When consumer's vehicle was hit in the front center of vehicle air bags did not deploy, causing minor injuries to consumer. Dealer notified.
2002 Ford Escape airbags complaints
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My air bag light keeps coming on. Informed by the dealer today that this is a known defect. It is due to "rain water getting on a sensor". The entire drivers side front quarter panel will have to be removed to fix the problem. The part will be ordered and I'll take the car back for repairs.
We have had the vehicle in for repair 4 times for the air bag light. It keeps coming on and won't shut off. This vehicle is just a year old. The dealer repair center can't seem to get the problem repaired
While driving 10 MPH the vehicle was involved in a head on collision. Neither front air bag deployed.
On my new ford escape 2002 bought 8-2002. My gas pedal stuck, my brakes were leaking fluid my ignition has broke. My passanger side rear door will not open or close properly and has opened while the vehicle is in motion. There is a vibration in my left front end and my air bag warning light stays on at times my driver side saftey restraint has sheared and had to be replaced
When consumer pulled into the intersection, the vehicle was hit at the front wheel well area, and the side airbags failed to deploy, which caused injury to the driver. Ts
On 9/27/02 I was involved in a collision where I ran a stop sign and "t-boned" a passing car that was traveling through the intersection. My 2002 escape was totaled - the front end completely collapsed. Every officer, paramedic, and fireman was amazed that the air bag failed to deploy. They all instructed me to contact the manufacturer regarding this matter. As this is my second escape (the first one sucked a valve within the first week of ownership), I will no longer trust ford to provide a safe mode of transportation for myself or my family members. Mr
After new sensor installed for airbag, another electrical component had an error.
Engine stalled while driving downhill. Was either braking or decelerating by letting up on gas. Check engine, airbag, and possibly oil lights came on. Power steering and brakes failed. Was able to pull off the road and stop vehicle with hand brake. Shifted vehicle into park and restarted. Had been driving for approx. 1/2 hour (15 miles). Weather was cool and clear.
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