1993 Ford Taurus: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Feb 27, 2006 · Airbags · 93,000 miles · MI · crash · 2 injuries

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was involved in a multi car crash at 30 MPH in icy conditions; however the front air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was struck by numerous other vehicles and the vehicle was impacted on the entire front end, passenger's side doors and driver's side rear door. Injuries were sustained to the driver to the chest from impacting the steering wheel and knees hitting the dash. The passenger sustained injuries to the neck, a collapsed right lung and several broken ribs from impacting the dash board. Both occupants were wearing seat belts. The police were on the scene and made a written report. The vehicle was inspected by the insurance company and deemed totaled. Updated 03/280/6.

Filed May 23, 2000 · Airbags · IN · crash · 1 injury

Consumer's son had an accident and air bags did not deploy. Driver was not seriously injured. Automobile was hit 3 times going 55 MPH, once in the rear and twice in the front. *ak

Filed May 18, 2000 · Airbags · NC · crash

Consumer was traveling about 45mph on the highway and another vehicle veered into consumer's vehicle who, in turn, hit another vehicle. Upon impact, driver's airbag didn't go off at all.

Filed Jan 14, 2000 · Airbags, Electrical · IN · crash · 1 injury

While driving 30-40 MPH had a direct frontal impact, and driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant who sustained injuries because of the crash. Manufacturer nor insurance company have inspected vehicle. No prior problems with airbag system. *ak vehicle has experienced several engine related problems, the timing cover gasket was replaced and the engine was replaced, after the engine was replaced there were still continuous problems with the engine, the heater hose was replaced, the engine began to stall, and the tensioner pulley and belt were replaced. The transmission was replaced. The battery was replaced. The turbine shaft speed sensor was replaced.

Filed May 6, 1999 · Airbags · WA · crash · 1 injury

Consumer had an accident in which vehicle hydroplaned and hit a gravel enbankment. Upon impact, driver's side air bag did not deploy, causing driver to sustain some injuries.

Filed Nov 2, 1998 · Airbags, Seat belts · IA · crash · 1 injury

Consumer says that in an accident the air bags did not deploy. *ak seat belt broke .

Filed Apr 24, 1998 · Airbags, Seat belts · OR · crash · 1 injury

While driving driver passed out, hit power pole, air bags did not inflate properly. Also shoulder harness failed to hold driver. Driver suffered head injuries/massive bruises and a broken left arm.

Filed Feb 4, 1998 · Airbags · NC

Daughter killed when air bag failed to deploy on frontal impact. Mfrs have investigated and concluded air bag was disabled, probably intentionally, prior to crash. Facts seem inconsistent with this conclusion.

Filed Feb 4, 1998 · Airbags · NC

Air bag failed to deploy in frontal impact resultingin death.

Filed Oct 30, 1997 · Airbags, Brakes · MO · crash

Consumer was involved in a 30 MPH frontal collision, resulting from brake pedal traveling to the floor, causing extended stopping distance in which the driver's air bag did not deploy. Consumer also states that after the vehicle was inspected that failure of the braking system was due to the master cylinder . *ak please give any further details and also add vehicle identifcation number.

Filed Mar 14, 1997 · Airbags · AZ · crash · 1 injury

Driver hit a light pole and the driver's side air bag didn't deploy.

Filed Jan 17, 1997 · Airbags, Seats · UT · crash · 1 injury

Driving vehicle at 50 MPH, started slowing down, road conditions bad, hit sheet of ice, spun into median & around median, hit guardrail twice, driver's/passenger's air bags did not deploy, seat belt held, seats separated from anchors.