Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problems of the 2005 Ford F-150

The contact owns a 2005 Ford f150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired at the owner¿s expense, even though there was a recall issued for the similar defect under NHTSA campaign id number 11v107000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module). The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. In addition, the steering wheel would emit a loud clunking and rattling noise when the vehicle was in operation. The steering wheel would also lock whenever the vehicle was being driven for over a period of twenty minutes and eventually unlock when the engine was shut off. There was a technical service bulletin pertaining to the NHTSA item number 10014252 (steering). The steering wheel was repaired by the dealer and the problem continued to occur. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

2005 Ford F-150. Consumer writes in regards to notice received concerning the possibility of the clockspring to driver side frontal air bag wire harness to chafe on the horn mounting plate.

2005 Ford f150. Consumer writes in regards to recall concerning the chafing of wiring harness, that may cause driver side air bag to deploy which may cause injury or loss of control of vehicle the dealer informed the consumer there were no parts available. As of September 6, 2011, the recall still had not been performed.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign id number: 11v107000 (airbags: frontal: driver side inflator module). The vehicle was taken to two separate dealers for repairs however, the contact was advised that there was a waiting list to have the vehicle repaired under recall. The contact state that six weeks had elapsed and he still had not been contacted with an estimated time in which he could have the vehicle repaired under recall. The failure and current mileage was 39,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after receiving notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 11v107000 (air bags: frontal: driver side inflator module), the dealer was contacted to secure an appointment for repairs. The dealer advised that there was a waiting list of eighty customers who needed repairs but the parts needed were not available. The contact was unable to schedule and appointment for repairs and the manufacturer was not contacted in regards to the waiting period. The failure and current mileage was approximately 90,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 11v107000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the parts necessary to remedy the failure were not yet available. After waiting a few weeks, the contact was again informed that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 17,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the dealer stated they were unable to repair NHTSA recall campaign id number: 11v107000 (air bags: frontal: driver side inflator module) because the manufacturer did not provide the parts. The current mileage on the vehicle was 80,000. Updated 07/08/11 the consumer stated the component has not failed. 07/15/11.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated after receiving NHTSA campaign I. D. Number 11v107000: ( air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module) the contact called the dealer to schedule an appointment. The dealer schedule an appointment but later stated to the contact that the parts were not available. The dealer stated they would call the contact when the parts were available. The contact was not notified regarding the part availability. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the recall and they also stated the parts were not available and did not provide any indication on when the parts would be available. The contact stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive due to the recall remedy repair not being performed. The failure mileage was 18,000. Updated 07/21/11 the consumer stated the deler replaced the part. Updated 07/28/11.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 11v107000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the parts necessary to remedy the failure were unavailable. The parts had since been unavailable for approximately five months. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 11v107000 (air bag: frontal: driver side inflator module), but the manufacturer had not made the part available for two months. An authorized dealer was notified, and the contact was informed that the manufacturer was only sending five modules at time to each dealer to perform the repairs. The manufacturer was then notified, but the contact was not given a reason as to why only five of the parts were being made available at a time. The current mileage was 65,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 11v107000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module) and contacted the manufacturer. The manufacturer advised that the parts needed for repairs were not readily available and that the contact would need to consistently call the dealer to determine when the parts had become available. The contact had been attempting to have the vehicle repaired since may 2011 to no avail. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford f150. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was recently repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 11v107000 (air bags: frontal: driver side inflator module) yet the failure recurred one week after repairs. The contact was able to secure an appointment with the dealer for further diagnosis. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 170,000. Updated 05/03/lj.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the air bags exploded five seconds after starting the vehicle. As a result, the contact suffered burns on the left hand and wrist. The manufacturer sent and investigator to examine the vehicle and the investigator could not locate a failure. The manufacturer also informed the contact that there was no remedy for the failure. The contact later received a recall notice associated with NHTSA campaign id number 11v107000 (air bag: frontal: driver side inflator module), but the manufacturer refused to repair the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 50,000. Updated 02/23/12.

Tl * the contact owns a 2005 Ford f150. The contact stated that the driver side air bag deployed without any warning and the vehicle was not impacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer yet they were unable to diagnose why the failure occurred. The manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance and advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 11v107000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 40,662. Updated 4/11/2011.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 2 mph, the front driver side air bag deployed independently. The driver suffered minor injuries as a result of deployment. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure yet the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 11v107000 (air bags: frontal: driver side inflator module). The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 100,000.