2000 Lincoln LS: airbags did not deploy in a crash

6 of the 354 complaints about the 2000 Lincoln LS describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year

2006
1
2005
1
2004
4
2003
1
2002
6
2001
3
2000
6

What owners say

Filed Apr 30, 2019 · Airbags, Steering · GA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2000 lincoln ls. While driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel pulled to the right and caused the vehicle to drive into a ditch. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was totaled and towed to an unknown location. A police report was filed. The contact suffered injuries and received medical attention. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 3, 2016 · Airbags · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2000 lincoln ls. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly swerved off the road and crashed into an iron fence. The front driver side air bag failed to deploy with the massive impact. The front passenger seat was unoccupied, but the air bag deployed. The driver was fatally injured. The vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to a salvage facility. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. .updated 06/28/16 *bf

Filed May 4, 2007 · Airbags, Electrical · 76,100 miles · WV

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 lincoln ls. The air bag restraint system light remained illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer informed the contact that the air bags would not deploy if the light is illuminated and he should have the vehicle serviced. The dealer replaced the wiring harness and restraint control module. There have not been any other occurrences since the replacement. The current and failure mileage were 76,100.

Filed Mar 11, 2004 · Airbags, Electrical · 52,000 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

While driving 45 MPH vehicle was involved in a head on collision and the air bags did not deploy. *ak the seat belt light was on and was on at the time of the accident.

Filed Oct 16, 2003 · Airbags · IL · crash

My 2000 lincoln ls was struck broadside by a 1997 mazda protege. The collision resulted in both the driver and passenger door, as well as the center pillar, being caved in by the other vehicle. However, despite a collision that resulted in over $4,200 worth of damage to this vehicle, the driver side air bag did not deploy. What is the use in having such safety equipment if one cannot rely upon it when an accident occurs?

Filed Feb 5, 2001 · Acceleration, Airbags · TN · crash

When driving 15-20 MPH and upon depressing brake pedal to make a gradual stop vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing an accident. Vehicle hit a brick wall in which driver's side and passenger's side air bags did not deploy. Consumer has contacted dealer.