Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport

Two problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/06/2003

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.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/02/2002

Consumer states that when hit at 70mph in the front right of the vehicle the air bag did not deploy causing minor injuries to the consumer. Dealer notified ts.


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