I had a rear end at fault collision that totaled my 2003 Ford Escape on Dec.19, 2021....not one air bag deflated (yes I was at fault) because I was the one whom ran into the back of a jeep.....I'm having neck pain and spasms from whiplash, just curious whu not 1 airbG in the whole car deflated?

- Easley, SC, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 10 to 20 mph, the vehicle hesitated and the air bag indicator flashed on and off. The vehicle was taken to beach Ford (888-869-6079, located at 2717 Virginia beach blvd, Virginia beach, va 23452) and the contact was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle failed inspection due to the air bag indicator. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 193,481.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

Plug on wire to driver's side airbag under driver's seat separates when adjusting seat. Must be reconnected each time. Purchased new and has always been like this.

- Cookeville,, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. The contact noticed that the K frame was corroded and the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. In addition, while the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle accelerated independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the K frame needed to be replaced, the power control module needed to be repaired, and the air bags needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 172,470.

- Chicago, IL, USA

The air bag stay on and keeps blinking and won't turn off. I have done everything possible to check this issue out, having no luck so far.

- Chicago, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated, which was a safety concern. The dealer (gus johnson Ford, 8300 E sprague ave, spokane valley, wa 99212, (509)-924-1000) was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the VIN was not included in an air bag recall. The failure mileage was 180,000.

- Spokane, WA, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle slid on ice, crossed over two lanes, and crashed into a cement wall head on the air bag failed to deploy. The contact sustained head, shoulder, neck, and lower back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a police towing lot. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle felt as if it were accelerating independently. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not offer assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. While driving at any speed and when the vehicle was started occasionally, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (Napa Lincoln Ford, 300 soscol, Napa, ca, 94559) and the contact was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA to file a complaint. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

- Benicia, CA, USA

My ABS lights is on. I then was able to find the issue with the wires under both seats. The way they were stabilized to the seat glide has caused the wire to frey.I am in need of new wiring under both seats, driver side being the worst of the two.this is not anything I have done it is due to poor designs.

- Winchester, VA, USA

Air bag light goes on and stays on for awhile, sometimes it does not go off till I turn the car off

- Dayton, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. After securing the seat belt, the indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The contact did not feel safe while driving the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,800.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. While in park, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on two separate occasions where it was diagnosed that the air bag connector underneath the front passenger side seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired both times; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Eastover, NC, USA

0N Apr 22, 2015 while driving from shady spring wv to princeton wv on I-77 to a drs appt, my wife and I noticed a popping sound coming from the right front of the veh when veering or turning right. I had to work that day after I returned from the dr and had planned to take the veh to a mechanic after I got off to find out the problem. While driving home from work on pluto road in shady spring, I rounded a curve to the right at 20 mph and something broke causing the veh to come to a sudden stop. I had the veh towed to a&R service ctr in shady spring and was notified that afternoon that the sub frame broke/ lower cv joint had came loose and that there was excessive rust and corrosion covering the whole underneath of the veh. I notified kc preowned auto whom I had purchased the veh from in Sept 2014. He went to the mech and looked at the vehicle and called me and stated the good news is there is a recall on the sub frame that had broken and could be taken to Mountaineer auto in beckley wv for repair. The veh was taken on Apr 27 2015, and after being sent to a body shop for a rusted and broken bolt, a new sub frame was placed on the front. My wife picked it up on Jun 20 2015 and noticed driving home a vibration coming from the front right and a grinding sound coming from the middle of it. I took it back to Mountaineer auto the next day and was told by the svc rep (J T) that Ford was not going to put anymore money in to this veh and there was nothing they would do. I notified the wv atty general for help and after trying to rectify the issue received a letter that nothing could be done. The veh sat in my driveway until Feb 3, 2016, when I saved up money to fix it myself. I took it back to Mountaineer auto and was told the carriage bearing was broke, and nothing could be done due to excessive rust and corrosion. Took it to 2 brothers and received the attached statement.

- Shady Spring, WV, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 67 mph, the cruise control failed to disengage. As a result, the contact crashed into an embankment and the vehicle rolled over multiple times. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained minor scrapes and bruises and the two passengers in the rear of the vehicle sustained bumps, bruises and scrapes that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 12V353000 (engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

- Sand Point, ID, USA

2003 Ford Escape XLT. Airbags didn't deploy when the consumer hit a deer. The consumer stated the front of the vehicle caved in, upon impact.

- Fife Lake, MI, USA

TL * the contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, she heard a loud popping sound and lost control of the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the vehicle went across four lanes, rolled over twice, landed into incoming traffic and none of the air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The driver sustained three broken vertebrae, and lacerations to her head. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 68,000.

- Peterstown, WV, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure however, they stated there were no recalls. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000...updated 08/11/14

- Fancy Gap, VA, USA

My airbag light stay on, had Ford dealer check out the problem, inform of the defect with the seat belts harness is not working up to stander. If I got into a crash, the seat belts would not hold me back.

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the air bag failed to activate when the seat occupant was utilizing the seat. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure was unable to be replicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 230,907. Updated 09/02/14 the consumer stated the vehicle was taken to be repaired. It was advised that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The failure continued. Updated 09/12/2014

- Warner, NH, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape XLT. The contact was traveling 35 mph when the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 133,000 and the current mileage was 133,400. Updated 8/28/12 cn updated 08/29/12.

- Clinton, OH, USA