2000 Ford F-350 air bags problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2000 Ford F-350 — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The consumer was involved in a frontal collision with a elevated crane pillar while driving 20-30 mph and neither air bag deployed. The driver and the passenger were both restrained in their seat belt. The driver received minor injuries, but the passenger was transported to the local hospital by…”
filed Jan 19, 2005
“Consumer's vehicle was involved in a head on collision at 55 mph, impacting a heard of cows. One of the cows ended up in the engine. Upon impact, driver's side air bag failed to deploy. No injuries were sustained due to the occupants wearing seat belts.*ak”
filed Nov 16, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Air bag light on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1871 or b1935 following ecs/rcm replacement. *tt
17603 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 2004
Air Bags problems in other F-350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-350 | 4 | 4% |
| 2012 F-350 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 F-350 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 F-350 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 F-350 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 F-350 | 7 | 5% |
| 2005 F-350 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 F-350 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 F-350 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 F-350 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 F-350 | 9 | 6% |
| 1999 F-350 | 25 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Ford F-350
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.