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 did not deploy in a crash
6 of the 236 complaints about the 1998 Ford Mustang describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- 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
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
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.
Air bag did not inflate fully in a front end collision.
Upon impact the airbag did not deploy. The airbag deployed after the driver exited the vehicle. When the air bag finally deployed, it caused the driver's head to go into the windshield . The drive sustained severe injuries to the head. The manufacturer has been notified.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Ford Mustang no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1998 Ford Mustang?
6 of 236 owner complaints about the 1998 Ford Mustang (3%) 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 1998 Ford Mustang?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Ford Mustang
Fire or smoke 10Fuel pump 10Seat belt 7Stalling 7Loss of power 6Fuel smell 5Overheating 5Tire blowout 5
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