Ford Thunderbird no deployment problems

Filed Jul 21, 2016 · Airbags · 160,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford thunderbird. While stopped in traffic, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. As a result, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck and back injuries that required medical attention. The passenger sustained a concussion and back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

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 Mar 11, 2005 · Airbags · 70,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Consumer's vehicle was hit from the rear while driving, and this caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle, and it crashed into the concrete barrier. Vehicle flipped into a ditch. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained injuries, and was transported by ambulance to a hospital. Vehicle was towed ands totaled by the insurance company.*ak the consumers vehicle was hit in the front while parked off the road. Updated 02/28/06

Filed Feb 16, 2005 · Airbags, Brakes · 26,000 miles · FL · crash

When the consumer applied the brakes abruptly the vehicle kept going and hit the vehicle in front of him. The air bag did not deploy. *jb

Filed Jun 10, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · CA · crash · 1 injury

While driving20 MPH consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. A loud streaking noise was heard from the front. Consumer lost control of the vehicle and collided with another vehicle. Both frontal air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained neck injuries. The driver was able to drive the vehicle home.

Filed Sep 24, 2002 · Airbags · NE · crash

Vehicle t-boned another at 45-50 MPH, neither airbag deployed. No injuries, damage to vehicle was $ 7000.00. This was the second accident where the airbags did not deploy. Nlm

Filed Aug 24, 2000 · Airbags · FL · crash · 1 injury

Consumer's vehicle was a stop light and was approaching another light. Consumer went to apply brakes, and there was a coke bottle that rolled underneath brakes, and vehicle wouldn't stop. Was trying to get attention of other driver, but she was a 16 year old new driver. A vehicle hit her dead center, and airbag didn't deploy. She suffered injuries. Consumer wants to no why airbag didn't deploy.

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 Aug 20, 1998 · Airbags · CA · crash · 1 injury

Consumer was driving when another vehicle pulled in front of consumer, causing consumer to apply brakes for an emergency stop, however vehicle hit rear of other vehicle, and air bags did not deploy.

Filed May 11, 1998 · Airbags · CA · crash · 1 injury

Was driving and another vehicle cut in front. Consumer applied her brakes, but was unable to avoid hitting the other vehicle. Air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained neck injuries. 827006 dup of 823210; posted on 09-07-1999.