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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 16 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 23 / 1
- Average Mileage:
- 69,856 miles
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The contact owns a 2005 Ford F150. The contact stated that the air bag light would illuminate intermittently while driving any speed. The dealer was contacted and advised that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
- House Springs, MO, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F150. While attempting to start the vehicle, the air bag deployed without warning. The dealer was contacted, but offered no assistance. The manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance as well. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 76,000. Updated 01/11/11
- Flower Mound, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. Upon starting the vehicle, the front driver side air bag suddenly deployed. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 82,000. The VIN was unavailable.
- Binghamton, NY, USA
I had just shifted into reverse, and looking over my right shoulder began backing out of a business parking lot, when suddenly the driver side air bag deployed. I experienced cuts and bruising to my left forearm and a redness appearance of my left side neck and face.
- Houston, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F150 pickup truck. The contact started the vehicle and the front driver side air bag deployed independently. The contact sustained minor injuries to his arm and chest from the air bag. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer but the dealer was called and the contact informed the dealer of the failure. The dealer advised the contact that he would have to seek advisement from the manufacturer. The contact stated that he used a pocket knife to remove the remainder of the air bag from the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 94,000. Updated 10/28/10. Updated 10/28/10
- Gilbert , SC, USA
I have a 2005 Ford F-150. When I started my truck last week and put it into drive to pull away from my parking spot my airbag deployed. I have taken my truck in and they told me chaffed wires caused the problem.
- Hermitage, TN, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F150. While driving 35 mph the vehicle's tires bounced on gravel and hit a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The contact and passenger sustained face and wrist injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. There was no police report. The vehicle was towed to a junk yard. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The failure and current mileages were 63482.
- Waukesha , WI, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F150. The contact stated that he was at a complete stop when the air bags deployed. The contact sustained major injuries to his stomach. The dealer was contacted and stated that there was no warranty on the vehicle. They also stated that they would like to inspect the vehicle to determine why the air bags deployed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 87000.
- Mcalester, OK, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F150. While driving at 5 mph, the air bags independently deployed without being involved in a crash. The contact sustained bruises to his left hand. The dealer would not provide any assistance and advised that the vehicle would be repaired at the contact's expense. The vehicle was not repaired or investigated for the cause of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 98,000.
- Chicago, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F150. While the vehicle was parked, the driver side air bag deployed. He stated that there was a loud noise when the air bag deployed and his clothes were stained from the material in the air bag. The vehicle was towed to and was currently at an authorized Ford dealer. The approximate failure and current mileages were 65,000.
- San Antionio, TX, USA
2005 Ford F150 airbag deployed for no reason while I was in reverse.
- Dallas, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 10 mph in reverse, the frontal air bag deployed without warrant. The contact sustained unknown injuries when the air bag deployed. The manufacturer stated that if the contact waived all rights for any future claims then they would repair the air bag. The manufacturer stated that the unwarranted air bag deployment would be investigated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 123,757 and the current mileage was unknown.
- Franklin, LA, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was idling when the air bags suddenly deployed. The passenger side deployed first and the driver side deployed twenty seconds later. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop but the cause of the failure was unknown at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 35,000.
- Vectorville, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F150. While driving 2 mph, the air bags deployed while driving through a traffic light. The contact was able to safely drive the vehicle home. The dealer was unable to tell the contact what caused the air bags to deploy. A complaint was filed with Consumer Affairs. The failure mileage was 92,000. Pco contacted consumer: Unk if abl was illuminated at time. Driver received minor burises on arm. Dealer could not find damage/fault codes. Repair not made to date. 20100414.pco
- Temecula, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F150. After starting the vehicle the driver-side airbag deployed without warning in his face. He then turned off the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and they advised him to bring in the vehicle. No repairs were made, because the technicians could not identify the cause of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 68000.
- Nesconset, NY, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F150. When starting the vehicle, the airbags deployed without warning. He then turned off the engine and disconnected the battery. He was able to turn the horn off. There were no injuries. The dealer was contacted and they stated that they have never heard of this type of failure. They then added that because of the mileage and age of the vehicle, they would not assume any responsibility. The insurance company advised him that he will have to pay the deductible on the vehicle. No repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were 125000.
- Simpsonville , SC, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. While driving 35 mph in fair weather conditions, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel, but the air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries; however, the contact was concerned about the air bags not deploying. The current and failure mileages were 32,684. Updated 05/13/09 the consumer stated it was a minor fender bender and the police were not called. Updated 05/20/09. Updated 06/17/09 updated 06/17/09. Updated 06/24/09.
- Boise, ID, USA
My truck was hit by a car that crossed the center line at a high rate of speed. Her car hit the front driver side of my truck and then slammed the side driver side. Her air bag deployed but mine didn't-- I now have two cracked rotor cuffs on both arms. Have surgery on one already. Another to be done when I recover from the first. My truck was totaled and so was the other drivers car. She was not injured.
- Chippewa Lake, OH, USA
Vehicle was parked in a parking lot - driver inserted key & turned on the ignition - immediately the air bag deployed causing the horn to go off - the horn could not be turned off and had to be disconnected - the driver suffered a welt on the stomach from the impact of the air bag along with hearing impairment from the horn being unable to be turned off and breathed in dust/powder particles that were emitted from the air bag. The vehicle was brought to the Ford dealer the next day @ 9:30am and they informed us at 5:00pm that same day that they would not repair the airbag/horn and we would have to contact our insurance company in which the insurance company would determine if further investigation was needed. Ford motor customer service was contacted on 11/07/08 and this incident was reported but they informed me also that they would not repair the problem and I would have to contact my insurance company.
- Wellington, FL, USA
- Tartntum, PA, USA