Air Bag Related Problems of the 1996 Ford Contour

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).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Ford Contour


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 1996 Ford Contour

The Front Air Bag problem

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 Air Bag problem

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...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

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...


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