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1998 Ford Mustang airbags problems

15 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). 11 crashes reported.

owner complaints
15
of this car's complaints
6%
crashes
11
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Frontal
    7
  • Side/window
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Ford Mustang airbags problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Ford Mustang airbags

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

No deployment 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1998 Ford Mustang owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 6, 2020 · Airbags · 99,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

Stirring-wheel airbags did not deploy on getting hit head-but on the passenger side did deploy but due to the defect stirring wheel airbag not deploying the driver to hit the windshield

Filed Oct 23, 2017 · Airbags · 147,000 miles · NY · crash · 2 injuries

Vehicle was involved in an accident, neither front airbags deployed

Filed May 11, 2016 · Airbags, Seats · 124,000 miles · NV · crash · 1 injury

On may 5, 2016, I was driving on hwy 395 (nevada). Driving at approximately 40 MPH due to rain/hail. I felt my car begin to hydroplane, and then began to spin out of control across the hwy. At least 5 complete circles until I slammed into a concrete wall where the car came to a stop. My airbags did not deploy. The drivers seat bolts broke upon impact as well. No other cars were involved, but I suffered multiple bruises on my rt. Arm, as well as severe whiplash and internal bruising from seat breaking free upon impact. My back/spine are in serious pain due to being knocked out of alignment when the seat broke, and airbags did not deploy. I did not file a claim with my insurance company, as I only have liability insurance, however I do have an accident case number from the nevada highway patrol: # 160500374 date: 05/05/2016 time: 9:56 am

Filed May 21, 2003 · Airbags · 50,000 miles · GA

Passive restraint system disables my ignition (it seems) sometimes when I put my key in to start the car. The alarm light blinks rapidly and if I take out my key and re insert it, I will hear a small noise like a mechanism resetting and then my car will start. 3 attempts to put on diagnostic machine..failed to diagnose.

Filed Dec 17, 2001 · Airbags · MO · crash

Consumer's vehicle collided into a wood fence at 30mph. Upon impact, air bag did not deploy. Dealer has not been notified. Please provide further details.

Filed Mar 5, 2001 · Airbags, Seat belts · OH · crash · 2 injuries

Vehicle was rear ended and collided with another vehicle. Upon impact, driver's seatback collapsed, and restraints released. Also, airbags did not deploy, resuling in minor injuries. Ford will be notified.

Filed Jan 24, 2000 · Airbags · MI · crash · 1 injury

While driving and without hitting a bump, both driver's side and passenger's side airbags deployed. Driver lost control of the vehicle, and hit several trees. Vehicle has not been seen.

Filed Sep 29, 1999 · Airbags · IN · crash · 1 injury

No summary.

Filed Apr 12, 1999 · Airbags · NV

Air bag did not inflate fully in a front end collision.

Filed Feb 26, 1999 · Airbags · CA · crash

Vehicle was in an accident that caused a delayed reaction of the air bags. When accident was over and while checking to see if everyone in the vehicle was okay, the bags deployed. Dealer has been contacted.

Questions about the 1998 Ford Mustang airbags

Does the 1998 Ford Mustang have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the airbags of the 1998 Ford Mustang, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Ford Mustang airbags problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford Mustang airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

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).

Other 1998 Ford Mustang problems

Engine 41Brakes 33Fuel system 30Steering 22Transmission 21Acceleration 18Seat belts 18Suspension 16Electrical 12Seats 9Tires 9Body 8Visibility 6Lights 4Locks 4Wheels 2

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