Side/window Air Bag problems of the 1996 Ford Contour

Four problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 1996 Ford Contour. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2000

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.

2 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/23/2000

Both driver and passenger side airbags deployed for no apparent reason.

3 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/19/1997

While driving,the driver's and passenger's side air bags deployed without reason. Cause unknown. Please provide further details.

4 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/22/1996

Vehicle was hit on the passenger's front side and the shoulder belt did not restrain the driver. Also, the deployment of the driver's side air bag knocked driver out of seat and head hit the passenger side window.


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