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1991 Ford Taurus airbags problems

55 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). 21 crashes reported.

owner complaints
55
of this car's complaints
9%
crashes
21
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Frontal
    23
  • Frontal: sensor/control module
    10
  • Side/window
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Ford Taurus airbags problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Ford Taurus airbags

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

Airbag light 19No deployment 13

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Defective air bag crash sensorOpened November 14, 1996, still open

Cfas sent a follow-up letter on december 12, 1996, to change the intent of the petition to airbag aggressivity and deployment variability.the federal safety agency received the letter on 12/12/96; accordingly, the petition due day was changed to april 12, 1997.cfas petitioned the agency to conduct an investigation to determine whether the airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems for the 1991-92 chevrolet corsica/beretta, 1990-92 ford taurus, and 1994-96 chrysler minivans are defective.cfas allege that information on low speed crashes here occupants have suffered fatal injuries suggests [that the above vehicles] have defective airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems.

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What 1991 Ford Taurus owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 15, 2010 · Airbags · SC

1991 ford taurus. Consumer writes regarding a recall on the airbag module *tgw the consumer stated the air bag module failed for the second time.

Filed Oct 25, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · PA

The trans-axle recall was never repaired even when the vehicle was serviced 3 times for other recalls, the vehicle has had three recalls since the recall was issued. Nlm

Filed Sep 3, 2002 · Airbags · IL

Air bag light came on and will stay on. Consumer has taken vehicle into dealer several times, but dealer stated that there was no problem with vehicle.

Filed Jul 9, 2002 · Airbags · TX · crash

While driving 40 MPH and as a result of a vehicle head-on crash air bags did not deploy. Please provide further information.

Filed Sep 11, 2001 · Airbags, Seat belts · MS · crash · 3 injuries

While traveling at 45 MPH driver air bags did not deploy, resulting in injury to driver. Ford has been notified. Also restraints did not lock when brakes were applied. *ak the vehicles crash impact caused the transmission to slip and damages to windsheild,front bumper and oil stick holder.

Filed Sep 5, 2001 · Airbags · MS · crash

Vehicle was involved in an accident in which driver's air bag did not deploy. Dealer/manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed May 16, 2001 · Airbags · FL · crash · 1 injury

Consumer was driving at approximately 25-30 MPH and was pushed off road by an aggressive driver, causing consumer's vehicle to run off road and hitting a telephone pole head-on, causing head injuries when hitting steering wheel. Airbag did not deploy. There was no warning or indication of inoperative airbag. *ak

Filed Feb 5, 2001 · Airbags, Electrical · NY

Air bag light has been illuminating on dash. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer noticed wiring harness had short circuited, causing light to illuminate. Also, experienced a problem with total loss of steering power. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.

Filed Sep 16, 2000 · Airbags · PA

Air bag light blinking a code. Ford wants $600. To repair a rear sensor. Air bag will not activate in a crash until this excessive repair amount is paid to repair. We need help with this safety item, please.

Filed Jun 1, 2000 · Airbags · NV · crash

While driving in parking lot traveling 8mph, another vehicle coming from the west and traveling about 25-35mph, was taking a short cut through the parking lot from a busy street, and hit consumer on the right front passenger's side. Upon impact, driver's side airbag didn't deploy.

Questions about the 1991 Ford Taurus airbags

Does the 1991 Ford Taurus have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 55 complaints about the airbags of the 1991 Ford Taurus, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1991 Ford Taurus airbags problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1991 Ford Taurus airbags?

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

What year does the Ford Taurus have bad airbags?

The Ford Taurus model years with the most airbags complaints are 2000 (88 complaints), 2001 (66 complaints) and 1991 (55 complaints).

Other 1991 Ford Taurus problems

Transmission 260Engine 115Steering 76Brakes 74Body 62Electrical 44Suspension 27Acceleration 26Visibility 19Tires 15Fuel system 10Seat belts 9Wheels 9Locks 7Lights 6Seats 3

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