I bought the vehicle from this company. I expect that all parts be in safe working condition... I was in an automobile accident june 3, 2005 in which while traveling about 50 MPH my car struck the side of a ford truck that had pulled out perpendicular into my lane. My car was wedged beneath the truck and the front end was demolished while the dash has evidence of moving back as well including the bruises on my knees and leg. My car was determined "totaled" and I am in therapy for my injuries to include portions of my body from head to toe. My airbag did not deploy!!! The vehicle was sold to me in less than safe driving condition as the airbag was one of many reasons I agreed to buy the car. Ford should not allow the resale of their product unless it is safe.
1998 Ford Taurus: airbags did not deploy in a crash
20 of the 545 complaints about the 1998 Ford Taurus describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 20
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Consumer slid into a guard rail while traveling 20 MPH in wet conditions. Consumer struck the guard rail with force head on, and air bags did not deploy.
Consumer stated while traveling 25 MPH was involved in a three car crash, and consumer's vehicle air bags did not deploy.
The vehicle was involved in an accident, and the air bags failed to deploy.
The vehicle was involved in a frontal accident, and the air bags failed to deploy, the driver was injured.
While traveling down a hill to avoid another vehicle consumer applied brakes and went into another vehicle. Upon impact, airbags didn't deploy. Dealership was aware of problem.
While driving 35 to 40 MPH on wet pavement, consumer hit a telephone pole and drivers airbag did not deploy until after consumers head hit windshield.driver was injured, and vehicle was totaled.*ak
The vehicle was going 35mph and rearend anothe vehicle. The passenger and driver air bags didn't deploy. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. Please add more information.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 30mph. Upon impact air bags did not deploy. *ak one person was injured in the accident.
Frontal collision airbags did not deploy, both cars totaled.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with a 1993 ford, probe. At an impact of 45 MPH, both air bags did not deploy. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Provide any further information.
While waiting to make a left turn another driver hit consumer at about 50 MPH, and consumer's airbags did not deploy.
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Ford Taurus no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1998 Ford Taurus?
20 of 545 owner complaints about the 1998 Ford Taurus (4%) 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 1998 Ford Taurus?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Ford Taurus
Coil spring 33Adaptive cruise 27Sudden acceleration 24Brake failure 22Grinding brakes 19Jerking 14Headlights 12Fire or smoke 11Seat belt 11Transmission failure 11ABS 9Check engine light 9Stalling 9Fuel pump 8Hesitation 7Slipping 7Power steering loss 6Won't shift 5Tire blowout 5Won't start 5
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