42 problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2002 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2002 Explorer.
I was driving on a city street and got into a accident. Totaled my vehicle and my air bags did not deploy.
Tl- the contact complained about a fatal crash which involved a 2002 Ford Explorer and stated that the air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated that the victim's vehicle was found three hours after the crash and the vehicle had flipped upside down. The victim was found, wearing the seatbelt. A police report was filed (case number: 19-11405) the contact stated that the city observed a curfew whereby the coroner's report stated that �death was caused by multiple blunt force injury to head". The street lights were turned off from 12 midnight to 5 am. The contact stated that the crash might have occurred at about 3am. The vehicle was totaled and was towed to the apd (anchorage police department) impound. . The failure was not provided. Fe.
On January 21, 2019 I was hit head-on by a driver who fell asleep at the wheel. Totalled my 2002 Ford Explorer! my airbags did not deploy during the accident! I was going approximately 35 mph and the other driver was driving approximately 40 mph on a city street.
Tl the contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. While driving 24 mph, a vehicle on the opposite side of the road crashed into the driver's door of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained lower and upper back injuries, which required medical attention. The fire department arrived and had to pry the driver's door off the vehicle after the crash. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed, but it was not determined whether the vehicle was destroyed. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 176,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle crashed into a median, spun around, and landed in a ravine. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to garners towing in miami, ok. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 215,000.
On may 31st 2016,I was involve in an automobile accident and at which time my airbag did not deploy. . After further evaluation it was determine that my clock spring was bad. . My insurance estimator/or adjuster stated that the cause of the malfunction was not a result from the accident. . Then I was told to contact the NHTSA to see if my vehicle was under a recall for this incident . . . . My vehicle was in motion on a highway.
Both side air bags deployed driving on interstate at 55 mph with no apparent cause. The car was not involved in an accident and there was no other damage to the vehicle. The front air bags did not deploy. I was able to get to the shoulder of the freeway and called roadside assistance to have the care towed. The explosion was quite traumatic and it took me several seconds to realize just what had happened.
Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking space at a very low rate of speed the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and surged forward before crashing into a building. During the crash the front end sustained significant damage but the air bags did not deploy and the driver suffered injuries to the left arm and hip, head and neck. A police report was taken at the scene. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage 47,000 was. Jft.
Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while traveling less than 5 mph, the vehicles throttle became stuck with no warning which caused the vehicle to accelerate to a speed above 40 mph. The vehicle crashed thru a fence and into the rear of a motor home causing the front driver¿s side tire to fracture. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). The contact sustained whiplash, neck and back pains from the failure. A police incident report was filed and the vehicle was to be towed to a yard until it would be able to get inspected and diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 194,000. Pam.
Rear ended semi that suddenly stopped in front of me. Driver's air bag did not deploy but passenger air bag did . No passenger in car. Basically driver air bag did not deploy when it should. Ford should pay! is there any class action law suit for this? first accident with the vehicle. Owned since 2003!.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while in reverse, the vehicle accelerated independently. Additionally, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond and the steering wheel seized. As a result, the vehicle crashed into trees then went forward independently crashing into shrubs, a fence, and a building. In addition, the air bags failed to deploy and smoke started to emit from the front of the vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact sustained bruise and neck and head injuries that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owned a 2002 Ford Explorer. While driving at an unknown speed, another vehicle rear ended the contact's vehicle. The driver side air bag failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained unknown minor injuries and the front passenger sustained chest and eyes injuries. Neither set of injuries required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.
I was in a accident on August 21, 2014. Two or more deer's ran out in front of my 2002 Ford Explorer and I ran off the road hitting a pole. It crushed the whole front end and my airbag never deployed. My truck is a total loss and I did have on my seat belt but the airbag should of deployed.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, another vehicle crashed into the passenger's side, causing the vehicle to spin and then crash into a wall. The air bags failed to deploy. The rear driver¿s side passenger sustained whip lash and minor bruising. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 200,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, he inadvertently stepped on the accelerator pedal and crashed into a pole. The contact suffered a bruised chest, ribs armpit and wrists. He also sustained injuries to the knee and neck. The vehicle was destroyed. All of the air bags in the vehicle failed to deploy. The failure and current mileage was 250,100.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the driver of the vehicle was forced off the road by another vehicle, causing the driver to lose control and the vehicle to roll over several times. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was a passenger in the vehicle and sustained injuries to the head, ankle and ribs. In addition, the contact sustained several lacerations and bruises. The driver of the vehicle was killed and the vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a mechanic or an authorized dealer for the air bag failure. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 38,089.
The contact owns 2002 Ford Explorer. The contact was attempting to park and haphazardly depressed the accelerator pedal as opposed to the brake pedal. The vehicle accelerated rapidly, causing the contact to crash into a building. The air bags did not deploy and the contact sustained injuries as a result. A police report was not available. The vehicle was towed to the contact’s residence and was not inspected for the air bag failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileage was 56,705.
