Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2004 Ford Expedition

15 problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2004 Ford Expedition. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Ford Expedition based on all problems reported for the 2004 Expedition.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/14/2017

I was in a car accident I hit a concrete wall at 50 miles per hour head on and my airbags never deployed I was on a high way.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/18/2016

The vehicle was involved in a major front-end accident which the driver suffered a significant injury and was ejected from the vehicle. The airbags failed to deploy, and the seatbelt latch neglected to keep the driver from being ejected from the vehicle. The driver lost control of the vehicle on a city street and collided with a power pole and then a signal pole. Upon head-on collision with the signal pole, the vehicle came to a stop but the airbags never deployed and the seat belt latch failed to keep the driver in the vehicle. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and suffered major injury.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/17/2016

The contact owned a 2004 Ford Expedition. While driving 55 mph, the driver lost control of the vehicle and it spun out of control. As a result, the vehicle rolled over multiple times and crashed into a mountain. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The front seat passenger sustained a hand injury that resulted in a finger being amputated. The rear driver side passenger on the second row sustained a forehead laceration, and the rear driver side passenger on the third row sustained a fractured shoulder, hip, and three fractured ribs. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/13/2015

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Expedition. While driving 30 mph, the driver was not focused and crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/12/2014

My husband was driving down a county road at around 9:00 pm in our 2004 eddie bauier edition Expedition ,from dps it was told he could have been going at a rate of up to 100 mph when he reached a curve he missed it and tried to get back on the road but lost control of the vehicle which flipped multiple times ,the only airbags that deployed were the side airbags even though there was very serious front end damage the frontal driver and passenger airbags did not deploy ,which could have saved his life.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/21/2012

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Ford Expedition. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph when a second vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle, causing damage to the front driver's side bumper. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and bruising to the ribs. He was transported to the hospital via ambulance. The police reported to the scene and a report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an auto shop but was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000. Kmj.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/20/2012

My fiancee was in a vehicle accident where she rear-ended another vehicle. She was distracted by an aggressive driver and didn't realize the cars in front of her were stopped. She was traveling approximately 40 mph upon impact. The passenger airbag deployed, but the drivers' airbag did not deploy. My concern is that it should have and did not. The vehicle is in possession of my insurance company and they are allowing inspection of the airbag system. If you are willing to test it for me and provide a report, I would greatly appreciate it. Ford is denying that it is faulty safety equipment.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/23/2010

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Expedition. While driving approximately 50 mph on June 23, 2010, a vehicle failed to yield the right of way and crashed into the left side of the contacts front end of the vehicle. The drivers frontal air bag failed to deploy, and the seat belt failed to restrain the driver; however, the passenger frontal air bag deployed. The contact sustained injuries to the chest and back. A passenger in the other vehicle was also injured. The insurance company confirmed that the vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was towed to an auction lot. The memphis police report number was 10457802. The manufacturer also filed report 0503361760. The failure and current mileages were 220,000.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/25/2008

Involved in auto accident hit motorist that ran a stop sign then a utility pole traveling aprox 35 mph totaled out Expedition and air bags did not deploy.

10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/11/2007

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Expedition. While driving approximately 40 mph under dry conditions, a vehicle cut in front of the contact while making a left turn. The contact crashed into the other vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. As a result, the driver and passenger were injured and had to be taken to the hospital. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer and is in storage for insurance observation. The contact has a police and fire report. The engine size was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 27,000. Updated 02/01/08. Updated 02/01/08.

11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/20/2006

2004 Expedition involved in front end collision at approximate 30 - 35 mph. Air bag did not deploy. Injury to upper body / lower body / neck to driver (only car occupant). 9000+ damages to front end of vehicle. Ford motor company indicates that air bag did not indicate deployment.

12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/15/2005

While driving 40 mph vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Driver sustained minor injuries, and was transported to a hospital. Vehicle was towed to a garage for inspection. The cause had not been determined at this time. This information was provided by nick panaro, jennifer's boy friend.

13 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/14/2005

Vehicle was rear ended from behind. Consumer's vehicle was pushed into another vehicle. Upon impact, both airbags did not deploy. Driver sustained chest pains, and went to the hospital the next day. Vehicle was drivable, and driver drove the vehicle home.

14 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/19/2004

I was in a accident on 11-19-04. A lady ran the light and I brodsided her. I was going about 35 when we hit and she the same. The womens car rolled over. All the damage was to the front and side panals of my car. My insurance is having to replace my frame becuase it was damaged. My air bags never deployed. I contacted Ford with my problem. The customer assistance assured me they took this mater serouslyand someone will call me. The next day the legal department called me. When I told her the problem she kept saying"what do you want me to do about it". I told her I wanted to know if my airbags were supposed to deploy. She siad she would have the codes run and she would call me right back. That was the last I heard from them. I found out a couple days later the airbags were supposed to deploy and my insurance will call Ford. I was hurt in this accident and Ford did not seem to care. I have four Ford vehicles one cassic mustange, one f-150, one cobra and the Expedition. Is the air bags not deploying a comon problem.

15 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/06/2004

While driving 60 mph vehicle lost control and colliding head on with a pole vehicle. Upon impact, dual air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained major facial injuries due to hitting her face on the steering wheel.


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