Tl* the contact owned a 2003 ford mustang. While driving approximately 10 MPH on the highway, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The front passenger sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact's vehicle was destroyed and towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was not contacted and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
2003 Ford Mustang: airbags did not deploy in a crash
7 of the 145 complaints about the 2003 Ford Mustang describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- 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
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 ford mustang. The contact's vehicle crashed into a fire hydrant, spun out, and crashed into a residence. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed destroyed. A police report was filed. The driver sustained a fractured clavicle and suffered numerous cuts and abrasions. Medical attention was required. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. Updated 01/27/17
Air bag failed to deploy. Making a left hand turn from a driveway into the street and was hit with speed over 40mph. Completely totaled the front end of car and buckled the hood severely. Front bumper completely removed. Impact was initially on driver side, but the entire front end was destroyed.
During a 30 MPH rear end collision, the consumesr air bag did not deploy. The consumer suffered minor injuries. Please provide more information.
While driving at 40 MPH vehicle was involved in a head on collision. Upon impact, both front air bags did not deploy. *ak consumer was attempting to make a left turn when oncoming vehicle traveling to fast to stop hit the consumer. No injuries and no one was charged with the accident. Consumer's insurance didn't cover the damages so he request reimbursement for expenses not covered.
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and the air bags failed to deploy. *jb the consumer had no where to go on the four lane highway when the other vehicle hit the consumer head on. The entire front end was smashed and neither air bag deployed on impact. *scc
Consumer stated that when hit at 35mph in the front driver side of the vehicle the air bags did not deploy. Dealer notified.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2003 Ford Mustang no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2003 Ford Mustang?
7 of 145 owner complaints about the 2003 Ford Mustang (5%) 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 2003 Ford Mustang?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
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