Air Bag Problems of Ford Aspire

Ford Aspire owners have reported 20 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's front air bag (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag light on (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Air Bag problems of Ford Aspire

The Front Air Bag problem

My two teenage sons are suffering from injuries caused by the explosion of the airbags in our 1997 Ford Aspire. My oldest son, the driver is suffering from a broken rib, and my younger son, the passenger has 2nd - 3rd degree burns and severe bruising to his face, as well as his eye.   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

Airbag light has been flashing, not taken to dealer yet.   Read details...

The Air Bag problem

During a crash into a light pole at 25 mph the air bags in our 1997 Ford Aspire exploded into the face of my 15 year who was fully restrained in the passenger seat. He is 5'11" and 168 lbs. He is suffering from "burns" bruising, sever mouth lacerations (he has braces).   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

The driver lost control of the vehicle when the right wheel hit a gravel patch and slid into a embankment. The driver side air bag didn't deploy.   Read details...

The Warning Light On problem

Air bag warning light comes on intermittently and flashes for the last 6 years. Does it mean air bags are out of service, malfunctioning? the vehicle had no accidents, and in good maintained condition.   Read details...




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