Problems with 1999 Ford F-150 AIR BAGS

Went to stop at light had no brakes with no warning. i hit the car in front of me in the rear this also caused a delayed release of the air bags. this appears to be problem going back years that ford or the government wont do anything about.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving downhill at approximately 25 mph, there was a sudden loss of control due to icy road conditions. the vehicle then crashed into a utility pole. the air bags failed to deploy with the significant impact. there was no personal injury. a police report was filed of the incident. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage facility. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 173,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. while attempting to avoid hitting a deer, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed off the side of a 20 foot high bridge. the air bags failed to deploy. the driver sustained a minor head injury and received medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the speed was unknown. the failure mileage was 150,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 to 60 mph on icy road conditions and crashed into a herd of cattle and the air bags did not deploy. no warning lights were visible prior to the crash. the contact and the passenger received minor abrasions and bruises. the police were called, but did not arrive. the vehicle was towed, but had not been inspected nor repaired. the failure and current mileages were approximately 167,000. updated 03/29/11 *bf updated 05/06/11

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact was involved in a crash. the air bags failed to deploy and the seat belts did not lock. a police report was filed. the contact experienced soreness and the passenger had to have a staple placed in his head as a result of not being protected by the seat belt. the vehicle was unable to be driven after the crash. the dealer did not offer assistance and the manufacturer has not been notified. the current and failure mileages were approximately 120,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford f150. while driving 5 mph, the front air bags deployed without warning or an impact. the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. no repairs were made. the rearview mirror shattered and cut the driver's hand. the failure mileage was 172,000 and current mileage was 175,759. the consumer stated has included the cheapest estimate for repairs and multiple pictures of the vehicle. updated 11/14/07 *tr

I first noticed that my air bag dash light began blinking. i decided that it should be repaired in that i do travel quite a bit for work on heavily traveled highways here in indiana. i took the vehicle to butler ford here close to my residence and ask that the warning light on be repaired along with a ford recall #05s28 and a windshield wiper problem. when i returned for the vehicle the warning light was still blinking but the other two items had been taken care of. i was handed a bill for 126 dollars and the flashing light was not fixed. the repair bill stated "pass side air bag switch shorted. no further action was taken to repair the problem. *tr

In a 45 mile an hour roll over in a ford f150 my son as a passenger wearing his seat belt was ejected from the vehicle causing great bodily harm. the seat assembly broke loose from the floor frame, seat belt broke and he was along with the driver ejected through the passenger door which opened during the roll over. after ejection of the passengers the truck traveled over a small bank into a stream bed and exploded into fire. *tr

While seat belted into the passenger seat of a ford f150 my son was ejected in a front impact and roll over accident. the seat broke loose from the truck floor during the impact allowing him to come out of the seat belt and be ejected out onto the roadway causing severe injuries. *tr

I purchased a 1999 ford f150 from kings auto mall near cincinnati. the trucks air bag light was on and i did not know what this meant until after i purchased the truck. i had it in the dealers shop to fix the a/c and have other items looked at. they stated that the air bag light was caused by a faulty air bag switch. this is the switch that turns off the air bag when small children are riding in the passenger seat. the dealership had placed a sticker on the passenger window stating that the truck had been safety checked. but yet i purchased a truck that could have killed my 4 year old if the air bag had went off. the dealership stated that they will only pay for half of the repair for fixing the switch. i don't understand how they could have sold me a truck that had this major issue. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle's abs and airbag warning light remained illuminated while driving. the dealer has not been alerted. the vehicle has not been repaired. there were no pictures of the incident.

Dt: the contact states there is nhtsa recall campaign 05v388000 concerning the vehicle speed control:cruise control. the parts needed for recall repairs were not available at the local dealership. he spoke to the manufacturer, who confirmed the parts were not available at this time. *ak updated 12/27/2005. the tires had excessive wear at 20000 miles. the seat belt roller has been replaced three times. the air bag control was replaced. both doors had stress fractures. the rear brake lines were not secured properly which resulted in wear . the wheel hubs came off while driving at highway speed. the driver side exterior rearview mirror was defective. *nm

Consumer's vehicle was involved in a head on collision at 45 mph. upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. manufacturer will be notified by owner.*ak manufacturer was notified and stated that the air bags functioned properly. *tt

While driving 30 mph driver's air bag inadvertently deployed. the driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, but the cause had not been determined at this time. *ak dealer and collision center state that sensor shows deployment was caused by an accident, but vehicle was not in an accident. *bf

While driving 45 mph consumer's vehicle collided with a deer. upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. consumer was able to drive the vehicle to a body shop. *ak

While making a right turn another vehicle going in the wrong lane hit consumer's vehicle head on. upon impact, both air bags failed to deploy. consumer had the vehicle towed to the body shop. *ak

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision while driving at 30 mph. upon impact, none of the airbags deployed. driver sustained throat and hip injuries when hitting the steering wheel. also, passenger's head hit the dashboard and sustained a knot. *ak

Drivers side air bag indicator light, comes on/stays on/then sometimes goes off. ford dealer says airbag will probably not work in crash / needs to be replaced. checked by tower ford twice in one week. reset light=$52.00, second time ford dealer wants to replace air bag module @ $195.00. only 33,298 miles. safety item should be repaired /" built ford tough"! *la

After a minor bump was hit in the road at 10 mph, the front air bag inadvertently deployed, which caused the consumer to pull over. *jb

Driver and passenger airbags failed to activate during a 45 to 50 mph front end impact. *nlm

Consumer was traveling at 30 mph when another vehicle crossed his path and consumer slammed into the rear. consumer states that none of the vehicles airbags deployed. please provide any further information. *mr

Front crash at 45 mph,and neither airbag deployed. minor injuries to driver, damage to vehicle unknown at this time.*ak

This crash crushed the bumper,grill radiator, cross supports and the 2 fenders. air bags failed to deploy. *ak

While driving at 30mph, consumer was involved in frontal collison and drivers side airbag deployed, but driver still hit windshield.*ak *mj

Airbags deployed without an impact, while moving in vehicle.

