2007 Lincoln Town Car: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Oct 3, 2016 · Airbags, Steering · 81,000 miles · FL · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lincoln town car. While backing out of the driveway at approximately 5 MPH, a snap sound was heard and the steering wheel fractured. The steering wheel moved in circles and the contact lost control of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle crashed into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there were no recalls. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 81,000. ..updated 11/17/16 *bf the consumer stated her husband fixed the steering problem on his own and at his expense. Updated 12/15/16.8jb

Filed Apr 28, 2016 · Acceleration, Airbags · 319,000 miles · FL · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lincoln town car. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH and attempting to accelerate, the accelerator pedal became stuck causing the vehicle to lunge forward and crash into bushes. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 319,000.

Filed Jun 26, 2012 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · NY · crash · 2 injuries

I was recently in a car accident in baltimore, md. And when I got hit my air bags didn't deploy even though my car took a huge hit to the front drivers side. I would like to find out why this didn't happen.

Filed Jun 18, 2008 · Acceleration, Airbags · MI · crash · 2 injuries

Tl*the contact drove a 2007 lincoln town car, which was a company vehicle. While the vehicle was parked, the contact placed the vehicle into drive. The vehicle traveled four feet and then accelerated. He attempted to steer and apply the brakes, but the vehicle only accelerated more. The vehicle finally stopped after striking two poles and another vehicle. The other vehicle then struck three additional vehicles. The contact's vehicle spun around and was facing the rear of the vehicle that he struck. The instrument panel lights illuminated and a crushing sound was heard. The air bags never deployed until the vehicle stopped. The contact's vehicle and two other vehicles were destroyed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to his neck, right shoulder, lower back, both wrists, left hand, right pelvis, both knees, and right ankle. He also suffered from dizzy spells, was on medication, lost 40 lbs., and is seeing a psychiatrist. The passenger in the rear seat sustained a bump to her head. The vehicle had been serviced at the dealer two months prior to the crash. Updated 07/22/08 *bf the air bags deployed after the crash and when the vehicle shut off. Updated 07/22/08

Filed Mar 14, 2008 · Acceleration, Airbags · 1,500 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 lincoln town car. The contact activated the speed control and the vehicle suddenly accelerated. He depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. When the vehicle finally stopped, the driver side was struck by another vehicle. The front air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to his neck and back. The vehicle was traded back to the dealer. The contact was injured. The current and failure mileages were 1,500. Updated 4/21/08

Filed Feb 27, 2007 · Acceleration · 1,500 miles · FL · crash

Tl* - the contacted called regarding the 2007 lincoln continental. The driver was attempting to stop the vehicle when it accelerated forward , striking the vehicle in front of them. There was damage to the front bumper of the vehicle. There were no injuries. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed and being repaired at a local repair shop not a ford dealer. The contact called the dealer, and was told that once the vehicle was repaired hey will have an investigators look at the vehicle. The contact stated the failure mileage was approximately 1500. The contact stated they lost control of the vehicle earlier that day, but was able to regain control. The contact had a police report.*ak updated 03/19/07.