2000 Ford Escort airbags problems

Filed Feb 2, 2015 · Airbags · 179,000 miles · AZ · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2000 ford escort. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the contact attempted to change lanes and crashed into a van. The air bags deployed with such an extreme force that the contact sustained injuries to the face, chest, and right arm that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an unknown location where it was not diagnosed or repaired. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 179,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Aug 11, 2006 · Airbags · 75,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Dt*: the contact stated the airbags did not deploy in an accident causing the driver to hit and fracture the windshield at 35 MPH. The accident was a rear end collision. The driver was wearing a seatbelt. The airbag warning light was not on prior to the crash. Pictures were available and a police report was taken.

Filed Mar 6, 2006 · Airbags, Locks · ND · crash · 1 injury

I had an accident in east grand forks, minnesota on 02/28/06 I was going north on 5th ave n.e. And t-boned the other vehicle traveling westbound on 10th st n.e. They failed to stop at a stop sign. My air bags did not deploy all the way out they popped out of the steering wheel and dash on the passenger side but the air bag layed in my lap after the accident and vehicles came to a rest I still heard the air bags trying to inflate on impact my drivers door also flew open and my seat belt on the drivers side did not lock I was the only person in the vehicle.

Filed Jun 2, 2005 · Airbags · IA · crash · 1 injury

Dt: caller's son was in as accident. Upon impact, rear air bags did not deploy. The car was hit from behind at the speed of 30 MPH. Car was thrown 150 feet with no skid marks. Caller's son was severely injured, and has been in rehabilitation. Dealer has never called them back. Manufacturer has been called many times, and did not return calls.

Filed Dec 21, 2004 · Airbags · 89,384 miles · MN · crash · 2 injuries

Crash with injuries, front end damage to 2000, ford, escort zx2 head injuries due to low airbags. Both driver and passenger had head injuries because the airbags provided no head/neck protection.

Filed Nov 12, 2004 · Airbags, Seat belts · CA · crash · 1 injury

Consumer's was traveling on the highway another vehicle crossed over into consumer's vehicle lane and hit it head on. The driver 's side seat belt failed to hold the driver in. Upon impact, both frontal airs bags did not deploy. Driver sustained head injuries. The ambulance was called, but the driver refused to go to the hospital by ambulance. She went on her on the same day. Vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company.

Filed May 21, 2004 · Airbags · 48,000 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

My daughter had a front end collision and the air bag did not release. She was stopped at a traffic light and a 2000 honda accord came around the corner and hit her head on on the passenger side.

Filed Jun 16, 2002 · Airbags, Seat belts · CO · crash · 2 injuries

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Jun 10, 2002 · Airbags · CA · crash · 1 injury

Air bags smoked and singed required occupant to crawl out passenger side as drivers side caved in.

Filed May 23, 2002 · Airbags, Seat belts · KY · crash · 5 injuries

My daughter hydroplaned and was slung into a guard rail. On impact two seatbelts popped open. The airbags opened but didn't prevent the driver and passenger from hitting the windshield. I thought airbags were supposed to prevent people from hitting the windshield.*ak