2003 Ford F-150 air bags problems
29 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 2003 Ford F-150, which is 6% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 29 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 90,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 22 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 24 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 90,000 miles, and 32% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 22 crashes, 2 fires, 24 injuries.
What owners wrote
I was pulling out of my rd onto wolf pen , my dog tried to get on my lap, he made me total my truck as soon as , I hit the driver airbag tried to deploy but it cought fire and the guy that stopped told me to get out my truck was on fire !! I've had bad neck problems and back problems, I don't appreciate how ford motor company ?! Treated me !!!!!!
My son was driving down the main street in our town going the speed limit, crossed over the railroad crossing and both airbags deployed even though there had been no collision or impact other than the small bump of the railroad crossing. Thankfully, it did not cause him to lose control of the vehicle. The impact of the airbag did slightly injure his wrist, he did not seek medical treatment. The horn blew continuously until he unhooked it.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Ford F-150
- Engine 99 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 49 complaints
- Electrical system 48 complaints
- Fuel system 46 complaints
- Body & structure 35 complaints
- Brakes 32 complaints
- Cruise control 32 complaints
- Tires 21 complaints