I am so disgusted after reading all the same problems with the 2002 Ford Explorer. I too have the airbag problem, they told me it was the airbag pretentioner and it is $650. 00, now my air bag will not deploy if I get into an accident. I have the extended deluxe warranty that wont cover it. I also have a problem with the rear temp and mode actuators that failed and binding again not covered under warranty that is $510. 00 to repair. I truly think Ford should recall these same problems.
2002 Ford Explorer air bag did not deploy in crash. Driver stated that a white smoke/powder occurred but the air bag did not deploy during the accident. The air bag warning light is currently light on the dashboard.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. While driving 15 mph she lost vehicle control, and then the vehicle rolled over. The airbags did not deploy. The manufacturer was notified and she was advised that the non-deployment of the air bags were normal. The current and failure mileages were 174,000.
2002 Ford Explorer xls was involved in a front end accident at about 80mph and the airbags did not deploy. As a result the front seat passenger hit her head against the dash broke her jaw and ruptured three vessels in her brain which lead to her having a stroke and lost use of the right side of her body.
We got in to a head on collision and the airbag did not deploy and we hit at about 45 m. P. H. On impact and nothing deploy soon after the crash the airbag light flashed for several days till we got the repair and they just reset the computer in the truck and now the airbag light is flashing only a week after they reset it and the Ford company here has no reasoning or answer to why this happened and they refuse to help us on this situation so we have to turn to you and get this problem resolved quickly before someone gets seriously injured or killed.
On 12/23/07 my in-laws were involved in a rollover crash of a 2002 Ford Explorer. My wife and I witnessed the entire accident as we were following my in-laws home from church. A cardboard box was in the roadway, and my mother-in-law took action to miss the box. She steered around the box, but when she tried to correct the vehicle it got sideways and the front driver's side tire assembly broke away and the vehicle began to flip. The roof crushed about 15 inches, the airbags did not deploy and of course the front wheel had broken away. My father-in-law escaped with a few broken ribs, but my mother-in-law is in intensive care with several injuries. I know you have had several complaints about Ford Explorers, but isn't it time to do something about it before someone else gets seriously injured or even killed?.
There was an accident. Hit another car at about 40 miles an hour and the front drivers and passenger airbags did not deploy. There were two injured. The frame wasn't bent and the engine was okay. What saved the passengers was an add-on bumper guard I had on the front. Truck was towed to a Ford dealership and the service manger said the same thing about the bumper guard.
: the contact stated while driving 35 mph the vehicle was hit on the passenger side by another vehicle, spun around and flipped side to side several times. The air bags did not deploy in the vehicle. The vehicle was equipped with side curtain and frontal air bags. Seat belts were in use however minor injuries were sustained. A police report was filed at the scene. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop for inspection. The manufacturer has not been alerted. Updated 7/13/2006 -.
The consumer stated while traveling 55 mph on a busy highway, a truck in front of the consumers vehicle started loosing debris all over the road way. The vehicle started to swerve; this in turn caused a four vehicle accident. This was a frontal impact on the driver's side. The airbags did not deploy. Seat belts were in use.
Ford Explorer 2002 2 wheel drive was driving at 65 mph on freeway. A car cut off the Ford and anti lock brakes were applied. Brakes locked and driver lost control of SUV. SUV rolled over and off the freeway. Side air bags and front air bags did not deploy.
The contact's vehicle was involved in a frontal impact at highway speed and driver's side airbag did not deploy. The passenger's side airbag deployed. However, there was no occupant in the passenger seat. She was wearing a seat belt. The contact sustained head and neck injuries the vehicle was damaged extensively, especially in front area. A police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or mechanic. The vehicle was totaled, and the insurance company currently has possession of the vehicle.
The contact's vehicle was involved in a head on collision at 45 mph,. Upon impact, no air bags deployed. The vehicle was totaled. The insurance company now has possession of this vehicle. There has been no investigation as to why the air bags did not deploy. He does have photographs of the vehicle. The contact sustained minor scrapes and sore muscles. A police report was taken at the scene. Updated 11/29/2005 -.
The consumer's father was in accident yesterday, July 12, 2005 at about 10:00 am. Consumer says that vehicle was struck on the driver's rear corner panel breaking off the rear wheel on the driver's side. The air bag did not deploy.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer XLT. The contact was involved in a frontal collision on 6-4-2005 while driving at 55 mph. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. The occupants were wearing seat belts. Srs light was on prior to the crash. Vehicle was taken to dealer and fixed once because the light was on, and a week later it was replaced, and the light came back on again. Police report and photographs are available for analysis.
Steering column broke while driving. Consumer applied the brakes, and the pedal went to the floor. Consumer lost control of the vehicle, and it crashed into a guard rail. Upon impact, both air bags failed to deploy. Driver sustained minor injuries, and went to the doctor on her own. Vehicle was towed, and totaled out by the insurance company.
While traveling at 20-25 mph consumer's vehicle was involved in a front end collision, and air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained minor injuries.
While driving at 45 mph consumer's vehicle was involved in a front end collision. Upon impact, front and side air bags did not deploy. No warning light appeared prior to the crash. Dealership was notified.
While driving 35 mph consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Driver sustained minor injuries. Vehicle was towed tot he dealer for inspection.