1996 Ford Mustang airbags problems

21 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). 11 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 21
of this car's complaints: 9%
crashes: 11
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Frontal
11
Side/window
2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Ford Mustang airbags problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Ford Mustang airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

No deployment 5

Related recalls

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator moduleReported October 3, 2001 · 911 vehicles affected

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

What 1996 Ford Mustang owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 19, 2017 · Airbags, Engine · CA · crash

Driver and passenger customized, and tunniing. Rims customs

Filed Aug 5, 2003 · Airbags · NM

Air bag deployed without prior warning.

Filed Apr 10, 2003 · Airbags, Fuel system · 62,123 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

The air bags did not deploy during an accident. *mr the consumer was rear ended and hit other vehicles, as this happened, the seat back broke and the seat belt buckle had came loose. The engine continued to run and the fuel safety switch did not turn off. Scc

Filed Oct 16, 2002 · Airbags · GA

While driving at 45 MPH air bag deployed with out any reason, dealer and manufacturer has been notified. Please provide further information. Mr

Filed Jun 13, 2002 · Airbags · CA

Air bag light is flashing a code, and no one can tell consumer what the code means. Every now and then engine check light goes on for no reason. Consumer has taken vehicle to a number of mechanics, and no one could give her any reason why vehicle was doing this.

Filed Apr 17, 2002 · Acceleration, Airbags · NC

While sitting in traffic without prior warning the vehicle began to move forward and tap the car in front, as a result the dual air bag falsely deployed and broke the window. Nlm

Filed Aug 27, 2001 · Airbags · LA · crash

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision of 30 MPH impact with a 1991, chevrolet, suburban. Upon impact, both air bags deployed but did not inflate. Vehicle at an independent shop for repairs. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

Filed Jul 30, 2001 · Airbags · NJ

Vehicle sold without airbags, not disclaimed to me at purchase nor is it listed as so on your site.

Filed Jul 8, 2001 · Airbags · AZ

While driving on the freeway at approximately 55 MPH, the passenger side air bag deployed without any apparent reason. The vehicle was no involved in any type of impact. Ford initially agreed to pay for the damages to the car and replacement of the airbag, but is now claiming that the airbag is only covered for 5 years or 50,000 miles. They claim that this is only covered under warranty, even though it is an obviously defective part.

Filed May 18, 2000 · Airbags · TX

On a service road at a red light all of sudden both driver's side and passenger's side airbags deployed. Had vehicle towed to the dealer.

Questions about the 1996 Ford Mustang airbags

Does the 1996 Ford Mustang have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 21 complaints about the airbags of the 1996 Ford Mustang, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Ford Mustang airbags problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Ford Mustang airbags?

Yes, 1 recall: 01V318000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Ford Mustang have bad airbags?

The Ford Mustang model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (348 complaints), 2014 (245 complaints) and 2008 (240 complaints).