Tl* the contact owns a 1994 ford mustang. While driving at an unknown speed, the rear driver side tire detached from the rim. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and it slid into an embankment and went airborne into a tree. The air bag failed to deploy. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact stated that she purchased four tires from sam's club and that the wrong tire size was placed on the vehicle, which caused the crash. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,480.
1994 Ford Mustang: airbags did not deploy in a crash
7 of the 356 complaints about the 1994 Ford Mustang describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Consumer was involved in a 35 MPH frontal collision in which driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Driver's airbag did not deploy which did not protect the occupant in a 40 MPH frontal impact. Please provide further information.
Consumer was driving on highway at normal speed when vehicle started to hydroplane/ blowout occurred on the right rear. Threw vehicle into a bridge, caved in gas tank, end spinned. Took off the entire front, including hydraulics, the hood was still down and intact. The air bags never deployed. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
While driving, started to slow down, weather rainy, rearended another vehicle, the brakes failed to catch, traveling at 45 MPH, air bag did not deploy.
Drivers airbag did not deploy, fuel pump shut-off switch did not shut off upon frontal impact; deer ran into side panel, went over embankment, hit a tree.
Drivers side airbag did not deploy upon 2:00 collision.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Equipment description: passenger vehicles that have had the driver's air bag module replaced after april 5, 2000. The replacement driver's air bag module inflator may have insufficient welds that could prevent proper inflation of the air bag.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the driver's air bag may not properly deploy which could potentially result in less than the intended level of occupant protection.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver's air bag module. Owner notification began october 5, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 01V318000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1994 Ford Mustang no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1994 Ford Mustang?
7 of 356 owner complaints about the 1994 Ford Mustang (2%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Ford Mustang?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Ford Mustang
Overheating 30Engine failure 19Fire or smoke 17Airbag light 12Stalling 10Seat belt 8Brake failure 7Slipping 6Knocking 5
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