2001 Ford Taurus: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Apr 8, 2014 · Airbags · 157,000 miles · MI · crash

Car accident -- deer hit front passenger side -- damage to hood, light, small bar inside hood. Air bag did not deploy. I was informed that air bags do not deploy on all accidents. Car was totaled due to age and mileage on vehicle, but it ran well. Had all of the front end looked at to be sure that I could still operate it, so kept the vehicle. Feb. 10, 2014 I had gotten an oil change at walmart. Also had added coolant. I noticed on the wednesday (2/12) that the car had smoke coming from under the hood when I parked the vehicle at the same walmart. Took it back to the automotive department the coolant level was completely gone and had to take it to an independent business to have a number of items replaced - water pump, oil gasket pan, new oil and coolant added and a few other things. Was told by the independent that walmart should have informed me when I had gotten the oil change that there was a problem. Also dec. 31st, I had two tie rods installed (outer if I recall correctly), then I happen to notice on march 13th my front tires seemed low. Went in and was told that I needed two new tires and suggested a wheel alignment (which this company did not do). Took it to a tire company and they informed me that a ball joint and one inner tie rod needed to be replaced. The february and march incidents happened while I was out of town (father in hospice and death).

Filed Sep 20, 2012 · Airbags · 78,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a pole. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact susatined injuries to the right foot, shoulder and the face. The contact was taken to the hospital. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact did not call the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 78,000.

Filed Apr 4, 2011 · Airbags · GA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. The contact stated that while attempting to avoid crashing into a deer, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into two lights poles and a tree from the front driver side of the vehicle. The contact stated that none of the frontal air bags deployed. The contact was reported injured and a police report was available. The vehicle was towed away bt the contacts insurance company and deemed as destroyed. The vehicle was currently being inspected to determine why the air bags did not deploy. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were unknown.

Filed Sep 21, 2009 · Airbags · 138,000 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. While driving 25 to 30 MPH several deer ran in front of the vehicle causing him to lose control of the vehicle on a dirt road. The vehicle was crushed when it rolled over and it was also destroyed. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to his shoulder. There were no passengers in the vehicle. A police report is available. The failure mileage was 138,000. Updated 10/22/09.

Filed Nov 1, 2006 · Airbags · OH · crash

Dt*: the contact stated the driver side air bag did not deployed in a frontal impact crash. The speed of the vehicle at time of impact was 45 MPH. There was pre-impact braking. The occupant was wearing a seat belt. There were no injuries.

Filed Nov 1, 2006 · Airbags, Fuel system · 62,000 miles · OH · crash · 1 injury

Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a rear impact accident while the vehicle was in the parked on normal road conditions. The contact was wearing the seatbelt but still suffered major and permanent injuries. The fuel line did not shut off during the accident and the frontal driver and passenger airbags did not deploy. There were no warning signal prior to the accident. An police report was processed. Further examination of the vehicle was being done by the insurance agency.

Filed Oct 12, 2005 · Airbags · 128,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

Dt: while driving 25 MPH the contact's vehicle was involved in a crash, vehicle wa st boned. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy correctly. The air bag came out of the side panel of the door and did not completely blow up. There was only one injury. The driver suffered whiplash from the crash. A police report was taken. The vehicle is a 2001 ford taurus wagon. Pictures of the vehicle were taken and are available for display. The contact has not called ford.

Filed Sep 29, 2005 · Airbags · NY · crash · 1 injury

While sitting at a drive thru another vehicle struck the driver's vehicle head on and the air bags did not deploy. *ts the consumers son was the driver of the vehicle.

Filed Sep 13, 2005 · Airbags · 74,000 miles · WI · crash

Dt: the contact stated the front air bags did not deploy. He called ford and told them he was hurt because the air bag did not deploy on 8-22-05 when h the contact's vehicle hit a something on the road. He was thrown around in the car a lot. Ford has not responded. The air bag light was on. The air bag light was not on prior to the accident. Prior to the accident on 8-22- 05 the contact's hit a raccoon while going approximately 70 MPH on 5-22-05, and the air bags did not deploy.

Filed Nov 10, 2004 · Airbags · FL · crash

While driving 70 MPH vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The cause had not been determined.

Filed Sep 29, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · NJ · crash · 3 injuries

My wife while driving a rental 2001 ford taurus on ventura freeway attempted to brake at some point,the brake pedal went to the floor she exited the freeway at off ramp and crashed into a concrete retaining wall.both air bags did not deploy,my wife's shoulder harness gave way, resulting in massive injuries to my wife and serious injuries to my 2 daughters which after surgery had to be redone on one of them.

Filed Sep 23, 2004 · Airbags · 390,228 miles · PA · crash

The consumer vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with another vehicle at approximately 20 MPH or more, upon impact the air bags did not deploy. Dealer was contacted.