10.0

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

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problem #29

Aug 271998

(reported on)

F-150

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

- Corry, PA, USA

problem #28

Nov 231998

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Consumer was involved in a 25 mph collision in which he rear ended another vehicle, and the driver's air bag did not deploy.

- Phildelphia, PA, USA

problem #27

Oct 221998

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 40-45 mph had a direct frontal impact in which the driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in this accident. Cause unknown.

- Birmingham, MI, USA

problem #26

Oct 241998

F-150

  • miles
The consumer has been experiencing problems with driver's side air bag. The consumer was involved in an accident while going 35mph. Driver's air bag failed to deploy. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted.

- Eutaville, SC, USA

problem #25

Oct 041998

F-150

  • miles
While driving approximately 50 to 55 mph, the vehicle began to gain speed on its own. Trying to avoid hitting another vehicle, the car went into and hit an embankment head-on. Neither air bag deployed, and none of the three seat belts held passengers. Driver sustained face and head injuries. Front passenger suffered neck and shoulder injuries. Back passenger sustained head injuries and abrasions. Dealer and manufacturer were notified.

- Overland Park, KS, USA

problem #24

Sep 051998

F-150

  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a collision at 45mph. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy, and the seat belt restraints did not retract, resulting in minor injuries. The manufacturer has been notified.

- Fayetteville, NC, USA

problem #23

Jun 051998

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was in 28 or 29 mph frontal collision and neither driver's nor passenger's side airbags deployed. Passenger was injured. Ford dealer has seen and repaired.

- Chula Vista, CA, USA

problem #22

Jul 091998

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was involved in a 50 mph frontal collision in which the driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy. Also, the wheel separated from the hub, cause unknown.

- Springfield, OH, USA

problem #21

Jul 301998

F-150

  • miles
Driving at approximatley 55 mph consumer hit cow with left front side, dual airbags did not deploy, and fuel shut off valve did not function properly, which could have resulted in injuries.

- Minot Airforce Base, ND, USA

problem #20

Mar 141998

F-150

  • miles
During frontal impact at 40 to 50 mph, the driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #19

Apr 191998

F-150

  • miles
While driving 15 mph and another vehicle traveling about 35 mph had a frontal impact, and both airbags did not deploy. Also the passenger's seat belt buckle unlatched at the time of the accident which did not protect the occupant in the accident.

- Kingsport, TN, USA

problem #18

Dec 071997

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Mfr # 97S86 NHTSA recall # 97V171000; consumer contacted the dealer to have recall work corrected. Work was corrected. However, the consumer was involved in an head-on collision traveling 15 mph due to the steering wheel locking up. Consumer also stated the driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy.

- Seadrift, TX, USA

problem #17

Nov 021997

F-150 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle involved in two separate crashes, same day, dual airbags did not deploy. Truck rearended two other vehicles at standstill, both occurrences; speeds 45 mph. Also, emergency fuel cut-off switch did not shut off. Truck at body shop.

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #16

Oct 061997

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes: Driving approximately 45mph and the car ahead slammed on its brakes. Tried to stop, put pedal completely to the floor and the brakes failed, hit car in front and neither air bags deployed. Brakes and air bags failed, reason is unknown.

- Pompano Beach, FL, USA

problem #15

Sep 211997

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The truck accelerated in the driveway, tried to stop but the brakes wouldn't stop, causing the truck to hit a brick wall in the garage. The airbag didn't deploy. The truck accelerated to about 30 mph.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #14

Sep 161997

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
During frontal impact at 50 mph the driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy.

- Steens, MS, USA

problem #13

Aug 141997

F-150

  • miles
While driving on a dirt road and slowed down the vehicle, the airbag just deployed without any warning an injured the driver of the vehicle.

- Eunice, LA, USA

problem #12

Aug 101997

F-150

  • miles
While traveling about 45 mph another vehicle pulled out in front of vehicle and consumer hit the other vehicle in the side door. The airbag didn't deploy and the anti-lock brakes failed.

- Valvosta, GA, USA

problem #11

May 271997

F-150

  • miles
While driving at 55 mph, blew a tire and had direct frontal collision and both airbags did not deploy. Insurance company states that there is no defect with the sensor.

- Cartersville, GA, USA

problem #10

May 171997

F-150

  • miles
While driving at 38-45 mph the vehicle had a direct frontal accident with a house and both driver's and passenger's side airbags did not deploy, causing injuries to the occupant.

- Mineral Wells, WV, USA

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