Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2006 Ford F-150

16 problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2006 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2006 F-150.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/22/2026

I was recently involved in an accident in my vehicle. It was a head on collision and my airbag did not fully deploy. Though I was travelling the speed limit, had I been on a freeway and going the legal speed limit I think I might have been seriously injured. The libable insurance company encouraged me to contact Ford to see it this has been an issue. There were not warning lights or any other symptoms prior to the accident.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/26/2019

Truck was in significant front end collision - see photo. Driver side airbag did not deploy.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/31/2017

The contact owned a 2006 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle due to a patch of ice. As a result, the vehicle was involved in a front end collision with a guardrail. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to automax Ford (3301 e central texas expy, kileen, TX), but they refused to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. There were no injuries. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000. The VIN was not provided.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/21/2017

(lt no dealer info) tl the contact's husband owned a 2006 Ford F-150. While driving 70 mph, another vehicle drove in front of the contact. The contact crashed into the other vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the head and thighs that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 202,000.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/16/2017

Takata recall. The contact owned a 2006 Ford F-150. While driving during inclement weather (downpour), the vehicle hydroplaned and flipped over several times. The vehicle also went into a ditch, which impacted the front and rear of the vehicle. The steering wheel bent in half and fractured into the engine off of the mounting bolts. None of the air bags deployed. The contact sustained back pains, head injury, and leg pains, which required medical treatment. The vehicle was towed by the insurance company who indicated that the vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The insurance company provided no reason as to why the air bags failed to deploy. The dealer stated that there were no air bag recalls. The manufacturer was notified after the crash happened to determine if they may be able to investigate the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/21/2013

The contact owns a 2006 Ford f150. The contact stated while traveling approximately 35 mph, another vehicle went through a stop sign and crashed into the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact mentioned that the air bag sensor was illuminated before the crash occurred. The contact sustained whip lash and other minor injuries, one of the passengers sustained leg injuries, a second passenger sustained neck injuries and the third passenger sustained minor injuries and abrasions. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The dealer was notified of the concerns with the air bag for several months before the crash occured to no avail. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under recall NHTSA campaign id number: 11v107000 (air bags) but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000. Updated 8/14/cn updated 08/27/2014.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/17/2013

I was involved on a accident on February 17 2013 a car run in to my truck . Driver side my truck spin around and I hit the divider in the middle at the street the airbag never deploy the total damage on my truck was $10,800 dollars and 2 months later a revise a latter from Ford company said that my truck has a recall on the airbag . . . So I revise the notification really late . . . So I was this driving a defect truck for years really I m really upset . . When I revise the recall latter I took my truck to the big valley Ford dealer ship and they fix my airbag . . . So there was a problem I try to get a hold of the Ford company and they give me a case number but they don't due nothing abut it I need help and some info how can I go against Ford company.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/29/2013

The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed head-on into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 76,624.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/10/2012

Seat belt tensioner on vehicle goes bad and airbag light will come on intermittently and stay on while driving. Per Ford motor company air bag might or might not deploy in accident which puts my life endanger.

10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/28/2011

The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-150. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph in the center lane and suddenly crashed into the proceeding vehicle. The contact sustained an injury to the neck and left hand. In addition, the left side of her shoulder was bruised. The vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to a savage facility. The air bags failed to deploy with the impact. The manufacturer was not notified of the air bag malfunction. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.

11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/09/2011

Ford F-150 air bags failed to deploy.

12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2011

The truck was traveling approximately 30 mph on a wet two-lane road. The truck slipped to the right off the roadway and clipped some dead trees, traveled approximately 60 feet over some boulders, and struck a cedar tree approximately six inches in diameter, coming to rest. The truck struck the tree midway on the front end, compressing the hood, with the front fender wrapped around the tree. The driver's side air bag did not deploy. I contacted Ford customer service, requesting information to be gathered on why the air bag failed to deploy. The customer service representative referred me to the insurance company. The insurance company representative called on my behalf and gave permission for Ford to non-destructively collect data at the salvage site, but Ford refused. I have photographs that I can provide if requested.

13 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/02/2010

The contact owns a 2006 Ford f150. While driving 10 mph, the contact crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. No there were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop and then driven to the dealer. The dealer advised the contact to call NHTSA. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was 41,000.

14 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/25/2009

My son was killed in his 2006 Ford 150 pickup truck driving 45 miles an hour. His truck apparently left the road with no signs of brakes being applied, flipped several times. The airbags never deployed. His insurance company was threatening me to release the truck from storage which I did. I have since regained my senses enough to search the web and see that there were many recalls on the brake lines of this make truck.

15 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/06/2008

The contact owns a 2006 Ford f150. On November 19, 2008, the vehicle was repaired according to Ford recall number 08s05b (brake booster vacuum hose replacement). While driving 35 mph, the vehicle failed to stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact struck the side of another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The road pavement was dry. The contact and the other passenger in his vehicle were transported to the emergency room for back injuries and bruises. Both occupants were wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash. The front end of the vehicle was damaged; however, both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene. A police report was filed. The failure mileage was 39,537.

16 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2008

2006 Ford f150 stx. Consumer states air bags failed to deploy upon collision the consumer stated he lost control of the vehicle when he hit a patch of ice and crashed into a telephone pole, snapping it in half. The consumers head struck the side cabin entrance handle causing injury due to the air bags not deploying. Ford informed the consumer the impact was not severe enough for the air bags to deploy. Updated 04/27/11.



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