# 1999 FORD EXPLORER — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
> NHTSA complaint `219798` · 2000-07-07 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** EXPLORER
- **Year:** 1999
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING 35-40 MPH HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT WITH A POLE, AND  DRIVER'S/ PASSENGER AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH  DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANTS IN THIS CRASH.  DEALER WAS UNWILLING TO CHECK  VEHICLE UNLESS INSURANCE COMPANY CONTACT THEM.  NO PRIOR PROBLEMS WITH THE AIRBAG SYSTEM.  PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.  *AK
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