10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
24 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
18 / 1
Average Mileage:
2,448 miles

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problem #29

Jul 132003

F-250 4WD 10-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 71,000 miles
The vehicle was involved in a front collision and neither air bag deployed. Dealer notified. A vehicle ran the stop sign and the consumer hit the vehicle on a 90 degree angle. The consumer's vehicle veered upon impact and went into an embankment. There four horse trailer with three horses on board jacknifed and caused the truck to head eastbound as it rolled over the driver's side door. All windows except the windshield popped out. There was more damage to the right front side than the left side.

- Indianola, IA, USA

problem #28

Nov 012002

F-250

  • miles
While traveling about 55mph on the highway another vehicle made a sudden stop. And he hit the vehicle from behind and the airbags didn't deploy. Please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem.

- Palm City, FL, USA

problem #27

May 112002

F-250

  • miles
Consumer states while slowing down to speeds of 5-10 mph the two front air bags unexpectedly deployed and broke the passenger side window and hit the driver. Contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything.

- Fort Pierce, FL, USA

problem #26

Nov 212001

F-250 Diesel

  • miles
Our driver rear ended another vehicle and the air bags failed to inflate.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #25

Jan 152002

F-250 4WD Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Driver and passenger airbags failed to deploy during a 50 mph frontal collision, driver sustained injuries to his face, dealer has been contacted..

- Wallkill, NY, USA

problem #24

Dec 312001

F-250 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Twice I was hit in the front end and twice the airbags did not go off. Is it possible the air bags arent in there at all?

- Wallkill, NY, USA

problem #23

Aug 032001

F-250

  • miles
While traveling at 42mph another vehicle got in the way of consmer's vehicle, and it ran into other vehicle head-on. Upon impact, none of frontal air bags deployed. Consumer and passenger were seriously hurt in the crash. Contacted dealer, and the dealer wasd not willing to look into defect of vehicle.

- Taylor, MI, USA

problem #22

Oct 102001

F-250

  • miles
Front of truck totaled from 2 impacks but no airbags came out.

- Torrance, CA, USA

problem #21

Oct 122001

F-250

  • miles
While traveling at 25-35mph rear ended another vehicle as a result of air bags not deploying. Major damage to consumer front end. Manufacturer has been contacted.

- Santa Maria, CA, USA

problem #20

Oct 112001

F-250

  • miles
While travleing approximately 50 mph consumer was involved in a full frontal crash. Both air bags, driver's and passenger's, failed to deploy. There were no injuries, and no determination has been made by dealership as to the reason for air bag failure. Please provide any additional information / attachments / photographs.

- Hammond, LA, USA

problem #19

Jul 212001

F-250 4WD

  • miles
I am submitting a complaint in the hopes that I will get some answers. Having just come off the interstate 40 onto our 14 acres, both air bags in a vehicle we owned exactly 23 days, deployed - destroying the cab interior of the truck. I phoned the manufacturer immediately and was instructed to take it to the nearest dealership for inspection. Two months later, following an electronic diagnosis of the vehicle, Ford informed me that the sensors registered three crashes and that it looked as if the right fender had been replaced, the radiator support was still broken and the headlamps and grill were loose. I don't know what this means and I am requesting information as to what would cause an air bag to deploy under these conditions. I am not implying or placing responsibility when I don't understand how this could have happened. If you have any information, I would appreciate any assistance you can provide. My truck has been sitting unused since July 21st and I am afraid to place my family in any further jeopardy based on the damage to the controls and interior. Thank you in advance.

- Moriarty, NM, USA

problem #18

Jan 302001

F-250 4WD

  • miles
On January 30, 2001 our vehicle was involved in a one car collision with a bridge overpass causing a total loss to our truck. This was mainly a front impact with collatoral damage to the rest of the truck. My wife was in the passenger seat, our son was in a rear seat and all were wearing our seatbelts. Luckily for us the seatbelts did their job and our only injuries were related to the seat belts holding us in place. Although the front of the truck was heavily damaged neither airbag deployed as they should have. Since there were not serious injuries we were not concerned about the airbags not deploying. My nagging concern was what if we had needed them? that is why I've decided to report at this time plus we received no acknowledgement from Ford that they are addressing the problem. Thank you.

- Sterling, CO, USA

problem #17

Dec 062000

F-250

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision of 25-30 mph, and both air bags did not deploy. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Driver reported neck/arm and shoulder injuries.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #16

Oct 122000

F-250

  • miles
While driving 40-45 mph had a frontal impact with a tree in which driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy. This did not protect occupants in the crash. Front end of the vehicle was destroyed, and vehicle was totaled.

- Lincolnton, NC, USA

problem #15

Apr 142000

(reported on)

F-250

  • miles
Consumer had lost control of vehicle and ran off road, htting two trees head-on. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy, and seatbelt came loose, causing injuries, and $11,000 worth of damage. Body shop that repaired vehicle could not find airbag sensors, and felt that they were missing, that they were never installed at factory.

- Plaquemine, LA, USA

problem #14

Feb 212000

F-250

  • miles
Consumer rearended another vehicle traveling at about 55mph. Upon impact, airbags didn't deploy. Consumer was not injured.

- Nebo, NC, USA

problem #13

Jan 272000

(reported on)

F-250

  • miles
During inclement weather brake failed when applied. Consumeer tried to avoid hitting vehicle in front and hit a pole. There was no deployment of driver and passenger side airbages and the seat belt did not restrain driver and kill swith failed.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #12

Dec 221999

F-250 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
No deployment of air bags during vehicle collision.

- Pink Hill , NC, USA

problem #11

Oct 271999

F-250 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 45 mph had a direct frontal impact with a truck traveling about 50 mph. Upon impact, driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in the crash. Other truck's airbags did deploy.

- Banning, CA, USA

problem #10

Oct 091999

F-250

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision @ 50mph, .upon impact the airbags did not deploy, and seat belt did not retract, causing minor injuries. Manufacturer has been notified.

- Clhone City, MI, USA

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