# 2002 FORD F-150 — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `484738` · 2004-07-14 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** F-150
- **Year:** 2002
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
## Narrative
CONSUMER STATED  THAT HER SON WAS DRIVING ON  THE HIGHWAY, LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, AND HAD TO RUN OFF INTO A DITCH.  THE AIR BAG EXPLODED, AND THREW SON OUT INTO THE FIELD.  THE PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT WAS WRAPPED AROUND HIS NECK. ALSO,  WHEN THE AIR BAG EXPLODED AND THREW SON OUT OF THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG MODULE WENT WITH HIM AND LANDED WITH HIM.  CONSUMER'S SON SUSTAINED  CHEMICAL BURNS.  CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE NEVER READ ANYWHERE THAT THE  AIR BAG MODULE EJECTED FROM THE STEERING WHEN IT DEPLOYED.  *AK
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