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
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
- Frontal7
- Side/window1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ford Mustang airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Ford Mustang airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1998 Ford Mustang owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Vehicle was involved in an accident, neither front airbags deployed
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
No summary.
Air bag did not inflate fully in a front end collision.
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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