Dt: the contact stated both frontal airbags failed to deploy during a low speed frontal crash. The roads were dry when the vehicle crashed into a concrete road divider. The vehicle is currently at the dealership being repaired.
Lincoln Continental no deployment problems
15 of the 1,387 owner complaints about the Lincoln Continental describe airbags did not deploy in a crash, most of them for the 1994 model year.
- owner complaints
- 15
- worst model year
- 1994
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20021
- 20011
- 20003
- 19991
- 19982
- 19961
- 19944
- 19912
Often reported together
What owners say
When the consumer applied the brakes, the brake pedal became hard, and consequently the consumer hit another vehicle. *jb the vehicle pulled to the left which happened when the brakes were applied, the engine had run rough, the driver window has become inoperative, the windshield wipers left too many streaks, the left rear window had become inoperative, the rear brakes would grind when applied at 50 MPH, the steering felt loose at 30 MPH and the consumer had to constantly adjust, the brakes would not work at times(2 accidents occurred as a result), and the air bag did not deploy upon impact.
The moon roof was replaced because the motor did not work, the air bags were replaced several times, and the light did not illuminate. When the vehicle was returned to the consumer, the horn did not work, there was a chiming noise every 30 minutes, and also the air bags did not deploy when the vehicle was involved in an accident. The fuel pump was replaced twice, the driver side window was off track, the speakers did not work, the vehicle vibrated when a stop was made. *ak
Consumer states vehicle was involved in an accident. Vehicle was totalled and side air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained injuries.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 50 MPH. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Vehicle was totaled. Please provide additional information.
While at a stop sign consumer's vehicle was rear ended and it ran into another vehicle head-on. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Has not contacted dealer.
On 4/12/01 I was involved in an accident while traveling on I-75n at approximately 55-60 MPH in the center lane. Traffic being heavy in all lanes.. Another vehicle going north in the right hand lane at a slower speed pulled over into my lane without warning. I was unable to avoid collision with this vehecle. As a result of the impact my driverside airbag partially deployed from the steering wheel but didn't fully inflate.on impact to the left rear and side panel of the other vehicle involved. As a result of this failure even though I was wearing a seat belt I was thrown forwaed onto the steering wheel. I feel that because this airbag didn't inflate although it was triggered by the sensers to deploy, caused me to receive my injuries. Have reported this to the ford moter consumer division to which their reply was I would have to get my insurance company to litigate any complaint for damages. After talking with them, and after the state highway patrol formally recorded everything! Including taking photograph of the collision and also the failed airbag! I find myself possibly losing the sight of an eye as a result of truama to the head that should have been avoided if this airbag had fully deployed. Interestingly enough is the fact that the passenger airbag fully deployed and inflated all the way to the back of the passenger front seat. Please advise me of my rights to any liability regarding the failure of this airbag . What recourse can I take and who can you advise I contact at ford moter lincoln division? I spoke to a good friend who gave me an address for ford motor company litigation presentation p.o. Box 43358 detroit, mich 48243 . I am unable to get any cooperation from ford consumer as to how this department can be contacted by phone or email. I am very concerned that this problem of the failed airbag might cause me to lose the sight of my right eye. I am even more concerned for other consumer's who might not be as lucky as I am. Please advise !
Consumer was traveling 70mph & automatic traction kicked in. Vehicle started sliding across the road & hit a tree. Airbags didn't deploy. Manufacturer stated to the dealer & consumer get a lawyer.
Vehicle was involved in a collision by hitting an embankment and rolling over.upon impact, driver's and passenger's air bags failed to deploy.
While driving 25 MPH ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing vehicle to have a frontal impact with another vehicle, and drivers/passengers airbags did not deploy which did not protect the occupant in this crash.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- During deployment, if the air bag does not fully inflate or the cushion detaches, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C02.
Recall number 17V123000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the driver and/or passenger side air bag could deploy as a result of underbody impacts near the sensors, such as those occurring from pieces of gravel or debris thrown from the wheels while the vehicle is being operated at moderate to high speed or being accelerated.
- Remedy
- Dealers will recalibrate the air bag sensors. Owner notification began march 31, 2003. Owners may contact lincoln at 1‑800‑521‑4140.
Recall number 03V144000 · Recall details
Questions about the Lincoln Continental no deployment
Which Lincoln Continental years have airbags did not deploy in a crash problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1994 (4 complaints), 2000 (3 complaints) and 1991 (2 complaints).
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