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2002 Ford F-150 Airbags Problems

Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Ford F-150 has 40 NHTSA airbags complaints and 0 airbags-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Ford F-150

Engine
280
Electrical
100
Speed Control
81
Powertrain
76
Fuel System
65
Seat Belts
52
Other
46
Airbags
40
Structure
38
Suspension
36
Brakes
35
Steering
30
Tires
25
Visibility
21
Wheels
11
Lights
8
Latches & Locks
7
Seats
4

40

Complaints

0

Recalls

37

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Airbags Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 29, 2023AIR BAGSThe contact owned a 2002 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 50 MPH, s...
Aug 15, 2020AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,SEATSI WAS DRIVING ON FREEWAY WHEN A CAR THAT WAS TRAVELING IN AN EXCESS OF 80+ MILES AND REAR-ENDED MY 2...
May 26, 2016AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER BEING INVOLVED IN A CRASH, THE...
May 15, 2016AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO...
Sep 19, 2014AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL* THE CONTACT'S FATHER OWNED A 2002 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UN...
Jun 14, 2014AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AFTER ...
Mar 14, 2011AIR BAGSTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE STARTED THE VEHICLE AND SHIFT...
Jan 1, 2011AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMIN...
Aug 14, 2010AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-150. WHILE TRAVELING 20 MPH, THE FRONTAL DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR...
Jul 31, 2010AIR BAGSA 2002 FORD F-150 STRUCK A 1996 CHEVY BLAZER IN THE RIGHT REAR, THERE FOR HAVING DAMAGE TO THE FRONT...
Jul 7, 2010AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUM...
Mar 12, 2009AIR BAGSTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, A VEHICLE CUT IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT'...
Nov 19, 2007AIR BAGS2002 EXPLORER XLT PURCHASED 1/03 WITH 37,995 MILES. NOW ONLY 39,996 I AM DISABLED AND DON'T DRIVE M...
Jul 19, 2007AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,TIRESTIRE TREAD PEALED OFF MY TIRE CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGES TO MY SIDE STEP, THE METAL AROUND MY TIRE ...
Jul 3, 2007AIR BAGS2002 EXPLORER AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS LIT CAME ON AND NEVER WENT OFF WAS WONDERING IF THERE'S A RECALL T...
Aug 18, 2006AIR BAGSDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE STR...
Mar 22, 2006AIR BAGSDT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL IMPACT AT...
Jan 6, 2006AIR BAGSCRASH, FRONT IMPACT, 2002 FORD F150 PICK-UP, 4 DOOR, CREW CAB, LARIT. VECHILE WAS TOTAL LOSS. THE ...
Jul 24, 2005AIR BAGSAUTO ACCIDENT AND DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I SUFFERED INJURIES TO ANKLES, FRACTURE TO RIGHT L...
Jun 28, 2005AIR BAGSDT: CONSUMER STATES HIS VEHICLE ROLLED OVER AND SLID FOR APPROXIMATELY 75 FEET AND THE AIRBAGS DID ...

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