Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 1997 Ford Explorer

- the contact called regarding a 1997 Ford Explorer. The airbags did not deploy. The driver of the vehicle was driving around a curve, and the road conditions were icy and snowy. The driver hit an embankment head on and the vehicle flipped over. The driver sustained fatal injuries. There were two other passengers in the vehicle that were not injured. It is unclear whether the driver was wearing the seat belt. One of the passengers removed the seat belt and the other passenger's seat belt was not on so that they could get out of the vehicle. It was unclear whether the passenger removed the seat belt from the driver as well. The vehicle was towed to a tow shop where it remained. The contact did not take possession of the vehicle at this time. The tow shop planned to sell parts of the vehicle. Itwas unknown whether there were pictures taken of the vehicle. The contact had a police report the contact stated that the previous owner said that the vehicle had been involved in a recall for the airbags in the past.

: the contact stated while driving 20mph a vehicle collided with the contact's vehicle. This was a side and frontal impact and the driver's side air bag did not deploy. The seat belts were in use. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop. Upon inspection the steering wheel was separated three milliliters as if the air bag was going to deploy. The airbag warning and check engine light were illuminated. The manufacturer has not been alerted and no repairs were made.

Consumer states while driving 40 mph had head on collision the air bags did not deploy.

Consumer states while driving 60mph had collision and air bag did not deploy causing injuries. Nlm.

Accelerator pedal had stuck while driving. This increased speed of vehicle while going 60mph. Was trying stop vehicle by stepping on brakes. But, vehicle hit a building, tires were still spinning after impact. Air bags failed to deploy.

Air bag did not deploy in front end collision.

Vehicle was involved in an accident. Another vehicle ran a red light and hit consumer's vehicle on the driver's front fender area. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Speed of vehicle was not determined. Dealer / manufacturer was not contacted at this time.

While waiting at the stop light a van had failed to stop properly & rearended Explorer. Vehicle then rearended another vehicle in front. Upon impact with other vehicle, the air bags did not deploy. Vehicle was towed to dealer.

Started applying brakes after going 30mph. Vehicle did not slow down or stop. Rearended several vehicles. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy. Left front wheel came off. Prior to impact, cv joint made knocking noise when turning. Took to dealer twice for knocking noise.

Air bags failed to deploy during head on collision at approximately 55 mph.

Consumer called complaining about been in a collision and air bags did not deployed. Dealer was not contacted at this present time. Mr.

Pe 00020: while driving 75mph vehicle started to vibrate. Was pulling to side when a loud explosion was heard. Lost control of vehicle, went towards median & hit guardrail. Air bags failed to deploy. When vehicle finally stopped, got out & checked. Noticed no tread on left rear tire. No serious injury. Firestone wilderness, size p235/75r15 with 61,000 miles on it. Did not have the tire.