Airbag Deployment - How to tell?

[Jamers]

Can the Ford Dealer determine if a 2013 Edge has ever had an airbag deployment by looking at the car's computer? I'm asking because I'm looking at a used 2013 Edge Limited that I'm about 99% convinced the front end sustained some prior damage even though it's not listed on the Car Fax report. Here are my clues:

 

1) Price is too low for mileage, condition, and options. About $2500 below what I would expect it to list for.

2) Limited with painted front grill which what not an option (painted grill is 1/2 the price of a chrome grill so I suspect someone had t replace it and opted for the least expensive fix)

3) Lines between the hood and front fender narrows on both sides as it sweeps down towards the front bumper.

 

I plan to further inspect the car for other issues but would be really concerned if the airbags had been deployed. That would indicate some pretty serious damage. Not to mention the chance of substandard air bag replacements. I'm hoping it nothing more than the previous owner had minor damage and maybe had it repaired without going thru insurance therefore it never appeared on the Car Fax.

[YT90SC]

No. The RCM (Restraints Control Module) has to be replaced every time that any deployables are fired.

[Jamers]

So there is no "black box" that would store that information regardless?

[MKX1960]

Could have taken a very light hit. Enough to do some damage, but not enough to trigger the airbag. If it worries you now, it will probably worry you more when you own it. If it were me, I'd pass on this one.

[twintornados]

No. The RCM (Restraints Control Module) has to be replaced every time that any deployables are fired.

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As long as you don't fire any deplorables....

[Anthony]

I would never be happy with that hood / fender alignment. I'd pass.