16; 04/19/18
- Fort Myers, FL, USA
After taking my vehicle in to the shop for a routine safety inspection, I've received a call that my F-150 failed because of an air bag malfunction. After doing research, I have found out that many vehicles with air bag malfunctions have been recalled. I feel that this is not a case of normal wear and tear from the owner but a company malfunction. I am suppose to pay $1300 for a repair that I have no control over and one that has been recalled in so many vehicles? I find this to be unacceptable!
- Centrevile , VA, USA
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated randomly. The dealer was notified of the failure and the vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,316.
- Indianapolis, IN, USA
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle rolled over several times until crashing against a guard rail. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,902.
- Wilmington, DE, USA
The airbags did not deploy when I hit a car in the side as he was running a red light. Did not know if they were suppose too. Ford states it should deploy at least 8mph. What to do? information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- Tuscumbia, AL, USA
I was involved in a low-speed 45 miles a hour front end collision. I was in a Ford F-150 4 door 2-wheel drive. My seat belt worked great. The air bag went off but did not hit me in the face. The front of the truck was crushed badly but with no fluid leaks. After the wrecker pull my front bumper free from my front tires I was able to drive the truck back home about 100 miles. All system worked great. The truck showed that the Ford safety system worked well. I had no injuries except for my left hand. And that is the complaint. Why would Ford or ntsb allow a Ford design that not only can help save a life but for sure will injure the very person they are trying to save. Being a engineer myself I believe they could design the tear pattern, which is the problem, on the steering wheel air bag so that it did not fly open left & right and inflect a severe blunt force injury to my thumb by the Ford emblem. The injury is just like I was hit with a hammer on my thumb. It did not break my thumb but a severe skin break and bruise that took 2 weeks to heal. I have pictures if that would be of help. Have Ford engineering call me and I will show them how to fix the problem. I do not like to be injured while you are trying to save my life. Ford can do both. Save my life and not injure me at the same time. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- Kilgore, TX, USA
The contact owns 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 5-8 mph, the vehicle surged forward. The brakes were applied, but the vehicle would not stop until crashing into a tree. The air bags did not deploy, but there were no injuries. The contact also stated that this was the fifth time the vehicle surged forward unexpectedly. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer to have the failure diagnosed. The failure mileage was 22,000. Updated 08/31/11 update 09/09/11
- Burnet, TX, USA
- St.Petersburg, FL, USA