Four problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 1996 Ford Contour. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
Both driver and passenger side airbags deployed for no apparent reason.
While driving,the driver's and passenger's side air bags deployed without reason. Cause unknown. Please provide further details.
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.
| 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 |