Where can I find Information on airbags?
Airbags are sometimes referred to as ‘Supplementary Restraint Systems’ (SRS) as they are designed to enhance the protection offered by seat belts.
How do the front airbags work?
The front airbags are designed to deploy during a significant frontal or near-frontal crash. The airbags inflate within a few thousandths of a second cushioning forward body movement and deflate on contact with the occupant. The front airbags are not designed to deploy during a minor frontal crash, rear crash, side crash or a vehicle rollover.
How do the knee airbags work?
WARNING:
- To reduce risk of injury, do not obstruct or place objects in the deployment path of the airbag.
- Close the glove box door when your vehicle is moving. Failure to follow this instruction could reduce the effectiveness of the passenger knee airbag and increase the risk of injury in a crash.
A driver knee airbag is under or within the instrument panel. A passenger knee airbag is within or under the glove box door.
During a crash, the restraints control module may activate the driver and passenger knee airbags based on crash severity and occupant conditions. Under certain crash and occupant conditions, the driver and passenger knee airbags may deploy, but the front airbags may not activate.
As with front and side airbags, it is important to be properly seated and restrained to reduce the risk of death or serious injury.
How do the side airbags work?
WARNING:
- Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the airbag cover, on the side of the front or rear seatbacks, or in areas that may come into contact with a deploying airbag. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
- Accessory seat covers not released by the manufacturer of your vehicle could prevent the deployment of the airbags and increase the risk of injuries in a crash.
- Do not lean your head on the door. The side airbag could injure you as it deploys from the side of the seatback.
The side airbags are on the outermost side of the front seat backrests. In certain sideways crashes or rollovers, the airbags inflate. The airbag was designed to inflate between the door panel and occupant to further enhance the protection provided occupants in side impact crashes.
The system consists of:
- A label or embossed side panel indicating that there are side airbags in your vehicle.
- Side airbags inside the driver and front passenger seat backrests.
- Crash sensors and monitoring system with a readiness indicator.
How do the side curtain airbags work?
WARNING: Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the headliner at the siderail that may come into contact with a deploying curtain airbag. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
The airbags are above the front and rear side windows.
The airbags are designed to deploy during a significant lateral or frontal angled crash. The airbags are not designed to deploy during a minor lateral and frontal crash, rear crash or a vehicle rollover .
If you are concerned about the airbags on your vehicle, or have any further questions regarding airbags, please contact your nearest Ford Dealer, who will be happy to help.
Further information is also available in the Owner's Manuals.