Owner-reported complaints naming the airbag system, filed with NHTSA
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Airbags reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
12
Latest May 23, 2025
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
4%
of 324 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
6
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
6
What this page shows
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2009 Ford F-150 submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 12 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Owner reports naming airbag
Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed
Airbags
Filed May 23, 2025
My airbag warning light came on. The dealer found 2 codes and replaced the parts. When they were done another code came up for weight sensor which is the seat frame. I was told that the part has been discontinued. I have searched for an aftermarket part with no luck. I purchased a used seat but it was not compatible I have a16 year old truck. The service life is as I understand it is 14-20 years. I don’t understand how the manufacturer can stop making safety parts while the vehicle is still in its service life
NHTSA ID
11662825
Incident
May 23, 2025
Airbags
Filed Dec 3, 2020
Crash reported1 injury reported
AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON SIDE IMPACT FROM DRIVER GOING 40-50MPH AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY FOR FRONT IMPACT INTO POLE. I WAS CROSSING INTERSECTION HAS THE LIGHT TURN GREEN AND WAS HIT BY A DRIVER WHO RAN RED LIGHT. THE CAR PUSH THE TRUCK INTO A LIGHT POLE AND THE ENGINE BAY WRAP AROUND IT.
NHTSA ID
11377627
Incident
Nov 23, 2020
Mileage
86,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Nov 18, 2020
PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AS THE PASSENGER AIRBAG BEING OFF EVEN WHEN THERE IS SOMEONE SITTING IN THE SEAT.
NHTSA ID
11375291
Incident
Nov 17, 2020
Mileage
103,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Oct 12, 2018
THE PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED FROM THE FORD DEALERSHIP AS A SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER ISSUE. I AM NOT SURE WHAT THAT DEVICE DOES FOR THE AIR BAGS ASSEMBLY, BUT I FEEL THAT FORD SHOULD HAVE REPLACE THIS FREE OF CHARGE; REGARDLESS OF THE YEAR OF THE TRUCK OR THE MILES ON THE TRUCK. THE PRICE WAS ALSO EXTREME FOR THAT PART. $372.18 JUST FOR THE PARTS. I PAID AN TOTAL OF $631,.65 FOR THIS ISSUE. FORD CASE NUMBER# CAS-16048449-G3B4MI
NHTSA ID
11139969
Incident
Oct 5, 2018
Mileage
119,639 mi
Airbags
Filed Feb 1, 2016
Crash reported
WE WERE DRIVING ON A FM ROAD IT WAS PITCH BLACK THAT NIGHT AND CAME UP A HILL AND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WAS A BIG BLACK COW, I SWEREVED TO TRY AND MISS IT AND NOT HIT IT HEAD ON BUT CLIPPED ITS BEHIND ON THE RIGHT FRONT QUARTER PANEL, THE NEXT THING I KNOW THE CAB IS FULL OF SMOKE AND SMELLED LIKE WIRES BURNING, SO I GO TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND KILLED IT MADE SURE EVERYONE WAS OK AND WENT TO THE ER TO GET MY CHILDREN CHECKED OUT, UNKNOWN WHY THEY FAILED TO DEPLOY
NHTSA ID
10823416
Incident
Jan 29, 2016
Mileage
143,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Oct 27, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS COMING FROM THE SEAT BELT SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,330.
NHTSA ID
10786417
Incident
Oct 20, 2015
Mileage
25,330 mi
Airbags
Filed Dec 2, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ID
10661599
Incident
Nov 28, 2014
Mileage
71,000 mi
AirbagsSteering
Filed Jun 17, 2014
Crash reported1 injury reported
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. AS OF RESULT OF THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BRUISED STERNUM. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.....UPDATED 06/27/14 *BF PICTURES RECEIVED. 06/30/14
NHTSA ID
10598819
Incident
Jun 3, 2014
Mileage
78,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Jun 4, 2014
Crash reported1 injury reported
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH HE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON CRASH WHERE THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED DURING THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 58,000.
NHTSA ID
10596101
Incident
May 30, 2013
Mileage
58,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Jun 12, 2012
Crash reported1 injury reported
I HAD A HEAD ON COLLISION. ALL AIRBAGS WHERE DEPLOYED EXCEPT FOR THE PASSENGER FRONT. I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW SO I KNOW THAT IT WAS NEVER TURNED OFF. *TR
NHTSA ID
10461376
Incident
Jun 11, 2012
Mileage
86,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Apr 14, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 65 MPH, THE AIR BAG SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE FAILURE WAS IGNORED BUT THE VEHICLE WAS EVENTUALLY TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED FORD DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO FAILURE CODES OBTAINED FROM A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR INTERMITTENTLY WHENEVER THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 11,600.
NHTSA ID
10325658
Incident
Jun 1, 2009
Mileage
200 mi
Airbags
Filed Feb 17, 2010
Crash reported2 injuries reported
TL* THE CONTACT ALL OWNS A 2009 FORD F 150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS SHE APPROACHED A TRAFFIC LIGHT A VEHICLE CRASHED INTO HER AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. SHE ALSO CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER WHICH CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT AND REAR END OF HER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR FACILITY. THE CONTACT AND THE PASSENGER WERE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL WITH MINOR INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT IS AVAILABLE IF NEEDED. THE WEATHER WAS NOT A FACTOR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.
NHTSA ID
10311300
Incident
Feb 15, 2010
Mileage
3,000 mi
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
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