2005 Ford Taurus: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed May 7, 2018 · Airbags, Brakes · 130,000 miles · TX · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford taurus. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a deer. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing of the air bag failure. Also, while parking the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle would roll and then stop. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the brake failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Jun 24, 2015 · Airbags · 137,000 miles · WA · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 ford taurus. While driving at 15 MPH, the driver accidentally depressed the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver and passenger both sustained injuries that required medical attention. The driver of the vehicle suffered fatal injuries. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 137,000.

Filed Oct 26, 2013 · Airbags, Body · 200,000 miles · AL · crash · 1 injury

On october 25, 2013 I was driving down the highway, the accelerator took off on its own (it was like someone else was pushing the gas peddle) and I lost control of the vehicle. I hit the fence, then the car turned hit the tree until the car came to a stop. My whole driver side is pushed in, my windshield is cracked, the trunk flee up, my rear view mirror, the outside mirror, and head light is off. The hood is bent and the engine was on the ground. Known of the tires were flat. The air bags never deployed. I hit my face and chin on the stirring wheel. My ribs are bruised and my face is swollen. I chipped my tooth on the wheel. My baby was in the back seat, the inside seats fell down. She was not hurt thank god nothing major happen to us.

Filed Mar 3, 2010 · Airbags · 118,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

I was involved in a rearend accident recently on hwy 4 e in pittsburgh near the loveridge freeway exit. My vehicle was hit at a speed hard enough to throw my body backwards then forward which caused my face to hit the steering wheel. This force caused a head injury, facial laceration, facial contusion etc. And the airbag never deployed.

Filed Oct 6, 2009 · Airbags · 65,400 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford taurus. The contact stated that the air bag failed due to the front crash sensor. The warranty is valid for 5 years or 50,000 miles and sensor is not covered by the warranty. The repair cost was $400. The dealer and the ford manufacturer informed the contact that as long as the light illuminated that the air bags would not deploy if an accident occurred. The failure mileage was 65,400. Updated 10/29/09. *lj updated 10/29/09.

Filed Jul 21, 2008 · Airbags · 60,000 miles · AK · crash · 1 injury

I was involved in a front end collision on the kenai spur hwy. The airbags did not deploy.

Filed Feb 7, 2007 · Airbags · 89,000 miles · IL · crash · 1 injury

Tl*- while driving the 2005 ford taurus at 20-25 MPH in icy conditions the contact's vehicle crashed on the front driver's side of the vehicle into a wall attempting to miss striking a second vehicle who had braked suddenly. After the vehicle struck the wall it continued to slide out of control and struck a third vehicle head on about 20 yards away, which was stationary because it was involved in another crash. The driver's side airbag did not deploy. Although the contact was wearing a seat belt, he was not sure if the pretensioner deployed. The vehicle sustained severe front end damage and was not operational. The contact was taken to the hospital with bruising. The contact has pictures and will receive the police report. The failure mileage and current were both 89000.

Filed Feb 6, 2007 · Airbags · 89,000 miles · IL · crash · 1 injury

Involved in a crash and the air bag did not deploy.

Filed May 24, 2006 · Airbags, Seat belts · 62,000 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70mph on the interstate the vehicle rear ended another vehicle and crashed into a guard rail. The airbag failed to deploy and the driver's seatbelt failed to restraint the occupant. The driver's head hit the windshield and head injuries were sustained. There was a police report filed at the scene. The vehicle has not been inspected.

Filed Mar 30, 2006 · Airbags · 5,200 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was involved in a crash and the passenger side air bag did not deploy. The vehicle was impacted in the front end on the driver's side. The passenger suffered injuries to the sternum and head area. The passengers in the vehicle were all wearing safety restraints which prohibited any further injuries. The police were at the scene and filed a written report. The vehicle was inspected by the insurance company and deemed totaled.

Filed Dec 29, 2005 · Airbags · LA · crash · 1 injury

Dt: the contact stated a garbage truck pulled out in front of the contact's son's vehicle causing a rear end collision at 50 MPH. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. All occupants were wearing seat belts. The contact hit the steering wheel and sustained minor injuries. The vehicle was totaled, and a police report was a taken. There has been no inspection to determine why the airbags did not deploy. *ak updated 3/3/2006 -