Table 1 shows six common air bag related problems of the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the front air bag (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag problems | |
| Front Air Bag problems | |
| Air Bag Not Deploy problems | |
| Side/window Air Bag problems | |
| Air Bag Light On problems | |
| Warning Light On problems |
My wife was driving home from work during an ice storm and lost control of her 2001 Ford Explorer Sport SUV and struck a tree. She was traveling approximately 25 mph at the time of the accident. No air bags deployed during the head on collision with the tree. Read details...
While almost at a stop, vehicle was hit head on, both front seatbelts did not restrain driver or passenger. Driver hit head on the windshield and passengers head hit the rearview mirror. Damage to vehicle unknown at this time. The air bags went off after impact to vehicle. Read details...
After experiencing a seizure consumer lost control of the vehicle and collided with a tree. Vehicle was totaled, and the air bags did not deploy. Consumer was wearing seat belts at the time of the incident. A fire consumed the vehicle, and the driver's back was broken. Manufacturer was notified. Read details...