Consumer was driving about 40 MPH and a deer jumped in front of the vehicle causing an accident. Upon impact, airbags failed to deploy completely. Consumer stated that the bags came out, but did not inflate completely, causing driver to sustain a concussion.
1995 Ford Escort: airbags did not deploy in a crash
25 of the 576 complaints about the 1995 Ford Escort describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 25
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Van in front made a "u" turn. Causing escort to slam on brakes and be rearended after driving 45mph. Upon impact, front seats collapsed backwards. Passenger's seatback hit child's seat, child not in seat, also, caused vehicle to rearend another vehicle due to notbeing able to see. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Driver suffered back & leg injuries. Emergency room treatment.
Vehicle was in a front end collision at 30 MPH, and air bags did not deploy. Dealer has not been contacted.
Consumer was driving on the highway and she bent down for a second to pick up something from the floorboard. When she straightened up, vehicle had veered over into the side of the road, and turned away from hitting a mailbox. Then, hit an enbankment and flipped over, twice, landing on the top side. Consumer had to force the door open. Upon impact, dual airbags didn't deploy, and the seat belt broke. Consumer sustained head injuries.
Since we bought this used program vehicle, we have had to replace the tires at least 4-5 times, the back top brake light numerous times (fuse) the brakes at least twice and when my son was hit during the winter the airbags did not deploy and he had back injuries his passenger had chest pains from the seat belts, we did replace the timing belt this year and than in july the engine stopped working and the mechanic (pride auto) stated that the engine was damaged this occured while driving appx. 25 hrs per mile. The dealership refused to help us stating that we got 99,000 miles out of it. We are voluntarily returning the vehicle, they are giving us a hard time about it.
While driving about 55 MPH lost control of vehicle, went off the road into a tree. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.
Vehicle was involved in an accident at approx 50-55 MPH impact on the driver side. Vehicle flipped over on its roof. Upon impact, both air bags failed to deploy. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle should have been hit from the rear or front in order for air bags to deploy.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collosion. Upon 60 MPH impact, airbags did not deploy. The dealer has not been notified.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 20-30 MPH. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. The driver sustained minor injuries. The manufacturer will be contacted.
While in a 3 car accident going 45 MPH the air bags did not deploy at any time.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, upon impact the airbags did not deploy, causing minor injuries to occupants. Manufacturer notified.
During frontal impact at 60 MPH, the driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy. Please provide details.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- The driver side air bag module can have an inadequately welded inflator canister.
- Risk
- In the event of a collision, the weld seam can separate, causing the air bag to fail to deploy properly and hot gases to be expelled from the back of the steering wheel. This can result in an increased risk of personal injury from the hot gases and the air bag failure.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new air bag module.
Recall number 94V218000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Two bolts that attach the passenger side air bag supplemental restraint system module to the instrument panel are missing. In the event of a frontal impact, the module can come out of the instrument panel.
- Risk
- This would not restrain the passenger and would result in an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install and torque to specification the mounting bolts for the passenger side air bag.
Recall number 94V197000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1995 Ford Escort no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1995 Ford Escort?
25 of 576 owner complaints about the 1995 Ford Escort (4%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Ford Escort?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Ford Escort
Fuel leak 55Seat belt 47Fuel smell 19Coil spring 18Stalling 17Fire or smoke 15Overheating 7Brake failure 6Wipers 6Won't start 6Airbag light 5Check engine light 5Engine failure 5Sudden acceleration 5
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