Air Bag Not Deploy Problems of Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Ford Explorer Sport Trac owners have reported 10 problems related to air bag not deploy (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Explorer Sport Trac based on all problems reported for the Explorer Sport Trac.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Failure Date: 03/09/2019

Tl the contact owned a 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. While driving 40 mph in inclement weather and road conditions, there was a loss of traction and steering ability. The vehicle spun out of control, rolled over at least five times, and crashed into a ditch. The seat belt restrained the driver; however, the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained extensive bruising on the right side of the body, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. Miller motor sales inc (1196 milwaukee Ave, burlington, WI 53105, (888) 449-0974) was notified. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a yard by the insurance company. The approximate failure mileage was 204,000.

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2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Failure Date: 01/03/2016

I had an accident I January 2016 and my airbag did not deploy cause me damage to my neck and both shoulder. Doctors say I need surgery on rotator cuffs. If airbags had deployed I would not have been thrust forward. I grabed steering wheel to brace my self and was thrust forward there for damagen both rotator cuffs in my shoulder and hurting my neck also. I have seen many other trucks of my make that air bags have not deployed and people getting hurt. I do not understand why they did not deploy. . Why are there not recalls on this air bags. Thank you. Virginia stuart.

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3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Failure Date: 05/05/2015

The contact owns a 2005 fort Explorer Sport Trac. While driving 50 mph during a storm, the vehicle began to hydroplane and collided with a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The contact experienced minor pain in various areas of his body, but did not receive medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a wrecking yard. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 160,000.

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4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Failure Date: 08/26/2010

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The contact was driving 30 mph when a vehicle unexpectantly pulled in front of him. The contact crashed into the right passenger side of the other vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the left shoulder and was transported to the hospital via ambulance. The vehicle was towed by the contacts insurance company who deemed the vehicle as destroyed. A police report was available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 87,000. Updated 01/31/11 updated 04/21/11.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Failure Date: 08/08/2008

On August 8th 2008 I was involved in a car wreck while driving my 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. When the vehicle wrecked it flipped over onto the drivers side of the vehicle, and slid down the highway on its side. The airbags did not deploy, and the point of contact with the other vehicle was on the front driver's side corner panel of the truck. I feel that the impact of the wreck should have deployed the airbags.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Failure Date: 01/07/2008

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. While driving 10 mph, another vehicle ran a red light and struck the driver's side of the contact's vehicle. A police report was filed. Both sides of the vehicle were damaged and the contact feels that it may be destroyed. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a bruised chest and struck her head on the steering wheel. The current and failure mileages were 60,000. Updated 02-14-08.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Failure Date: 10/03/2005

The contact states while driving at 45 mph hit another vehicle on the driver's side door. This caused the vehicle to spin, jump a ditch, and then hit a power pole. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries including a broken knee cap, hip, and pelvis. The police responded and a report was taken. The vehicle is currently at a Ford dealership. The vehicle has front end damage and a bent frame. The vehicle was equipped with a lcd module, but the dealership will not tell her why the airbags did not deploy.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Failure Date: 10/06/2004

While driving 45 mph, the driver collided with the vehicle in front of her. Both frontal air bags failed to deploy. This caused the driver and passenger to sustained minor injuries and were transported to the hospital. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. Please provide further details.

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9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Failure Date: 10/06/2003

On the oct 6th 2003 I was driving the Ford sport-trac and suffered a seizure. I then lost control of the truck and crashed into a wall of a home in the area. The truck caught fire and I was fortunate enough to have 2 people pull me from the truck before it exploded. The airbags in the truck did not deploy and I broke my back in 2 places. The doctor at the hospital told me that the breaks in my back and the bruises on my front side alligned with the steering wheel and that was the source of my injuries. No source of the fire was found and the truck melted at the scene. I am now injured for life because of this incident. I contacted Ford at the time and they never contacted me back after they said they would.

10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Failure Date: 10/06/2003

While driving the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, driver suffered a seizure. Vehicle hit the post, then vehicle shot across 2 lanes of traffic at approximately 30 mph hitting a tree head on. The air bags did not deploy. Vehicle burst into flames. If passer bys did not pull driver from vehicle, driver would have died. Vehicle had approximately 25,000 miles on it. Driver suffered broken back. Vehicle totaled. Damage to tree, wall, house.


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