Airbag light flashes on/off frequently. Defective sensor is suspected. Part is unavailable. A major safety concern. Not sure if there was a recall prior to purchase or change out of parts.
1994 Ford Taurus airbags problems
38 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). 33 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 38
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- crashes
- 33
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Frontal26
- Side/window3
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
0k-25k
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175k-200k
200k+
Ford Taurus airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Ford Taurus airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1994 Ford Taurus owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Vehicle accelerated at high speed on the freeway, going to 120 MPH. It went so long, while he was standing on the brakes it blew out the motor, vehicle crashed, and air bags did not deploy, causing minor injuries.*ak
Air bag light flashes on and off while driving. Dealer will be notified. Please provide additional information
Consumer was traveling about 15mph on highway and was entering into an intersection when another vehicle coming from another direction hit him him. Upon impact, driverside airbag didn't deploy. Vehicle was totaled, but consumer wasn't hurt.*ak
Right front of the car hit a piece of concrete at 15mph, and both driver's side and passenger's side airbags deployed. Driver's side airbag had holes in it which let out a chemical which caused driver to go blind. Noone has seen vehicle.
Vehicle was involved in a rear end accident at 22 MPH because brakes failed to engage while applying. Aslo, both air bags did not deploy. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details.
Consumer was involved in an head-on collision in which driver's side air bag did not deploy. Please provide any further details.
Consumer stopped at a light when engine started revving with foot on brakes. Vehicle suddenly accelerated, and rearended another vehicle. This was the 2nd time it has happened. Air bag did not deploy. Will be taking to dealer.
The consumers stated that she was at the light and another vechicle ran into he head on , trying to make a left turn. The airbag did deploy. But the airbag hit her face the chemicals burn from the airbag burned her left cheek and blew her eye glasses off of her face. And left her face numb, and left burn marks on the bottom of her chin. The car is total (violent deployment).. Mjs
Both front air bags failed to deploy durring a 25mph frontal impact crash.
Questions about the 1994 Ford Taurus airbags
Does the 1994 Ford Taurus have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 38 complaints about the airbags of the 1994 Ford Taurus, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1994 Ford Taurus airbags problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1994 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 1994 Ford Taurus problems
Engine 291Transmission 265Electrical 81Body 64Acceleration 61Brakes 55Lights 51Fuel system 50Suspension 44Visibility 29Steering 26Locks 13Seat belts 10Tires 10Seats 4Wheels 1
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