Air Bag Problems of Ford F-550

Ford F-550 owners have reported 15 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (7 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front air bag (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Ford F-550


Recently reported Air Bag problems of Ford F-550

The Air Bag problem

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-550. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v337000 (air bags) however the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag problem

While driving down the road at aproximately 25mph 4-wheel drive ( transfer case) failed. Driver pulled over to the shoulder while leaning over the steering wheel and airbag deployed. Had a new transmission clutch put within the last 3 months.   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

The contact stated that the seat belt locked around his chest limiting movement to the point of causing slight whiplash. The consumer was trying to get a diet pepsi positioned in a cup holder tray. While the consumer was restricted, he had become infuriated with the problem and tried to get the   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

While driving 65mph with cruise control on driver's side airbag deployed without warning. Driver had not hit anything, and was not involved in a crash.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

The vehicle surged and accelerated on its own. This happened this has happened a t least 50 times or more. While driving 43 mph vehicle shut down. Had to slam on the emergency brake and pull it to the curb. Also, while driving at 38 mph or 1100 rpms there was vibration coming from the engine.   Read details...




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