Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2004 Ford F-150

21 problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2004 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2004 F-150.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/28/2019

Tl- the contact owned 2004 Ford F-150. The contact stated he fiance was driving 35 mph, when a deer ran into the road, causing the driver to swerve and the front of the vehicle impacted a tree. The contact stated the air bags did not deploy. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The driver sustained an broken left wrist and hit his head on the windshield. The driver did seal medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to impound lot. The contact called local dealer conway Ford located at 2393 church st, conway, SC 29526,(843) 365-5596, where made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer has not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN number was not available. Dp.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/16/2018

On September 16, 20018 I was involved in a traffic collusion. My vehicle was impacted enough for a total loss. My airbags never deployed. In the attached police report I am vehicle 2, I was heading from north to south on owensmouth street, vehicle 1 was traveling from west to east on victory. I was waiting at a red light. Another vehicle (vehicle 3)was waiting at the red light next to me. When the light turned green I began to drive and the vehicle 1 traveling east on victory ran a red light and slammed into the front of my vehicle. My airbag never went off and I now suffer from extreme pain in my right rib, left hip, major headaches and very severe neck pain.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/21/2018

The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-150. While driving 45 mph in inclement weather, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a light pole. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle back home. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. The VIN was not available.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/28/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while coming out of a parking in reverse the vehicle accelerated in reverse, the contact put the shifter in drive and the vehicle accelerated forward and as a result the contact crashed into pole and a fence and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a bruce harm that did not required medical attention. In addition the front and the rear passenger sustained neck, head, back and knees injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact resident. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. Aw.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/12/2011

The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-150. The contact was driving 55 mph when he crashed into a deer and the air bags did not deploy. The contact was injured. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated after the crash, but the air bags never deployed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be repaired. The dealer advised that when the deer penetrated the front grill, it damaged the air bag sensor and prevented it from deploying. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 66,000.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/13/2011

The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-150. The contact was driving 50 mph when he crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belts failed to restrain the contact. The contact was thrown into the steering wheel and sustained a fractured disc in his back. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was towed but caught on fire while in tow. The manufacturer was contacted in regards to the failure but advised that they were unable to assist. A police report was available. The failure mileage was 135,000.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/13/2011

The contact owns a 2004 Ford f150. While driving approximately 35 mph entering a ramp, the contact crashed into the proceeding vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact suffered an injury to the head and sustained minor body injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to an impound facility. The contact experienced the consequence of the recall before receiving the recall notification associated with NHTSA campaign id number was 11v107000 (air bags: frontal: driver side inflater module). The manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. The failure mileage was unknown.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/30/2010

The contact owned a 2004 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 40 mph the vehicle was involved in a crash in which the air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained serious injuries and was taken to the hospital via ambulance. The driver was the only injury reported. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the contacts home. The vehicle was not examined to determine the cause of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 149,000.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/27/2009

The contact owned a 2004 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, another vehicle crashed into his vehicle head on and the drivers side front air bag did not deploy. The contact suffered injuries to the face and a broken jaw. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the front air bag would not deploy, even in the event of a rollover crash. The contacts insurance company did not investigate the air bag failure. A police report was filed and the vehicle was destroyed. The failure and the current mileages were 70,000. The VIN was unavailable.

10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/22/2009

The contact owns a 2004 Ford f150. The contact was driving 15 mph when another vehicle crashed into the front of his vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact sustained extreme injuries and was transported to the hospital. The driver of the second vehicle was not injured. A police report was filed and the manufacturer was contacted who offered no assistance. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 70,000.

11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/20/2009

2004 Ford F-150 frontally impacted a tree; passenger's air bag deployed; driver's air bag did not deploy updated 09/16-10 the engine compartment caught on fire. (lawyer on behalf of injured client) updated ivoq 10/13/10.

12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/08/2007

The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-150. While driving 40 mph in wet conditions, the contact lost control of the vehicle and it flipped over. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was wearing his seat belt. The contact was unsure of what caused him to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a body shop. The contact sustained minor injuries. The VIN and purchase date were unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 29,000.

13 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/19/2007

- while driving 40-45 mph the 2004 Ford F-150 was involved in a frontal impact that tore the entire right side off. The driver's side air bag did not deploy. The passenger side air bag deactivated. No warning air bag indicator lights were present. The contact has copies of the police report.

14 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/28/2006

: the contact stated while the company vehicle was being driven 30 mph, the vehicle rear ended a parked car. The airbags did not deploy upon impact. A police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was towed to the company property. The vehicle has not been seen by a mechanic, but was deemed totaled by the insurance company.

15 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/23/2005

The contact's wife was driving the vehicle and the brakes were not working properly. While traveling down hill there where no brakes. This, in turn, caused the contact's vehicle to rear end another vehicle. This accident involved four other vehicles which sustained damages. This crash was a frontal impact . Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. There were no warning lights prior to the accident. The vehicle was towed to a body shop for inspection . The vehicle was under warranty.

16 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/17/2005

My son was in an accident 2 days ago and his air bags did not deploy. He center punched a lamp pole and totaled his truck. 2004 Ford f150. He has major whip lash, and hopefully that's all, but I believe it's because he had his seat belt on and it did it's job. Had the airbag deployed, it might have stopped him from being thrown as hard.

17 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/06/2005

2004 Ford f150. The contact stated while sitting in front of house took the vehicle out of park and the engine was racing. The contact had foot on the brake and the vehicle went through a brick wall towards neighbor's house. He missed the house and ended up in a tree. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. The contact did not know how fast the vehicle was going, but the vehicle kept accelerating. The police came out and a report was taken. The contact's neighbors heard the vehicle and came outside because they thought someone was outside racing. The dealership said they had not heard of this problem. The truck is with the police at this time, the insurance company is going to acquire the vehicle. The vehicle has not yet been inspected to see why this happened. The contact stated his shoulder and neck were hurting.

18 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/30/2005

The contact's vehicle was involved in an accident upon impact, front air bags did not deploy. The vehicle is at the dealership for repairs.

19 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/26/2004

Consumer was pulling inside of the garage and vehicle suddenly accelerated. Consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Then, vehicle crashed into the garage door. Upon impact, both frontal air bag did not deploy. No injuries were reported. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not determine the cause of the collision. . . . . . The brakes did not stop vehicle, nd the air bags did not deploy. There were two children, 5 and 7 years in the back seat who could have been seriously hurt. If the vehicle had moved 3 inches to the right consumer would have gone through the garage door, where consumer's husband was working and could have been run over and seriously hurt. This happened again on christmas eve when the vehicle was parked on a city street in midway, ky. It was in park when consumer turned on the ignition and the accelerator went wide open. Consumer put foot on the brakes and after a few seconds the accelerator went down to normal.

20 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/11/2004

While driving 40 mph the vehicle was involved in a frontal impact that ripped the whole right side off. The driver side air bag did not deploy. The passenger side air bag was deactivated. The driver sustained left arm injuries.

21 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/30/2004

While driving 35 mph in a parking lot the sun temporarily impaired the driver's vision. This condition caused the driver to hit a fence head on. Both frontal air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained head and neck injuries and was transported by ambulance to the hospital. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for analysis. The vehicle was then taken to a body shop where both mechanics determined that the problem was due to air bag failure. The air bags should have deployed. The clock spring busted and failed to release the air bags. The air bag sensors in the front failed to deploy the air bags.



F-150 Service Bulletins
F-150 Safety Recalls
F-150 Defect Investigations