Ford Contour no deployment problems

Filed Dec 6, 2004 · Airbags · 65,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

On dec. 3, 2004 I was involved in an accident with my vehicle, 1999 ford contour, and an oncoming vehicle, a 1999 ford pick-up. I was going through a green light at an intersection doing 30-35mph when the truck went through his red light, plowing through the intersection. As a result, I hit (t-boned) his truck. The whole front end of my vehicle ran into the passengers side of his vehicle (he was doing 30mph at the very least). My air bag did not deploy as it should have. I hit my head on the steering wheel. When paramedics arrived I was then put in a neck brace, put on a backboard, and taken to the er. I did not suffer a concusion, injury was minor (hit head, approx 10 minute state of confusion about 5 minutes after collision, dizziness and saw spots about 30 min after collision), and I've only suffered a very sore neck and back. However,injuries sustained could have been much worse. I do not see any reason why the air bag should not have deployed. Ford should be held responsible for this failure. Since I was taken to the er I am not yet aware of all of the damage my vehicle has sustained; all I know is that the bumper was in the middle of the intersection, and the crumple zone did as it should- however, being that the front bumper was hit hard enough that it fell off and the crumple zone reacted, the air bag should have been activated. What can be done to determine why it did not, and can ford be held accountable in some manner?

Filed Dec 2, 2004 · Electrical · 75,000 miles · MN · crash

1.ABS brake fuse and blower motor fuse are one and the same, darn cold in minnesota, and hard to get too to replace. Must pull out battery first. To replace the hydraulic pump for ABS brakes to fix problem...$3000.00, more than the car is worth for trade in or resale value. I found this out after hitting a deer on nov. 26 2004. And does not include cosmetic damage. Air bags did not deploy either. 2.front and back window molding is shrinking and forcing windows out, very drafty. 3.shift module failed, took to ford dealer to replace, when replaced the dash board started smoking. The neighbor module burnt up, and all the dash board wiring. Total cost to repair $1200.00, but the dealership took off $200.00 of the labor costs. 4. I called ford on several different occasions to complain. They will not stand behind their product. I have dealers that will not take it on a trade in, because it's a contour.

Filed Jul 6, 2004 · Airbags · GA · crash

Consumer's vehicle was stopped at a traffic ligh and another vehicle rear-ended it, causing consumer's vehicle to rear end another vehicle. Upon impact, both front air bags did not deploy. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Electrical · MS

Air bag module (driver side) completely detached from steering wheel while driving. I have taken car to three dealerships (ford) and no one can tell me what cause the vibration inside (front) of car. On 4-17-04 the center of the air module popped out while driving. Luckily the air bag didn't deploy.took it to another dealership and the screws had work their way loose because of the vibration problem. Speakers in car same shape, play one side today and vice verus.please advice on this matter. Thanks, kathy hundley.

Filed Feb 26, 2004 · Airbags · 55,000 miles · OH · crash · 1 injury

Driver fell asleep at the wheel while driving and hit a house pole then a telephone pole. Upon impact, both air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained head and back injuries and was transported by ambulance to the hospital. Vehicle was totaled.

Filed Dec 24, 2003 · Airbags, Brakes · PA · crash · 2 injuries

Airbags did not deploy when rear ended. My car was pushed into intersection. Damage to car was bumper, had to replace mud guards and attaching hardware. Contacted ford about my concern they said that the force probably wasn't great enough. Everyone I spoke with asked about the airbags and were suprised when they didn't deploy as the force was greater than 20 miles an hour.

Filed Nov 14, 2003 · Airbags, Seat belts · 64,200 miles · OH · crash · 2 injuries

2000 ford contour se sport automatic, 64,200 miles. My pregnant wife and I were rear ended by a man in a ford cargo van doing about 40 MPH, not paying attention. Conditions were sunny and warm, about 1:15 pm. I was the driver and was at a complete stop, waiting for a ford taurus in front of me to turn left onto a side street. During the collision the front driver and passenger seats broke into a reclined position (we both ended up looking at the roof because of the seat position) which would have crushed the legs of rear seat passengers. The front passenger seat belt became unbuckled as well. I was pushed into the taurus but the air bags did not deploy. Vehicle was a total loss.

Filed Aug 5, 2003 · Seat belts · 60,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

I have had problems with the seat belts in my car for about a year. Both seat belts in the front don't seem to retract and get tangeled and twisted all the time. I have manually adjusted them everytime I drove. Just 5 months ago I was involved in a car accident, I was stopped in traffic at a light and was rear ended causing me to hit the car infront of me. I hit my head on the steering wheel causing me a concusion. My seat belt did not retract to hold me back and the air bag did not deploy. I have called ford and they told me that I should pay for the seat belts to be fixed and they did not metion anything about the airbag. I managed to untangle the seat belts on my car and I have noticed that the buckles are facing the wrong way. This I compared to other cars and fords as well.

Filed Jul 22, 2003 · Airbags · AL · crash · 1 injury

On may 11, 2003 I was injured in a car accident in my 1999 ford contour. My airbags did not deploy.

Filed Jul 7, 2003 · Airbags · NC · crash

Consumer called complaining about air bag problems. Stated that the vehicle was involved in a collision where the air bags did not deploy.manufacturer or dealer were not contacted.