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.
2000 Ford Escort: airbags did not deploy in a crash
9 of the 98 complaints about the 2000 Ford Escort describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
Was traveling about 60mph on highway there was a stalled vehicle on highway inside right lane , and she ran into back of vehicle. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.
Consumer was traveling on a city street at about 25mph and another vehicle crashed into consumer's vehicle head on. Upon impact, driver's side airbag didn't deploy. *ak both air bags failed to deploy during the accident.
Consumer was traveling 60mph on highway and another vehicle was traveling up on road, going wrong way. Veered into consumer's vehicle, causing it to crash. Dual airbags didnt deploy.
Vehicle involved in a frontal collision of 35-40 MPH impact with a dodge 4x4 pick up, both air bags did not deploy. No injury reported. Dealer notified, and repairs were being made at consumer insurance cost. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
While at a stop/light another vehicle driving about 30-35 MPH rear ended this vehicle, causing it to go forward and hit vehicle in front. Upon impact, driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy, and did not protect occupants in this crash. There was damage to the front end. No prior problems with the airbag system. Please provide further information.
Brakes failed, resulting in a frontal collision. Upon impact, driver's airbag did not deploy, causing injury to the driver. Also, rear seat collapsed. Dealer has been notified.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2000 Ford Escort no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2000 Ford Escort?
9 of 98 owner complaints about the 2000 Ford Escort (9%) 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 2000 Ford Escort?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
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