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Problems with 2003 Ford Expedition AIR BAGS

On average, the 2003 Ford Expedition starts to “feel” problems with the AIR BAGS and its various aspects after 107 042 miles.

Components Affected by AIR BAGS Issues

We have classified the 31 complaints from 2003 Ford Expedition about AIR BAGS into the following categories.

FRONTAL 15 SIDE/WINDOW 10

Recently reported AIR BAGS problems on 2003 Ford Expedition

The air bag sensor comes on without warning. consumer is concerned that the air bag will not deploy upon impact. *ak

Involved in a traffic accident, struck from the rear and front. air bag did not deploy, and drivers seat back broke/twisted.*ak

While driving 70 mph front side air bags inadvertently deployed. consumer drove home. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

While pulling out the driveway and turning to left driver's side and passenger's side air bags deployed. manufacturer representative from the legal department stated, after inspecting the vehicle, there was white mark on the right rear tire and it was made when the consumer hit the curve. *ak the consumer indicated that there was no curb to hit and that no collision occurred. neither the dealer nor the manufacturers were willing to accept any responsibility. the consumer's had to replace the air bag themselves. the consumer sustained temporary hearing loss and ringing in the ears. *nm

While sitting in a parking lot the driver air bag deployed in my 2003 expedition. i hit nothing and nothing hit me. i called ford they had the vehicle towed to a dealer who told me he couldn't replace the bag for three days. i could either stay in texas or cut the air bag off and drive the vehicle another eight hundred miles to home. i carried it to a dealer in birmingham and they kept it for three weeks. i'm still not sure why the bag deployed. when the bag deployed it hit me so hard it injured my left arm and my neck, i had to go to the doctor and am still taking anti inflammatory medicine. *nm

The air bag check light remained on. the owner's manual informed the owner that the air bag may not operate in an accident. manufacturer was informed by the consumer.*ak

While towing a 30 foot trailer and driving at 60 mph consumer heard a loud popping sound. a few seconds later the trailer started to sway and consumer lost control . vehicle and trailer flipped over several times. consumer's children were treated at a hospital for minor bruises. consumer's wife sustained chest and back injuries. consumer sustained a bruised ankle/elbow/ back, and neck problems. none of the air bags deployed during this incident. *ak

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