Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 1997 Ford Expedition

12 problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 1997 Ford Expedition. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/30/2010

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Expedition. The contact was traveling 35 mph and crashed into the rear of a tow truck. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed by the tow truck to the contacts place of residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 199,000.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/11/2007

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Expedition. While driving 35 mph, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver was transported to the hospital and suffered injuries to his head. A police report was filed. The road conditions were dry. The current and failure mileages were 155,000. The consumer provided pictures of the vehicle. Updated 09/05/07 updated VIN. 09/05/07.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/16/2003

The vehicle was hit on the front left side yet the vehicles air bags did not deploy and caused minor injuries to the consumer.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/23/2000

Air bags failed to deploy after auto left road jumping culverts and landing forcefully in a large ditch at approx 50 mph. Vehicle suffered extensive damage to left and right sides including front damage. Wreck caused damage to steering column and engine. Vehicle is located at bates custon collision in baytown, texas.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2000

Airbag failed to deploy. I am looking for information concerning other Ford 's where airbag failed to deploy.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/14/2000

While driving at 40-45 mph hit a truck with front end , and dual airbags did not deploy,causing injuries consumer will contact manufacturer. Please provide further information.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2000

Both airbags failed to deploy in major accident. Police said they should have.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/05/1999

While driving 45 mph and braking had a frontal impact, and driver's/passenger's airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in this crash. Please provide further information.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/15/1999

While trying to avoid an accident consumer hit a ditch, and air bags did not deploy while traveling 50 mph. Vehicle was totalled. . Et.

10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/17/1997

While attempting to pull into a parking lot driver stepped on brake and vehicle accelerated out of control, crashing into a bank. Driver's shoulder harness did not work, and air bag failed to deploy, resulting in an injury.

11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/17/1997

Airbags did not deploy and the passenger side seat belts did not prevent the passenger from being propelled forward and hitting the windshield when the brakes were applied and the vehicle struck a wall. The engine sustained extensive damage and the frame was twisted.

12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

While driving under icy conditions vehicle slid into a telephone pole at 20 mph. Air bags did not deploy, and seta belt ripped, causing rug to burn to driver's neck. Dealer has not been contacted.


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