Table 1 shows six common air bag related problems of the 1996 Ford Contour. The number one most common problem is related to the front air bag (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the air bag (eight problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Air Bag problems | |
| Air Bag problems | |
| Side/window Air Bag problems | |
| Air Bag Not Deploy problems | |
| Air Bag Light On problems | |
| Air Bag On-off Switch problems |
When slamming on his brakes to avoid hitting vehicle that had stopped in front, and air bags didn't deploy. Consumer and friend were injured. Read details...
The contact owned a 1996 Ford Contour. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, going downhill, the vehicle hit black ice, then crashed into a parked vehicle. The air bags deployed and detached upon impact, slicing the contact's head open, snapped his fifth and sixth vertebrae, and the Read details...
Reporting on two difference occasions when air bag deployed on passenger's side, causing front windshield to shatter. Would like to know what can or will be done on this matter, dealer and manufacturer were notified. Please feel free to provide any further details. Read details...