2001 Ford F-150 airbags problems

The 2001 Ford F-150 has 67 airbags complaints filed with NHTSA — 5% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

Airbags complaints

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Airbags complaints by year

F-150 airbags complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

01V082000AirbagsMarch 12, 2001 · 268 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE INFLATOR CANISTER IN THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATE WELD NEAR THE IGNITER.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE DRIVER AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN REDUCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION, OR A BURN INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 19, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Common questions

How many airbags complaints does the 2001 Ford F-150 have?

NHTSA has 67 complaints about the 2001 Ford F-150 airbags — 5% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2001 Ford F-150 airbags?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the airbags: 01V082000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.