2018 Ford F-150 airbags problems

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1. Filed Aug 25, 2026119,000 miMIAirbags

   The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the steering wheel cover covering the driver’s side air bag was cracked. The dealer was contacted and stated that a special engineer was needed for the repair because the crack was located on air bag housing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11759375 · source
2. Filed Mar 26, 2026167,000 miARCrash1 injuredTowedAirbagsBrakesElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, he was involved in a head-on collision with another vehicle. The contact stated the front end of his vehicle impacted the front driver-side wheel of the other vehicle. The contact stated that not a single air bag deployed during the impact, and no brake collision warning was activated. No warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel prior to the crash. The contact stated he received a…

   NHTSA complaint #11727328 · source
3. Filed Dec 30, 2025MOAirbagsDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   Taillight leaks water causing the blindspot sensor to burn up. Once the sensor is burned up the airbags, power door locks, power windows, heat/defrost, and the radio don't work. This is a known problem and Ford has no fix for it. It is several weeks wait to get it into Ford and costs several thousand dollars for a known problem that they are not addressing. Having no heat or defrosters in the winter make this a safety issue for everyone on the road not just the operator.…

   NHTSA complaint #11707774 · source
4. Filed Aug 15, 202568,000 miGAAirbagsSteering

   The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the seat belt warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the clockspring. The vehicle was repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V847000 (Steering, Air Bags); but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the…

   NHTSA complaint #11680923 · source
5. Filed Jul 1, 2025SCCrashTowedAirbagsSteering

   The contact owned a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the contact's son was driving at 20 MPH, the contact's son noticed an unusual sound. The steering wheel did not turn in the intended direction. No warning lights illuminated. The contact stated the steering wheel was detached and loose. The vehicle crashed into a nearby tree. The contact's son did not sustain any injuries. In addition, the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to the insurance…

   NHTSA complaint #11670580 · source
6. Filed Jun 17, 2025INAirbags

   I was parked in a parking lot when I heard a crack sound. I looked down and my steering wheel had a crack around the Ford emblem large enough that the part of the air bag could be seen. The truck is kept in a climate controlled garage and this incident happened when it was not hot out. I have contacted Ford and they have said that it is not a safety concern. I feel like this is a safety concern if the steering wheel can crack and I can see my air bag without there being any…

   NHTSA complaint #11667366 · source
7. Filed May 30, 2025137,447 miKYCrash1 injuredTowedAirbags

   The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 45 MPH, he attempted to avoid a slowdown on the highway. While attempting to avoid the slowdown, the contact's husband crashed into a parked vehicle on the highway. The air bags did not deploy upon collision. Due to the failure, the contact's husband injured his sternum and was taken to the hospital by ambulance. The contact was treated for a broken sternum. A police report was…

   NHTSA complaint #11663887 · source
8. Filed Aug 7, 2024FLCrash2 injuredTowedAirbagsSeats & Seat Belts

   On February 16, 2024, The vehicle (F150 XLT Super Crew) that was being driven was going approximately 40 miles ph when an other vehicle came out of a side street who had a traffic stop sign. There were two school buses blocking their view and my view of anyone coming out of the development. My vehicle hit head-on the other vehicle and I blacked out. No Airbag Driver side deployed, but the seat-belt tension-er fully pulled on me. I awoke with alarms going off and smoke in the…

   NHTSA complaint #11607117 · source
9. Filed Dec 28, 2023120,000 miTX1 injuredTowedAirbags

   The contact owned a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 35-40 MPH, an oncoming driver veered into his lane. The contact stated that he swerved to the left to avoid a head-on collision with the other driver. The vehicle drove off the road into the woods. The contact stated that all the airbags but the front driver's airbag deployed. The contact stated that he was able to exit the vehicle through to front passenger's side door. Police officers assisted the…

   NHTSA complaint #11562320 · source
10. Filed Sep 15, 2023SCCrash1 injuredTowedAirbags

    On the morning of September 14, 2023 I was involved in a front end collision. I am concerned there was no airbag deployment. I was traveling 40mph 1 sec prior and slammed on brakes before impacting another vehicle. Vehicle total loss. Vehicle started flashing hazards and displayed a message on the dashscreen- I believe it had the word "safety" in the message. I was the sole occupant. I am 2nd owner of truck, which had clean vehicle history and no prior collisions. I have…

    NHTSA complaint #11544834 · source
11. Filed May 3, 202383,465 miNYCrash2 injuredTowedAirbagsBrakes

    The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that prior to the crash he had driven into some mud and the ABS and engine lights were illuminated. The contact stated that while driving in snow at approximately 40 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck. The brake pedal was applied but failed to respond. The driver made a sharp U-turn into a patch of grass and crashed into a fence, hydroplaned, and crashed into a dumpster. The contact sustained injuries to his back…

    NHTSA complaint #11520216 · source
12. Filed Jan 20, 2023PACrash1 injuredTowedAirbags

    I was driving and slid off the road at a corner, when i impacted a tree, the airbag didnt deploy, although the vehicle immediately called 911. Curerntly the vehicle is at a chevy dealer waiting for insurance to finalize paperwork for a total loss. It can be inspected if requested. I cannot find someone to look at the failure without cost to myself. I feel that the airbag should have deployed due to the fact that the bumper was shoved into the engine , and the front of the…

    NHTSA complaint #11502734 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology