# 2003 FORD EXPLORER — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
> NHTSA complaint `518295` · 2005-01-25 · 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:** EXPLORER
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- **Speed:** 30 mph
## Narrative
THE CONSUMER HIT A TELEPHONE POLE AT 30 MPH WHEN HE/SHE TRIED TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER MOTORIST. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT.  THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY OWNER.   *JB
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*