FordExpedition2003
  1. Ford Expedition
  2. Problems
  3. 2003
  4. Air Bags

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

BandRecords
100–150k mi8
60–100k mi6
150–400k mi6
1–30k mi4

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 20, 2005 · 1,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Dt*: the contact stated the airbag warning light intermittently illuminated. The first time the airbag light illuminated was while driving, the vehicle lost power, and the engine locked , and would not start. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer. The dealer replaced an unknown fuse. Although the vehicle did not suffer another loss of power as stated before the airbag warning light continued to illuminate.…

    ODI 10146956

  • March 30, 2005

    Air Bags · Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

    I own a 2000 ford expedition and in 2003 and now i have had the airbag light on because the airbag harness is defective on the passengers side. The cost is $390.00 to repair and $70.00 to do a diagnostic test each time.*ak

    ODI 10116115

  • December 17, 2004

    Air Bags · Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    Brakes failed to operate at 30 mph, causing a front end collision. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Consumer will notify manufacturer.*ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 10105142

  • September 20, 2004

    Air Bags · Recliner

    Involved in a traffic accident, struck from the rear and front. Air bag did not deploy, and drivers seat back broke/twisted.*ak

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10096516

  • September 30, 2003

    Air Bags

    The air bag check light remained on. The owner's manual informed the owner that the air bag may not operate in an accident. Manufacturer was informed by the consumer.*ak

    ODI 10111210

  • July 11, 2003 · 8,000 miles

    Air Bags · Trailer Hitches

    While towing a 30 foot trailer and driving at 60 mph consumer heard a loud popping sound. A few seconds later the trailer started to sway and consumer lost control . Vehicle and trailer flipped over several times. Consumer's children were treated at a hospital for minor bruises. Consumer's wife sustained chest and back injuries. Consumer sustained a bruised ankle/elbow/ back, and neck problems. None of the air bags…

    Crash reported · 4 injuries

    ODI 10037884