Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2001 Ford Ranger

24 problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2001 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Ranger based on all problems reported for the 2001 Ranger.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/11/2012

My son was involved in an accident where he was hit head on by someone who ran a red light. The airbags failed to deploy. He was traveling around 40 (ish) mph. Seems strange that the airbags did not deploy.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/12/2010

Was in a traffic accident yesterday in which a car ran a light and hit me almost head on. I was driving a 2001 Ford Ranger XLT. I was stopped waiting for the green light arrow to go. When the arrow changed I proceeded to turn. 1/2 into my turn I was hit at a speed of about 50 mph. Problem was my airbag did not deploy.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/03/2010

2001 Ford Ranger wet road hydroplanned striking concrete barrier driver side twice airbag did not deploy.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/10/2009

I was involved in a high speed collision in my 2001 Ford Ranger 4x4 pickup on the morning of Tuesday, February 10, 2009. I was driving along a county road at 55 m. P. H. When a 2003 Ford Ranger suddenly made a left turn in front of me. I had the right of way as the other vehicle was stopped at a stop sign before deciding to turn. I could not avoid the other vehicle and struck its driver side door traveling approximately 50 - 55 m. P. H. With the front end of my vehicle. My airbag did not deploy, and I sustained severe whiplash, seatbelt bruising, bruised shins from hitting the bottom of the dashboard,, as well as torn muscles in my neck on either side of my larynx. On August 1, 2008, I went to the Ford dealership in my town to have a recall repair performed on the airbag in my truck. Were the crash even more serious, the failure of the airbag could have resulted in more severe or even fatal injuries. As of now, I have many months and possibly years of physical therapy ahead of me. I am very concerned and disappointed that the airbags did not deploy in a high speed front end crash as they were designed to do. I believe my injuries would be much less severe had they deployed.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/08/2009

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle slid on a patch of snow. The rear wheels lost traction and the vehicle flipped over twice before crashing into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle struck a tree. The driver suffered bruised ribs on the left side and a stiff neck. The passenger sustained major bruises everywhere including her back, legs, and wrists. She also sustained a severe bump on her back and minor cuts. The vehicle was towed and is currently parked in the contact's driveway. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by a mechanic or dealer. The contact is assuming that the vehicle is destroyed. He will wait until the spring to check the frame on the vehicle; however, he believes that the passenger should not have sustained that much bruising and injuries. The contact also believes that there is a defect with the passenger side seat belt. During the crash, the seat belt did not tighten up, which allowed the passenger's body to jerk around and become bruised. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 82,000. Updated 02/05/09 updated 02/09/09.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/10/2005

The contact stated that 2001 Ford Ranger crashed while driving at 40 mph. Upon impact, the front/ side air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that damage was caused to the front end of the vehicle. The contact sustained injuries. The vehicle was totaled. Ford m has not been called. T a police report was taken. Also, pictures are available to view.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/04/2005

2001 Ford Ranger was involved in a front end collision yet the air bags did not deploy.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/18/2005

The consumer was involved in an accident and was hit from the rear at a high rate of speed and the air bag did not deploy. They were at a dead stop when the accident happened.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/04/2004

I was traveling at 58 mph, veered off road and hit a culvert head on. I sustained a head injury due to air bags not deploying.

10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2003

While driving at 35 mph consumer lost control of the vehicle and collided with a utility pole. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Consumer was not sure whether he was wearing a seat belt or not. Consumer sustained facial injuries, and was rendered unconscious. Police did arrive on the scene, but no one was cited.

11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/20/2003

While driving 30 mph on highway vehicle hit a tree, and both frontal air bags did not deploy.

12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2003

Seat belt retractor failed on the consumers 2003 Ford explorer . The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and they said this happened all the time. The consumer was involved in a car accident and the air bags did not deploy at 40 mph . The consumer had to manually place the seat belt back into its position it did not retract. The dealer informed the consumer the springs were weak and they would fail again if replaced.

13 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/08/2003

The consumer was involved in an accident, and the air bags failed to deploy.

14 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/07/2003

Consumer was involved in an accident where the seat belts did not hold and the air bags did not deploy. The consumer lost control of the vehicle skidded across the road and struck another vehicle. The consumer stated the seat belts were recalled by Ford which may have played a factor in the seat belts not restraining him. (lawyer albert pino on behalf of consumer).

15 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/07/2003

Consumer was involved in an accident and his seatbelt equipment did not hold and his air bags did not deploy. The consumers skidded across the road and struck another vehicle head on. (model/XLT) rq04011.

16 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/22/2002

Air bags did not deploy after hitting a pole at 45 to 50 mph.

17 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/21/2002

Was at a complete stop signaling for a left turn and other driver hit me from behind at aprox. 30 miles/hour. Airbags did not deploy, although my seatbelt locked and I was slung forward, missing the windshield by only an inch or two.

18 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/04/2002

Vehicle totaled in 35mph head-on crash, air bags failed to deploy.

19 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/04/2002

While in motion consume was involved in a head on collision. Consumer sustained injuries(whiplash, back and leg). The air bags did not deploy upon impact. Consumer feels some compensation should be awarded to him.

20 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2001

During a frontal impact while traveling approximately 30 mph, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. No determination has been made for the cause of this failure. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

21 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/27/2001

While traveling at about 35-40 mph consumer was involved in a head-on collision with a Toyota camry. Air bags did not deploy. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.

22 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/16/2001

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

23 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Consumer was involved on a collision and air bags did not deployed at the impact. Dealer was not contacted. Mr.

24 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

While driving 10 mph was involved in an accident head-on. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy, causing minor injuries.



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