17 problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 2005 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2005 F-150.
Takata recall---my driver side air bag deployed around oct of 2015. I started the vehicle in a parking lot, put my seat belt on, put the transmission in reverse and the bag exploded before even letting off the brake. It startled me beyond belief, the horn would not shut off, the cloud of ignition was all over me and filled the cab, and the ignitor bruised my hand. I called Ford and they said it was a recall and I had it towed to leif johnson Ford in austin TX. The vehicle sat in their lot for one week as the dealer and myself went back and forth with Ford hq in michigan. I finally ended picking up the truck because I need it for work. Ford said they sent me recall notices in the mail. . . I never received any. They would not pay for repairs or new airbags. Had I been driving on a road or highway I could have easily crashed. I can't believe they can get away with this.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the driver's side air bag erroneously deployed without the vehicle being involved in a crash. The driver sustained first degree burns to the right wrist. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the dealer did not provide any assistance since they would have to wait for the legal department to authorize any repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 219,671.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated that as he entered the vehicle and started the ignition, the driver side air bag deployed independently. He received injuries to the arm and was knocked unconscious from being struck by the air bag. The contact was then transported to the hospital. The vehicle was not neither inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The failure and current mileage was approximately 59,300.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. Upon starting the vehicle, the front driver side air bag suddenly deployed. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 82,000. The VIN was unavailable.
I had just shifted into reverse, and looking over my right shoulder began backing out of a business parking lot, when suddenly the driver side air bag deployed. I experienced cuts and bruising to my left forearm and a redness appearance of my left side neck and face.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford f150 pickup truck. The contact started the vehicle and the front driver side air bag deployed independently. The contact sustained minor injuries to his arm and chest from the air bag. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer but the dealer was called and the contact informed the dealer of the failure. The dealer advised the contact that he would have to seek advisement from the manufacturer. The contact stated that he used a pocket knife to remove the remainder of the air bag from the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 94,000. Updated 10/28/10. *j updated 10/28/10.
Stopped for fuel after fueling started the vehicle, put the truck in gear rolled about 10 feet when I braked before entering into traffic the driver side airbag deployed while I was completely stopped. The deployment caused minor cuts and bruising to both wrist and my chest.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford f150. While the vehicle was parked, the driver side air bag deployed. He stated that there was a loud noise when the air bag deployed and his clothes were stained from the material in the air bag. The vehicle was towed to and was currently at an authorized Ford dealer. The approximate failure and current mileages were 65,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the driver side air bag suddenly deployed. The contact sustained a mild head injury and a sprained wrist. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership for inspection and diagnosis but the dealer could not explain why the failure occurred. The air bag was being repaired at the time of the complaint. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 122,533. The current mileage was 122,535.
I went out to my truck this morning , started it, and the passenger side air bag went off, broke the front windshield.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford f150. The contact started the ignition. The driver side air bag deployed inadvertently and unexpectedly. The driver sustained no personal injury. The authorized dealer has been notified of the malfunction. The contact has concerns about the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 99,800. Pco contacted owner: veh was in park. Dealer found no ext damage. Fixed under "goodwill" warranty. 20100413. Pco.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford f150. After starting the vehicle the driver-side airbag deployed without warning in his face. He then turned off the vehicle . The dealer was contacted and they advised him to bring in the vehicle . No repairs were made, because the technicians could not identify the cause of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 68000.
On oct 5, 2009 I left for lunch at 1:00 pm to go to lunch started my vehicle and the drivers side airbag deployed for no reason. The airbag hit my leg and burned my leg. I took my car to the dealership randall noe in terrell texas on oct 24, 2009 and they told me they would run some tests and let me know whether they would repair it or not and it has been three weeks and they still have not made up their minds whether they are going to fix it or not. I have been without a vehicle for almost 3 weeks now and they can't make up their mind whether they want to fix it or not. I am tired of being jerked around and not being told what will be done. They took the steering wheel apart because they said they could tell what made it deploy but after doing that now they say they still don't know why it deployed. They told me I could come pick it up and drive around with no airbag until they make a decision.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact was driving 1 mph in reverse when the front driver side air bag independently deployed. The contact sustained injuries to the left arm as a result. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the failure but received no assistance. The manufacturer was then contacted and advised the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The diagnostic test was performed and the results were sent to the manufacturer where the concluded that they would not provide any further assistance with repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the approximate current mileage was 197,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. While the vehicle was parked and with the contact seated in the driver's seat, the driver's side air bag deployed without impact. The contact suffered minor burns on the wrist. A police report was filed and the vehicle is currently at the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 66,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. On June 8, 2008, the contact started the engine, placed the vehicle into reverse, and the front driver's side air bag deployed. She sustained injuries to her chest, right eye, arms, and right ankle. The vehicle is currently at the body shop. Her insurance company stated that Ford will send an investigator to the body shop. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 55,000. Updated 07/09/08 updated.
On Wednesday sept 12, 2007 I got in my 2005 Ford F-150 pick up truck and started the engine as soon as I did this my driver's side air bag deployed, hitting me in the chest I then called the dealership and took it to them for the problem.