1997 Mercury Sable: airbags did not deploy in a crash

5 of the 228 complaints about the 1997 Mercury Sable describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year

2008
4
2005
1
2004
1
2003
7
2002
15
2001
9
2000
11
1999
9
1998
7
1997
5
1996
4
1995
3
1994
4
1993
6
1992
1
1991
3
1990
5

What owners say

Filed Mar 17, 2004 · Airbags, Seat belts · VA · crash · 1 injury

While making a turn another vehicle impacted the right side of consumer's vehicle at unknown speed. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy, and driver's seat belt was cut in half. Driver was projected inside the vehicle and sustained injuries.

Filed Sep 20, 1999 · Airbags, Tires · MI · crash · 1 injury

While traveling 50mph a tire had blownout, vehicle hit guardrail twice. Front end smashed. Dual air bags failed to deploy upon impact. Driver received 6 broken ribs & some brusies. Vehicle towed to repair shop.

Filed Aug 25, 1999 · Airbags · OH · crash · 2 injuries

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. The dealer has been notified.

Filed Jul 19, 1999 · Airbags · FL · crash · 2 injuries

While driving at 25 MPH another vehicle broardswiped consumer's vehicle. Upon impact, driver's side and passenger's side air bags didn't deploy.

Filed Apr 8, 1998 · Airbags, Steering · CA

While driving at speed limit and suddenly steering failed, vehicle lost control and skidded 360 degrees, resulting in a head-on collision. Both air bags failed to deploy.

Service bulletins that may apply

May 1, 1997 Service bulletinDeactivation procedure - clarification of instructions in service manual
May 1, 1997 Service bulletinWhen performing the air bag deactivation procedure, the service manuals do not clearly state which...
Mar 17, 1997 Service bulletinSteering- steering column- air bag sliding contact servicing- service tip

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 1997 Mercury Sable no deployment

Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1997 Mercury Sable?

5 of 228 owner complaints about the 1997 Mercury Sable (2%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2002.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Mercury Sable?

There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1997 Mercury Sable

Stalling 13 Transmission failure 10 Seat belt 9 Brake failure 8 Coil spring 8 Fuel pump 8 Tire blowout 6 Wipers 6 Fire or smoke 5

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