Front Air Bag problems of the 1997 Ford Aerostar

Three problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 1997 Ford Aerostar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2001

Vehicle was in a head-on collision and neither of the air bags deployed. Please provide more information.

2 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/22/2001

Vehicle was slowing down going 35-45mph in the right slow lane. When brakes were applied, vehicle picked up more speed, causing consumer to lose control. Vehicle ran into one of the beams under underpass of the highway. Upon impact, front driver's air bag didn't deploy. Consumer's face hit steering. Consumer had 16 stiches in bottom lip. Consumer had a case, and was not allowed to contact dealer at this time.

3 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/28/1999

Consumer was driving on the highway and was involved in a collision when a deer jumped in front of truck. Airbags didn't deploy.


Other Air Bag related problems of the 1997 Ford Aerostar

Front Air Bag problems
3
Air Bag On-off Switch problems
1


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