Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2005 Ford Explorer

Four problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2005 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2005 Explorer.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer. While the contact was reversing out of the driveway, the vehicle was placed into drive and accelerated on its own. The accelerator pedal became stuck at 60 mph. The vehicle went through a backyard, drove over a curb, drove through a neighbor's backyard, and crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained two black eyes and a concussion that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The crash was not in relation to any recall. The failure mileage was 108,673.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/07/2011

The contact owned a 2005 Ford Explorer. The contact stated the driver was driving approximately 55 mph, when she crashed into a truck and the air bags did not deploy. The driver was taken to the hospital, by ambulance for serious injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a towing yard. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileage was 118,000. The VIN was unavailable.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/24/2010

Was in a front end collision this morning and the passenger air bag deployed but the drivers side air bag failed to deploy.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/17/2010

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer. While driving at speeds of 30 mph in slightly icy road conditions, the vehicle slid over black ice and crashed into a nearby wall. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact sustained injuries to her arm, shoulders and neck. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop. The dealer advised contacting the manufacturer for further assistance. The manufacturer was contacted and the contact was awaiting a return call. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage were 62,000. Updated 07/13/2010.


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