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Air Bags Problem on the 2009 FORD EXPLORER

Car problem(s) with the 2009 FORD EXPLORER. This database includes information received by NHTSA from consumers either directly or as recorded by the Vehicle Safety Hotline. This information may be used by NHTSA during the investigation process. You may file your own complaint by calling the NHTSA Monday-Friday 8am to 8pm at (888) 327-4236, TTY: (800) 424-9153. You can also file your complaint online.

View other component problems for this vehicle or view all problems
Air Bags (1)	Engine And Engine Cooling (1)	Seat Belts (1)	Structure (2)	Vehicle Speed Control (5)
Child Seat (1)	Equipment (1)	Seats (4)	Suspension (1)	Visibility (2)
Electrical System (2)	Fuel System Gasoline (1)	Service Brakes (1)	Tires (2)	Visibility Wiper (1)
Electronic Stability Control (2)	Interior Lighting (1)	Steering (1)	Unknown Or Other (4)	Wheels (3)
Engine (3)	Power Train (2)

Problem with Air Bags

• Mar 30, 2015 - Oceana, WV - Air Bags
  TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY TRAVELED OFF THE ROAD AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED TO LOCK PROPERLY. THE DRIVER SUFFERED A FRACTURED RIB, BRUISED LUNG, AND A BROKEN TOOTH. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT SUSTAINED AN INJURY TO THE FOREHEAD. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. A POLICE AND A FIRE REPORT WERE FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
  
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