The vehicle was involved in side collision, and the air bags failed to deploy.
1997 Ford Escort airbags complaints
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Consumer was involved in a frontal collision, the air bags deployed, however the air bags damaged the front windshield and side window.
The air bags deployed without impact to the vehicle.
Consumer was informed no parts were available regarding the recall for the air bag sensor control module. Recall #02v323000.
The vehicle experienced a problem with the air bag module, however the dealer stated no parts were available.
While driving the vehicle the airbag light would come on. Dealer notified.
While driving the vehicle the airbag light would appear. Dealer notified. Ts
Consumer stated while driving on the interstate, the front drivers side air bag deployed on its own without impact. The dealer completed the repairs, based on water getting into the air bag module, then into the electrical system. The federal safety agency# 02v323000 scc
Upon replacement of my horn assembly, the driver side air bag light on the dashboard flashes. Air bag has not deployed and should have following a minor incident in which I struck a vehicle in front of me. Concerned that air bag will not deploy in a serious crash. Dt
Consumer states that while driving air bag light illuminated. Contacted dealer to bring vehicle in for diagnostic. The next day while driving, vehicle began smoking from the steering column and then stalled. Related safety investigation ea02008/water ingestion into the air bag monitor ts
Consumer states that while driving on highway at approximately 70mph, the front driver's air bag deployed without warning. Ts
Consumer states that was in a collision and air bags did not deploy. Please add more details. Mr
Consumer states there is a fine mist coming out of right climate vent, developing film on outside of windshield, possible heater core, A/C leak or A/C condenstation. Also getting a noise when blower motor is running. Heater/air conditioner blower motor, air conditioner blower resistor, and blower motor wiring harness have been replaced. Air conditioning system disodorized.
Ford just recently informed me that the defective horn reported just a few weeks out of warranty. Also involves the airbag. Robin marshall of ford headquarters customer relations informed of this safety risk a couple of weeks ago: (313)845-5831. Ford never informed us of the additional airbag safety risk until this time. I reported the horn malfunction (as it was setting in the garage the horn suddenly sounded at around 2 a.m.). Ford refuses to fix the problem without the payment of at least $300 and only recently agreed to even inspect the vehicle at their expense. As a result of this inspection (apparently) we were told of the airbag defect which, remember, has existed for years now.
Vehicle was hit in the front center yet the air bags did not deploy. Dealer notified.*ak
While traveling on highway and without prior warning applied horn and there was no noise. Also, dual airbags willnot deploy. Dealership is aware of problem.
While driving at 20 MPH front air bags deployed without consumer hitting anything. There was no prior warnings. Contacted dealer.
Consumer notice fog coming fromair conditioner vent while air was running. Vehicle caught on fire under dashboard. Dealer was contacted, technician noticed air bag module was the problem. Please provide further information.
In august 2001the air conditioner started making a noise and then the air bag light and chime started. We took the car to the brandon ford dealership. They fixed the air conditioner. But they said it would be at least $1000 to just look at the air bag. We do not have that kind of money to waste on air bags. I was eight months pregnant at the time and we asked the dealership if the air bags would deploy. They said the air bags would not deploy. Now I read an article stating that the air bags in the same type of vehicle have deployed for no reason. So, my husband, my unborn child and myself were at risk and we were under the impression everything was fine. A year later the air conditioner stops working and my husband looked under the dash to see if he could figure out why it stopped working. He found the wires connecting to the air conditioner were all melted. This could have started a fire and again my husband, my son and myself were at risk because the real problem was never really fixed. I read in the article that fires also had occurred for no reason. I would like to know how we will be protected from these failures that have occurred. Thank you for your time.
Consumer stated there was a very fine mist coming from the vent and there was a noise when blower motor was on, the dealer replaced motor assembly for the air conditioner and heater.
97 escort was actually purchased for my daughter in 1998, with about 38000 miles on it. My son bought it from her in dec. 01 after he wrecked his ranger. He told me that his air bag indicator light on the dash had come on and wouldn't go off. I am in sales at a ford dealership and asked a couple of service advisors and mechanics about the light and they said that 99% of the time it was usually just a clock spring. Figuring no big deal, I told my son to keep driving the car (this was about may,02). Later he told me that he kept smelling something burning periodically; I could smell it but thought the odor was almost negligible. Next thing I know, he told me the under side of the dash, behind the radio and on passenger side of the vehicle (inside the car) had caught fire and he used the kitchen fire extenguisher to put it out. I told him to also disconnect the battery. I have been selling fords for 11 years and did some digging. There was a technical service bulletin article no. 98-15-20 (supercedes article no. 98-14-3) which addresses this problem and tells the service dept. To replace the module and install a watershield to keep this from recurring. This is eligible under bumper to bumper warranty coverage and safety restraint warranty coverage. Since my car has about 98000 miles on and was still running fine before this happened, am I out of luck at getting this car running again. Preliminary estimate from a mechanic was about $1100 in parts and who knows how much in labor. Would appreciate hearing your current case status with ford motor co. On this. Thanks.
While in motion, consumer was involved in a collision and the airbags did not deploy. The seat belt also did not hold. Consumer suffered chest injuries to the rib cage. Consuemr wishes to have airbags opened and inspected at the local dealership.
While driving at 40mph air bag light came on.then, air bag department caught on fire, causing consumer to pull over. Dealer notified.
Driver's side air bag deployed while vehicle was parked, causing windshield to blowout.
Heater core leaked onto air bag sensor and module causing air bag warning light to come on. Had to replace heater core,air bag sensor and module.
Air bag warning light is flashing. Vehicle was checked by dealer, who advised consumer of air bags replacement.
While driving 5 MPH both airbags deployed, no crash. Please provide additional information.
Smoke was coming from air conditioner after starting vehicle. Vehicle was towed to dealer, technician stated air bag module was on fire. Please provide further information.
While driving 67 MPH on smooth surface consumer smelled sulphur, then both airbags deployed. *ak
Heater core failure resulted in failure of airbag system due to placement of airbag computer without moisture shield.
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