Front Air Bag problems of the 1996 Ford F-150

Five problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 1996 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/23/2001

Consumer was traveling 35mph had front end collision and airbags didn't deploy. Only one axle locked to stop vehicle. Vehicle has anti-lock brake system. Forman at Ford agency said airbags don't always work.

2 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/05/2000

Vehicle knocked down 2 trees &fence post before hitting large tree driver suffered 2broken ribs upon impact of steering wheel/airbag failure.

3 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/03/1999

While driving 30mph hit a stopped vehicle, and neither airbag deployed. Contacted dealer.

4 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/01/1996

Driver was involved in an accident when he rearended another vehicle at 35 mph airbag didn't deploy during accident, also fuel pump didn't shut off.

5 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/10/1995

No deployment of driver's air bag in accident, resulting in injury.




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