1997 Ford Taurus airbags problems

Filed Nov 3, 2005 · Airbags · 83,749 miles · AZ · crash

Dt: the contact stated while driving at 70 MPH the contact's vehicle hit a retainer wall. The airbags did not deploy until the vehicle was completely stopped. The vehicle was totaled ,and is currently at a salvage yard. There has been no inspection to see why the airbags malfunctioned. A police report was taken at the scene.

Filed Oct 27, 2005 · Airbags · 104,000 miles · PA

Dt: the contact stated when the vehicle was first started the air big light illuminated. The air bag light blinked four times and then went off for approximately three or four seconds. While the vehicle was running this pattern was repeated over and over. The vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the problem.

Filed Mar 23, 2005 · Airbags · DC

Air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on while driving. Driver took vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic stated that the problem could not be duplicated.

Filed Dec 31, 2004 · Airbags, Seat belts · 115,500 miles · NJ · crash · 2 injuries

I was involved in a one car accident with some stone guard rails on route 18 north in eatontown, new jersey. My seat belt release on impact and sent me flying to the passenger side of the car on top of my boyfriend. Also the air bags never deployed. And we hit the gurad rails at 65 MPH. I would like to hear something back from someone at the ford headquarters. Because my boyfriend and I could hav lost ours lives due to the defects of this car. The car is totaled out. Andmy boyfriend only walked away with a bruised shoulder and whiplash, while I on the other hand had a concussion, whiplash and various muscle strains. I thank my god .

Filed Sep 14, 2004 · Airbags · OH · crash · 1 injury

Air bags did not deploy when consumer's vehicle hit a telephone pole. *mr *sc

Filed May 3, 2004 · Airbags · WI · 1 injury

While pulling forward both frontal air bags deployed. This caused driver to burn his hand, and the windshield to break. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and dealer was unable to resolve the problem.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Airbags · 50,000 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

While driving at 40 MPH vehicle was involved in a head on collision. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. *ak *sc

Filed Feb 24, 2004 · Airbags · 50,000 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

The vehicle hydro planed while making a right turn at 40 MPH on a wet road. As a result the consumer lost control of the vehicle, and impacted a guard rail head on. Upon impact, none of the frontal air bags deployed. The consumer sustained serious thumb injuries when it came in contact with the steering wheel, and required surgery. The vehicle was totaled. *ak

Filed Nov 13, 2003 · Airbags · 146,000 miles · TX

While driving 65 MPH driver's side and passenger's side air bags inadvertently deployed. Consumer managed to pull over. Police informed the consumer it was safe to drive the vehicle home. Dealership was notified but the problem was not resolved.

Filed Jun 6, 2003 · Airbags · 30 miles · AZ · 1 injury

While driving aprox 30 miles an hour without any collision or impac both of the air bags deployed..