While driving about 50 mph switched lane to left and tried to avoid a vehicle in front, hit a wall very hard on side. air bags did not deploy, but air bag light had been on for long time.*ak

While driving about 50 mph and switching lane to left tried to avoid a vehicle in front, hit hard wall on side. upon impact, air bags did not deploy, and air bag light came on and remained on.*ak

While traveling 35mph vehicle was hit on side by another vehicle and spun around, hitting a tree head-on by passenger's side. neither air bag deployed. vehicle was totaled. had 1 injury and emergency room treatment.*ak

Consumer was involved in a 45 mph frontal collision in which driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy. *ak *slc

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

While traveling at 45 mph consumer broadsided another vehicle, a jeep grand cherokee, but air bags did not deploy. other affected vehicle's airbags did deploy. 2 people in primary vehicle were wearing seatbelts, minor injuries occurred. roads were wet and vehicle had no traction while trying to stop. *ak *slc

Head-on frontal collision of 40 -45 mph. upon impact, both air bags did not deploy, and passenger's front seat belt failed to lock. dealer / manufacturer were notified. *ak

Consumer had a head-on collison with another automobile. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. consumer was slightly injuried. consumer was traveling approximately 45mph.*ak

While traveling at highway speed of 65 mph 4- wheel drive engaged by itself, causing vehicle to jump across the road into an embankment and rollover twice into an upright position. upon impact, both air bags failed to deploy. manufacturer notified. no injuries reported. fell free to provide further details. *ak

Consumer was involved in an accident where the vehicle was hit and ended up facing oncoming traffic, another vehicle hit head on and the airbags experienced no deployment, the consumer was injured in the accident. (attorney for client) *slc

Vehicle rear ended another vehicle at 10 mph, causing both air bags to deploy. dealer/manufacturer were not contacted at this time.*ak *yh

While standing at a red light both front air bags deployed suddenly without an accident, nor rear ended just deployed.ak

Involved in front end accident, and dual air bags did not deploy due to missing airbag sensor which was investigated by insurance investigator and private mechanic. please provide further information. *ak

While traveling approx. 50mph a car crossed the road in front of me causing me to "t" bone him and neither driverside side nor passenger side air bag deployed?? *ak

I was struck hed on by a vehicle that was traveling at 50+mph and neither of my airbags deployed. *ak

When truck crashed into the passenger's side rear quarter panel of another vehicle, traveling 27-30 mph , there was no deployment of the frontal air bags. the engine was pushed back against the fire wall, the frame was bent. the whole front was totaled . truck is not driveable. please provide any further information. *ak

While driving in neighborhood a vehicle in front of passenger's vehicle passed the light on the left hand side, and another vehicle went through a red light, and crashed into the other car in front of consumer. upon impact, neither airbags deployed. *ak

While traveling at 50 - 60 mph consumer was forced to slam on the brakes because the car infront had stopped. while putting on brakes abs locked up, and consumer rear ended vehicle that was in front. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. *ak

While driving at 25 mph another vehicle ran a stop sign and ran into consumer's path, causing the consumer to hit the vehicle in front . upon impact, driver / passenger's side air bags did not deploy. both driver/passenger sustained injuries. vehicle was totaled. *ak

While driving stopped at a traffic light. consumer proceeded to go through the traffic light and throttle got stuck. consumer rear ended another car. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. consumer took car to dealer ,and dealer said there was nothing they could do. consumer does not feel safe driving vehicle, and does not want vehicle anymore. *ak

While driving on a city street just turning a corner while pulling a trailer at approximately 20mph, light changed, driver hit brakes about to take off, another vehicle hit consumer on the right front fender. upon impact, neither airbag deployed. but when consumer went to move vehicle, then driver's side airbag deployed, burning consumer's fingers.contacted the dealer. *ak

While driving on the highway 60mph there were two cars ahead being towed with no lights on. consumer didn't see them, and struck them from behind. neither airbags deployed. contact dealer for repairs. parked in front of the trailer, thought the park lever was up, but it was in neutral with hand brakes on vehicle rolled forwards, and hit the trailer, cause airbags to deploy. *ak

While traveling 55 vehicle was involved in a collision. upon impact, air bag did not deploy, causing injury to consumer. *ak

Was traveling approximately 15mph & ran red light. hit another vehicle on right side. checked other vehicle & returned. started to move f150 & was turning steering wheel. air bag popped (puffed) out, on fire, & fell into driver's lap. did not exploded like it was suppose to do. mjs

While driving at 40 mp, another vehicle turned in front of consumer's vehicle and was rear ended. upon impact, driver's side and passager's side air bags didn't deploy. *ak