While driving approximately 40 MPH consumer's vehicle hit another vehicle in the back. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.
1999 Ford Escort airbags complaints
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Vehicle was involved in a head on collision at 40 MPH. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Owner will contact manufacturer.
Vehicle was involved in a head on collision at 35 MPH. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Manufacturer was contacted by consumer.
My then 20 year old daughter was driving our 1999 escort zx2. She stoped at a stop sign, and as she began to accell. The air bags deployed for no reason. She was shaken up, and burned on her face and arms. I reported this to ford motor company, they told me because the vehicle was out of warranty, they would not be responsible and would not even inestigate the concern. They advised me to contact my insurance co. I contacted farmers ins. They said that since there was no accident it was not covered. However they agreed to pay for a portion of the investigation. A report was made by an independant co. They recommended taht the air bag module be removed and sent to a qualified engineer for evaluation. North point ford in n.l.r. Ar. Removed the part, and farmers sent it to be evaluated. In the mean time my vehicle is damaged and no one will help. I have not heard anything more from farmers, as of 1-31-05. I know that ford has recalled other year model escorts for the same possible concern, but they refuse to help me or even investigate. I had esp to 100,000 miles , I carry full coverage insurance, and this kind of damage and injury is not covered , this does not seem right to me . Is there anything more I can do. Please advise.
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision while driving at 45 MPH. Upon impact, none of the frontal air bags deployed. Driver sustained back and neck injuries, and is currently in therapy. *ak *sc
While driving smoke started to come out from the front passenger side air bag compartment. Consumer pulled over, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
While driving 45 MPH driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a utility pole. Upon impact, front air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained bruises all over the body, and was transported to the hospital. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, and dealer could not duplicate the problem.
After hitting a guard rail 70 MPH on driver's front side air bags did not deploy. Consumer sustained minor arm injuries.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the vehicle having electrical problems. The vehicle was taken into a dealer and stayed over night. The consumer went to pick up the car and when he got in the car it would not start. The mechanic told him to get into the vehicle. When he started it he realized that the air bag light was on. He was told to pump the gas pedal at which time both frontal air bags deployed. The manufacturer was contacted, as well as the dealer, and told consumer that it was caused for after market products that were install in the vehicle.
My driver side airbag popped out all of a sudden. I lost control of the car and hit a brick mail box. After the collision the other airbag popped out. I filed a police statement and I had a witness driving behind me who saw what happened. I have contacted ford but they have not returned a call as of 8/25/03.
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the air bags failed to deploy, consumer was injured.
Air bags did not release when impact to a tree occurred. Estimated speed was 45 miles per hour. Damaged done to front by collision with tree.
In a frontal collision none of the air bags deployed on impact.
While driving 45mph front of vehicle hit side of another vehicle, and air bags did not deploy.
While traveling about 55mph on highway another vehicle veered in front of consumer's vehicle, and it went into a construction barrier. Upon impact, dual airbags didn't deploy.
While driving at state speed limit involved in a head on collision without warning. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy, resulting in two fatalities.
The vehicle was involved in an accident and both the driver and passenger air bags failed to deploy, causing the driver and another consumer to sustain injuries.
While driving, consumer hit pile of sand and loss control of the vehicle and then it a tree, the airbag light illuminated, however the airbags failed to deploy. *ak
The escort airbags did not deploy when vehicle hit another car head on. (escort front hit side of flat bed trailer) significant damage to front end of car and no damage to trailer.
Consumer was involved in a front collision, in which neither airbag deployed, consumer suffered minor injuries.
Weather was 74 degrees, I t-boned vehicle in the wrong @ 25mph. Neither airbag deployed on impact, seatbelt unfastened causing me to hit windshield and get leg caught under steering column. Possible permanent injuries.
The right passenger airbag exploded when deployed, separating entirely from the dashboard and was briefly on fire, then smoking on the floor.
Vehicle was at an intersection at a stop sign and another vehicle was coming up a hill, and consumer's vehicle was hit on driver's side. Dealership was aware of problem. Upon impact, driver and passenger air bags failed to deploy. There were two injuries.*ak
Consumer was traveling about30 MPH on a side street and another vehicle hit consumer's vehicle on broadside, and vehicle was totaled, but air bags didn't deploy.
While driving at approximately 25-30 MPH a deer jumped in front, vehicle hit it, ran off road, and fell into a ditch. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy, causing minor injuries. Vehicle was a total loss.
After being in a car accident at 30 MPH in rain, air bags did not deploy. There was no prior warning . The car was totaled.
Vehicle was involved in a head-on collision of 25-20 MPH impact. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy until after driver's head struck steering wheel, and caused driver's clothes to catch on fire. Dealer notified, and informed consumer to contact the federal safety agency. Please feel free to provide any further details.
Vehicle involved in a frontal collision at 55 MPH. Vehicle hit a concrete divider and bounced off, striking another vehicle. Upon impact, both air bags did not depoy. Please feel free to provide any further details.
While driving about 40 MPH, vehicle struck a pickup but air bag did not deploy, resulting in ijury of the driver.
While driving vehicle had frontal impact, and driver's /passenger's airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupants. Please provide further information.
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