2002 Ford Mustang: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Nov 14, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 146,000 miles · OR · crash · 2 injuries

There was a vehicle in front of me. Both vehicles were traveling at the same speed. The car in front of me anchored the brakes. I was 3 car length behind. Th ABS failed and did not allow the brakes to resume. We hit the back end of the car in front at 35mph. The passenger seatbelt broke ending my fiance head into the windshield. The airbags did not deploy car was totaled and the toyota did not have a scratch: myself and my girl are both injured. I purchased this car 5/14. I believe there may not be airbags and I also think this car escaped having to have a salvage title. We are upset to say the least. As it is one thing but to put a consumers life at risk is another. This is the second car from this dealer since march 2014 that we had been given a death trap.

Filed Dec 16, 2008 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Driving on highway, raining, cruise control on, lost control of vehicle, hit tree head on. Airbags did not deploy.

Filed Mar 19, 2008 · Airbags · CA · crash · 1 injury

I was in a head on collusion at about 65 miles per hour, my car was totaled and the airbags did not deploy.

Filed Oct 31, 2005 · Airbags, Steering · NY · crash

Dt: the contact's daughter lost total control of the vehicle. The roads were dry and she was driving 40-50 MPH. The vehicle started to spin and hit a guard rail. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to the ford dealership. She was unaware if anything was done. The vehicle was taken to an auto body shop. The tow truck driver stated, at the scene, it was a problem with the steering column. The vehicle was totaled. She was unsure if a police report was taken.

Filed Jul 25, 2005 · Airbags · 70,000 miles · NJ · crash · 3 injuries

2 door ford mustang convertable was involved in a motor vehicle accident with another car on saturday 7/23/05 with 3 people injured in the mustang. The air bags did not deploy at all

Filed Jun 14, 2004 · Airbags · 19,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

While driving at 30 MPH the consumer entered a one way street the wrong way. Then, consumer's vehicle collided with another vehicle head on. Consumer wore seat belts, but air bags failed to deploy. Upon impact, driver sustained injuries, and the police did make a report. Vehicle was totaled in the collision.

Filed Feb 23, 2004 · Airbags, Seat belts · 27,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

While driving north at 45 MPH a vehicle traveling south hit consumer's vehicle head on. Front air bags did not deploy, and driver's seat belt did not lock. Driver's head hit the steering wheel. Driver was transported to the emergency room for treatment of neck pain and injuries to the legs.

Filed Aug 30, 2003 · Airbags · HI · crash

To whom it may concern,on aug. 26, 2003 at around 9:45 pm I was in a terrible car accident in my 2002 ford mustang ,in which my airbags failed to deploy. The point of impact was approximately 50-55 MPH head on and I was also struck from behind. I am very angry that my airbags did not deploy at the point of impact, especially with the advanced technology and sensors installed on my vehicle. The police were also very worried at that fact. I want to know if there is any legal action I can take against ford motor co. For jeopardizing my safety. Jason hirst.

Filed Jul 18, 2003 · Airbags · 27,000 miles · TX · crash

I own 2 / 2002 ford mustangs. My son has been in 2 accidents with his within the last year and in both incidents his airbag did not deploy. The first accident may have a reasonable explanation but the 2nd one was an accident that involved him hitting a concrete barrier at better than 40 MPH. I had the airbag tested when repaired on the 1st accident and approved. I am very concerned about future protection from this device and ford actually expects me to pay for additional testing. Can you help?

Filed Jun 17, 2003 · Airbags · 26,000 miles · TX · crash

Subject:airbag failure comments: twice now my son has had an accident with his 2002 mustang and the airbag did not deploy. Fortunately he was not hurt. My major concern is that I had the airbag specifically tested at the repair shop at the last repair before accepting delivery of the car. I was told someone is hired by the repair shop to come out and run tests by hooking up instruments to the car and getting a read out. To the best of my knowledge this was done but my son just had his 2nd accident and his car hit a concrete barrier at better than 40 MPH and the airbag still did not deploy. I have reported it to consumer service at the ford website but have not received a response. I am very concerned about my son's future use of this car and that fact that my wife owns an identical mustang of the same manufactured year of 2002. Have there been any other cases where the airbag has not deployed when it was expected too and who can I contact about further action to take? Very concerned, chris koss from the federal safety agency web site.

Filed Nov 12, 2002 · Airbags · CA · crash

The consumer was at a intersection in proceeding to pull out. Another vehicle ran the red light and hit her head on. The dual airbags didn't deploy at all. Please furnish additional information. Mr

Filed Jun 24, 2002 · Airbags · TX · crash

Both air bags failed to deploy. Our mustang struck a pick up truck as it turned left in front of us at an intersection while traveling 40 MPH. We struck his right rear panel and neither one of the air bags deployed.