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.
1997 Ford Taurus: airbags did not deploy in a crash
15 of the 768 complaints about the 1997 Ford Taurus describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
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 .
Air bags did not deploy when consumer's vehicle hit a telephone pole. *mr *sc
While driving at 40 MPH vehicle was involved in a head on collision. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. *ak *sc
Consumer states that when they were hit on the front passenger side of the vehicle the air bag did not deploy causing minor injuries to the consumer. Dealer notified. *mr the consumer was involved in a head on collision. Before the crash a complete repair kit was placed in the vehicle but the air bag failed to deploy.
Nar 3-10-03 information request on behalf of ford motor companies about a complaint sent to them from the consumer about passenger side airbags coverage. Ford requested a written explanation to resolve matters. *cb the consumer stated air bag deployed when the vehicle hit a pole traveling at 2- 25 MPH. During the process of repairing the air bag, the repair shop stated the passenger air bag did not deploy because it was defective.
Consume r was traveling about 65mph on highway. While driving another vehicle veered into consumer's vehicle. Applied brakes, and driver's side airbag didn't go off.
Consumer's vehicle was traveling about 65mph on highway, and without prior warning, another motorist struck consumer's vehicle, and airbags didn't deploy. Dealership is aware of problem.
Foot had slipped off accelerator pedal, and vehcle hit a trailer. Upon impact with trailer, air bags failed to deploy. Took vehicle to dealership, and was informed by mechanic that air bags were faulty.
Consumer was traveling about 30mph on a side street, and there was another vehicle parked on side of road, and consumer's vehicle hit other vehicle from behind. Upon impact, driver's side airbag did not deploy.whenever the alternator gets wet the light gomes on and the power steering fails making it difficult to control the vehicle. Nlm
A funny noise coming from steering wheel. Took vehicle to dealership & mechanic indicated that air bag was defective. Clock spring/connect switch were not working. It was damaged. Air bags would not deploy if involved in an accident. Air bag needed to be replaced. Was not covered under warranty.*ak
Was driving & lost control. Hit a sign, then head-on into a cement wall & blacked out. Air bags failed to deploy. Driver sustained some injuries. Refused treatment until much later. Air bags had previously deployed in another accident & were repaired. *ak
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Ford Taurus no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1997 Ford Taurus?
15 of 768 owner complaints about the 1997 Ford Taurus (2%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Ford Taurus?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Ford Taurus
Transmission failure 44Stalling 33Slipping 26Loss of power 24Engine failure 21Overheating 20Wipers 20Jerking 19Brake failure 17Check engine light 14Seat belt 13Grinding brakes 12Fuel pump 12Headlights 12Coil spring 11Fire or smoke 11Harsh shifting 11Tire blowout 11Adaptive cruise 10Power steering loss 10Sudden acceleration 10Knocking 9ABS 8Won't shift 8Door locks 6Power windows 6Steering noise 6Hesitation 5Won't start 5
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