2003 Ford Expedition Air Bags Problems
- 31
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 31 stored complaint records:
- 14 indicate a crash
- 11 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- failure current · 5 records
- deployed without · 4 records
- side curtain · 4 records
- current mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Air bag light is on in car just got this truck from someone used
ODI 11048128
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. While driving 35 mph, the two side air bags deployed without warning or impact. There were no injuries. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 144,943.
ODI 11023358
Air Bags
While driving down a freeway at a speed of approximately 65 i heard a loud pop, my seatbelt tightened and both side curtain airbags deployed, with a lot of smoke. I managed to pull the car over to the right side and called my insurance company. This just happened yesterday so i don't know what to expect from them.
ODI 11004230
Air Bags
Side airbags spontaneously deployed while driving down the highway. I stopped the vehicle safely and no apparent injury to myself or passenger except for possible hearing loss due to the loud bang on deployment. I used a knife to cut the bags away from the front side windows then continued driving.
ODI 10885468
Air Bags
Driving on a paved road in a school zone when at approximately 5 pm, when side airbags deployed. The bags deployed deflated. I was near a residential neighborhood so i pulled off the road and exited the vehicle. I was not hit nor did i hit anyone to cause the bags to deploy.
ODI 10760097
Air Bags
On saturday, may 17, 2014 at approximately 1:00 pm, i was driving my vehicle northbound on ca-57 through brea when the side curtain air bags suddenly deployed for no reason. I did not come into contact with any other vehicle or object nor was there an eminent roll over. This caused me to almost loose control of my vehicle, but i was able to regain control and safely move to the side of the road. Once stopped, i…
ODI 10593321
Air Bags
While traveling at approximately 70mph in the fast lane westbound on hwy 4 in my 2003 ford expedition a extremely loud bang was heard and smoke was seen from inside of the vehicle. At first i thought something had hit the top of the vehicle. Thankfully i kept control of the vehicle and proceeded to merge to the right to pull over in the emergency lane. Upon stopping the vehicle i noticed the side curtain airbags had…
ODI 10619162
Air Bags · Steering · Suspension · Wheels
Lost control, hit parked car and tree, front end damage, driver side fender, driver door, driver received laceration to forehead and two fractured ribs. Air bags did not deploy. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10537603
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. The contact stated that while driving 75 mph, both side curtain air bags deployed independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis but no cause for the failure was determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 170,000.
ODI 10533044
Air Bags
Was involved in a head on collision doing around 20-30 mph and not one of the airbags deploys i need to know y and what info i could get on it. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10509407
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition . The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact crashed the vehicle into a building and the air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries reported. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure and current mileage was 100,000. *tr updated…
Crash reported
ODI 10505776
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph the side air bags deployed without any warnings. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 159,000.
ODI 10483388
Air Bags
My 2003 ford expedition and was involved in a crash with another vehicle. The ford expedition was traveling at 45 mph when another vehicle going in the opposite direction turned left directly in front of my car. My 2003 ford expedition crashed into the side of the other vehicle in the middle of the intersection causing severe damage to the front end and right front quarter panel locations. The passenger airbag…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10470057
Air Bags
While driving south in the fast lane, the front left tire blew out (no apparent reason). The driver struggled to maintain control of the suv but hit the guard rail with the left front bumper traveling approximately 75 mph. The back left tire then blew and the driver hit the guard rail again, at which point the a-frame and front axle were destroyed, eliminating steering and braking functions. The suv careened on the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10469023
Air Bags
Head on collision, both vehicles traveling approximately 40 mph. 2003 expedition air bags did not deploy. Both vehicles were totaled because of the severe impact, however the expedition air bags did not deploy. As a result the expedition driver hit his head on the steering wheel, and shoulder on steering wheel, with torn shoulder muscles and possible upper gi bleeding from the sudden stoppage and seat belt injury.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10454208
Air Bags
Tl* the driver owned a 2003 ford expedition. The contact stated that the driver was traveling 40 mph and completing a turn when he lost control of the vehicle and crashed head on into a brick building. None of the air bags deployed. The driver was killed and four other passengers were injured. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and the current mileages were…
Crash reported · 4 injuries · 1 death
ODI 10436661
Air Bags
Air bag warning light came on. Dealer advised that the air bag system was defective, would not function any longer, and needed replacement. *tr
ODI 10649816
Air Bags
A deer came onto the highway as i was switching lanes and i swerved to prevent hitting. Hit the deer and drag it approx 60 ft. Sparks and flames were coming from the vehicle as we flipped. Vehicle began to flip 6-8 times per passenger (daughter) and a tractor trailer driver. Air bags never deployed. This is the first time for the failure of the bags. The expedition was totaled because the front and rear window came…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10349460
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. While driving at speeds of 35 mph following another vehicle, the contact depressed the brake pedal as the preceding vehicle indicated a turn. The preceding vehicle did not complete the turn and as a result, the contact crashed into the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy and he sustained injuries to his left hand and a fractured sternum. The vehicle was destroyed. The…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10320544
Air Bags
While driving on vacation on vancouver island near victoria, the driver side air bag deployed for no apparent reason. We were uninjured and drove to the ford dealer in victoria. No reason was found for the deployment and the system was deactivated by the dealer. It is still inactivated.
ODI 10721289
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. While driving approximately 68 mph, the contact heard an explosion and the side air bags suddenly deployed without a crash or impact. The failure occurred without warning. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road without incident. The vehicle was then towed to his residence. The contact was in the process of having the vehicle towed to the dealer. The…
ODI 10251806
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. While driving approximately 45 mph, the air bags deployed without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they referred the contact to her insurance agency. The manufacturer stated that they would not inspect the vehicle because the mileage exceeded the warranty. They would not assume any responsibility. The failure and current mileages were 82,000.
ODI 10248747
Air Bags
Driving down tar road when my truck caught the edge of pavement and shoot across the gravel shoulder then caught snowy hillside. Vehicle came in contact with several trees. The truck had severe impact totaling the unit . No air bags ever came out. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10219614
Air Bags
I was in a mva on june 29, 2007. I hit several trees and went down a large embankment. Neither air bag deployed. I had severe frontal damage and driver damage. The vehicle was totaled. The vehicle was a 2003 ford expedition xlt. *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10197078
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. The contact stated that the air bag indicator light was defective for a second time in a two-year period. The light remained illuminated at all times and was noticed while driving 5 mph. The air bags were replaced in february of 2006, but the failure recurred. The dealer stated that the failure was not under warranty and that the contact would have to pay for the repair.…
ODI 10213738