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2021 FORD EXPLORER — AIR BAGS

crash2 injured · 1784044 · 2021-12-20

Vehicle

Make
FORD
Model
EXPLORER
Year
2021
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
AIR BAGS
Miles at failure
3,000
Speed
55 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
2
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
Yes
Vehicle towed
Yes

Narrative

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that he was driving approximately at 55 MPH when a deer jumped out in front of his vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into the deer and the air bags did deploy, however when it did it was very aggressive. The contact stated that he and his wife were both sustained multiple injuries caused by the airbags. The contact stated the passenger suffered injuries to both her eyes causing blindness and isn't certain if it would be permeant. The contact stated that he sustained injuries to his wrist, neck, and leg. The contact stated the ambulance was called and took them to the hospital where they received treatment. The contact stated the vehicle was towed to a junkyard service, and from there towed to the dealer where it remains currently. The contact was advised that his vehicle may be totaled and that he should await further details. The failure mileage was 3,000.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11444445
Machine
JSON-LD · Markdown