1995 Ford Thunderbird airbags problems

Filed May 28, 2013 · Acceleration, Airbags · 65,000 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford thunderbird. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently and the vehicle hydroplaned on wet road conditions. The contact crashed against a tree and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a head injury, a fractured sternum and a fractured collarbone. In addition, the contact sustained damage to the heart cage, a kidney and internal bleeding. The vehicle was destroyed and was later inspected by the contact's insurance company and an authorized dealer. The cause of the failure was undetermined by both. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The approximate failure and current mileage was 65,000.

Filed Jun 24, 2005 · Airbags · 57,600 miles · FL

Dt: air bag light kept coming on and off. Took car to hertz, and they said it had a short to ground. Was told there was a blown fuse in the module. Dealer said it was not on recall. Manufacturer said to contact dealer.*ak consumer states that replacing the fuse in the module will not help for long unless wiring is replaced. *sb

Filed Nov 2, 2004 · Airbags · 92,000 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

After striking a deer, the air bag deployed cracking the dash and broke the windshield and knocked the consumer out.

Filed Aug 8, 2003 · Airbags · WA · crash · 2 injuries

1995 ford thunderbird, front end completely totaled - and the air bags on either side did not go off. I called ford dealer and was given the run around. Then I got a call from a ford lawyer and he said that if no one was killed, the matter was closed .

Filed Apr 30, 2001 · Airbags · AL · crash

Vehicle was hit on driver's side, impact quarter panel and hit a stop sign head on at 65 MPH in which neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed. Please provide any further details.

Filed Jan 20, 2001 · Airbags · AR · crash · 1 injury

I was involved in a traffic accident in which I struck another vehicle on the passenger side with the right front of my 1995 frod. The impack speed was 35 MPH with no braking what so ever. Neither of the two air bags in my vehicle worked. I recieved neck/back injuries. One person in the other vehicle died at hospital. At what speed should my air bags worked. The impact was solid and hard enough to cause the inner fender to buckle, but neither air bags deployed.

Filed Oct 3, 2000 · Airbags · OK · crash · 1 injury

Airbags engaged at 20 mil.hr. Impact. Threw right arm into windshield, crushed wrist, fractured arm in 5 places, required 6 surgeries, permanatly disabledover $50,000 in physical damages.

Filed Sep 21, 2000 · Airbags · TX

Airbag light comes & stays on/volts gauge glows red & A/C & special equip. Shuts down. Was told under this circumstance that airbag could deploy at anytiime regardless of accident.

Filed Jan 27, 2000 · Airbags · CA · crash

Driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy at a 25 MPH frontal impact which did not protect the occupants in this crash. Mechanic said that driver's airbag sensor was inoperative. Manufacturer contacted. *ak

Filed Feb 19, 1999 · Acceleration, Airbags · AZ · crash · 1 injury

While parallel parking and moving forward, vehicle suddenly accelerated with high speed in which the driver had foot on the brakes, but would not stop, causing an accident. Driver hit tree and a wall when attempting to stop vehicle. Airbag deployed, causing eye damage to the occupant. No prior problems. Dealer could not find any problems with the vehicle. Please provide further information and VIN#.