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 2007 Ford F-150 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2007 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his son was driving out of a parking lot under 5 MPH, the air bags inadvertently deployed without impact. The air bag warning light illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure an opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford f-150. While driving 70 MPH and attempting to avoid a deer, the contact crashed into a guardrail. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact sustained injuries to the head, face, and chest that required medical attention. Police report number: 190668604 was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 293,000. The VIN was invalid.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Ford f-150. While driving approximately 99 MPH, the vehicle struck an embankment and rolled over two and a half times. The air bags did not deploy. The driver was wearing a seat belt; however, he was ejected from the vehicle through the rear driver side window. The driver sustained fatal injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Ford f-150. While driving 45 MPH, the contact crashed into a cow and the front driver side air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact's back was injured and medical attention was received. The vehicle was totaled and towed to a junk yard. A police report was filed. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 160,000.
I was stopped at a stop sign and the other driver ran a stop sign at 55 MPH and hit me on the passenger side front fender and my air bags never went off. I have had to go to the hospital with hurt shoulder and back and bruised kidneys fractured ribs and bruised liver and my organs swollen and a displaced hip. I am still trying to recover from the major soft tissue damage and the truck was a total loss.
I was in an accident in my 2007 f150 and ended hitting a telephone pole head on and my airbag did not come out why didnt it because I totaled the truck even the police was like me why I didnt come out
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford f150. The contact was driving approximately 40 MPH when the vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger side seat belts did not restrain the driver and passenger. In addition, the air bags did not deploy and the contact struck his head on the windshield. As a result, he suffered a concussion and developed post concussion syndrome. The contact also suffered injuries to his back. The contact was able to drive the vehicle from the scene of the crash and the vehicle was taken to a collision center where the body damage was repaired. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the seat belt modules were faulty. The dealer did not inform the contact if there was a failure within the air bags. The vehicle was left with the dealer and was undergoing further inspection. …
Tl contact owns a 2007 Ford f150. The contact was driving approximately 50 MPH on normal road conditions. There was an excessive force applied to the brake pedal. The vehicle failed to slow down and crashed into the rear of a proceeding vehicle. The brake pedal broke as a result of the pressure applied to it. The police and ambulance were called to the scene. The driver sustained a minor injury and the passenger sustained severe injuries to the neck and head. The air bags failed to deploy on impact. The vehicle was towed to a collision shop and repaired for the damages. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for the repair of the brake system and replacement of the air bag sensor. In addition, when proceeding to make a sharp turn there was a loud popping noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The failure mileage was 30,000.
On my 2007 Ford f 150 sport I was involved in a crash. I struck a light pole on the side of the interstate on the right front bumper and the right front panel. After hitting the pole, I went down a hill and hit trees from there. It did more damage to the front of my truck yet still nothing from the airbags. It was enough force to crush the hood, and the entire right panel. The airbags didn't deploy and 1 person was seriously injured. From what I am reading, it take 18-20 lbs of pressure to have them deploy. It was for sure enough force to have them deploy and according to officers at the scene, no one can understand as to why they never deployed? I would really like to get an answer on this, and would like to know if Ford ever recalled this issue? I also have pictures of the accident. Thank you!
Tl contact owns a 2010 Ford f-150. The contact stated that on March 20, 2010, his vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle travelling at approximately 60 MPH while the vehicle was at a traffic light. Upon impact, the contacts vehicle lunged forward and rear ended another vehicle which also rear ended a vehicle. The air bags did not deploy and both the contact and passenger were injured as a result; they were transported the hospital. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The current and failure mileages were approximately 1,400.
Airbag complaints in other F-150 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2007 Ford F-150?
NHTSA has 27 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 Ford F-150, 6% of the model year's 488 complaints. The component named most often is frontal (5 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Ford F-150 airbag problems?
No. NHTSA lists no air bags recall for the 2007 Ford F-150, though it has 2 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 2007 Ford F-150 airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 64,000 miles, and 17% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 19 crashes, 1 fire and 20 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.