Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Ford F-150 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 7 MPH, the vehicle in front of hers stopped abruptly, causing her to slam on the brakes. The vehicle hit the rear end of the other vehicle. The front passenger's side bumper of the vehicle was bent inward. The contact stated that it was a fender bender; however, the driver's side and passenger's side air bags deployed. The contact noticed a strong burning odor. The contact stated that the police officer confirmed that there was a strong burning odor and smoke; however, when the officer opened the hood, there was no smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that she sustained a torn skin on the arm due to the air bag deploying. A police report was filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Ford f-150.the contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle slid on black ice as a result the front driver side collide with a concrete divider. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated that no warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that no injuries were sustained and no police report was filed. The contact stated that he was able to drive the vehicle. The contact also mentioned that the horn failed to sound when depressed. The vehicle was taken to corwin Ford nampa (5707 e gate blvd, nampa, id 83687, [phone]) were the failures were not diagnosed or repaired however the contact stated that the technician advised that the vehicle air bags sensor did not collide with the concrete barrier as a result the air bags did not deploy. The manufacturer has been informed of failures. The failure mileage was 236,459. Dp
My family and I were traveling at approximately 55mph on a divided highway and were hit in the front of the truck by a car that was performing an illegal u-turn. The truck was totaled and neither airbag deployed. My wife, me and two children were hurt. I subsequently had a lower back fusion operation as a result of this accident. I believe that Ford is at fault based on faulty airbags. How is it possible that neither airbag deployed when there was a direct frontal impact at 55 MPH? I would like to obtain more information regarding potential airbag defects specific to this vehicle. I am 100 percent disabled as a result of this accident and my attorney at the time did not want to go up against Ford motor co. Any and all information related to the above would be greatly appreciated. …
I was driving northbound on a 3 lane main road (2 lanes going one way, 1 lane going the other way) at about 40 MPH. While coming up to a t-intersection (I had the right of way, the sentra had a stop sign) about 20 to 30 feet from crossing the intersection, the sentra proceeded to cross my lanes to make her left turn. As I tried to avoid the accident I ended up hitting her sentra head on. After the impact my airbags did not deploy. As for her sentra the impact was on the front left tire so no airbags deployed in her car. I have a 2000 Ford f-150 and hit her head on....but no airbags deployed. Could this have been a possible defect on my truck. I had pictures taken minutes after the accident.
While driving 40 MPH, the consumer's vehicle was involved in front end collision. Upon impact, front air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed. The dealership was notified,but did not resolve the problem. The interior lights gave no prior indication that the components were faulty. The fuses, relays, and battery were inaccessible during dismantling and once again, the air bags failed to deploy.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Ford f-150. On August 30, 2007, while driving 50-55 MPH, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The vehicle he struck then rear ended another vehicle. He stated that none of the air bags deployed. The vehicle sustained damage to the bumper, which punctured the front driver side tire. A police report was filed. The current mileage was 123,000 and failure mileage was 122,222.
Air bags deployed on their own while on the road. Manufacturer was contacted by consumer. While plowing snow the driver's horn started to blow then the driver's side air bag deployed. The air bag was on fire and went limp as quickly as it exploded. Due to bags going off, consumer lost control of vehicle and the right rear quarter of vehicle sustained damage when he ran into a parked truck.
Tl* - the contact owns a 2000 Ford f150. The contact stated that a collision occurred on a back road covered with snow. The contact stated that the shaft in the steering gear box to the pitman arm snapped. The contact was driving 30 MPH when the failure occurred and caused the crash. The air bags did not deploy. The contac did not know the extent of the damage. No police report was taken.
Driver and passenger airbags deployed after a hard braking, the truck was not in motion at the time of deployment at a stop light. Both airbags caught on fire. Driver was pinned by the airbag causing foot to press on accelerator. Loc and blunt trauma to abdominal area, abrasions/burns on abdomen and chest.
Consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with an SUV. At a impact of 40 MPH neither frontal air bags deployed. Consumer was wearing seat belt at the time of the crash. Consumer refused medical treatment. The dealer was notified.
Airbag complaints in other F-150 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2000 Ford F-150?
NHTSA has 69 complaints about the air bags of the 2000 Ford F-150, 6% of the model year's 1,075 complaints. The component named most often is frontal (47 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Ford F-150 airbag problems?
No. NHTSA lists no air bags recall for the 2000 Ford F-150, though it has 6 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2000 Ford F-150 airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 100,000 miles, and 7% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 54 crashes, 4 fires and 47 injuries and 1 death to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.