1996 Ford Windstar airbags problems

25 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). 17 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 25
of this car's complaints: 2%
crashes: 17
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Frontal
17
Frontal: sensor/control module
2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Ford Windstar airbags problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Ford Windstar owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 10, 2008 · Airbags, Fuel system · 92,000 miles · FL

On june 7 I was outside of our home and noticed I smelled gas near my wife's van. After inspecting I saw the tank was leaking fuel. I took the tank off and noticed there was pressure to the tank from the front strap. The pressure caused what appears to be a stress crack where the strap holds the tank. It appears to me the strap is too small for the tank. Ford refuses to fix this and would rather my wife and children ride around in a gas leaking danger machine. This vehicle has less than 95000 miles and I feel the same problem has occurred here as in the 1995 windstar.

Filed Aug 27, 2004 · Airbags · MD · 2 injuries

While driving 55 mp both frontal air bags deployed unexpectedly. Driver and passenger sustained minor injuries, and were transported to a hospital by ambulance. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.

Filed Dec 4, 2003 · Airbags, Engine · CA

The head gasket failed. *jb *ph

Filed Jan 7, 2003 · Airbags · IL

Consumer states while driving 2mph steering column started smoking,then driver side airbag deployed in consumer face. Ts

Filed Nov 27, 2001 · Airbags, Brakes · CA

Engine check light and the air bag light would intermittentl/simutaneously come on and cause loss of acceleration while traveling at highway speed. Dealer notified. *ak consumer was informed that vehicle had a transmission leak, the speedometer was acting erractically, parking brake and brakes were inoperative,also the power windows were inoperative.

Filed Nov 27, 2001 · Airbags · CA

Air bag light remaining on while driving. Vehicle been in the dealer shop on four occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.

Filed Jan 16, 2001 · Airbags · CO · crash · 1 injury

Airbags inadvertently deployed, causing minor long term injuries. Manufacturer has been notified.

Filed Mar 1, 2000 · Airbags, Seat belts · GA · crash · 1 injury

Was traveling 40-45mph in foggy weather when a deer appeared in the road. Hit deer & both air bags deployed,causing the driver to suffer burns on the face & arms. Also, front seat belt failed to restrain the driver.

Filed Sep 1, 1999 · Airbags · MO · crash · 1 injury

While driving approximately25mph vehicle in front stop suddenly, and consumer rear ended it. Upon impact, both airbags deployed and bursted open which burned the left side of the consumer's face.

Filed Apr 21, 1999 · Airbags · NY · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle hit a deer on driver's side at 20mph and neither driver's side or passenger's side airbags deployed, driver sustained injuries. Dealer cannot identify problem.

Questions about the 1996 Ford Windstar airbags

Does the 1996 Ford Windstar have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 25 complaints about the airbags of the 1996 Ford Windstar, 2% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Ford Windstar airbags problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Ford Windstar airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford Windstar have bad airbags?

The Ford Windstar model years with the most airbags complaints are 1995 (92 complaints), 2001 (51 complaints) and 2002 (36 complaints).