Air Bag Related Problems of the 1997 Ford Contour

Table 1 shows five common air bag related problems of the 1997 Ford Contour. The number one most common problem is related to the front air bag (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the air bag light on (two problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Ford Contour


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 1997 Ford Contour

The Front Air Bag problem

Driver's and passenger's airbags deployed but busted open, causing the fumes and smoke to enter into the vehicle. Please provide further information.   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

Airbag light was flashing while driving, consumer had vehicle towed to dealer. Dealer could not find a problem with the airbag. Consumer states airbag light illuminated and stayed on for approximately 5 miles, consumer shut engine off and restarted vehicle to find the airbag light flashing, dealer   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

While driving at approximately 35-40 mph hit an enbankment and went up railroad track , tearing bumper. , and made a hole in oil pan. Also ,about $3,000 worth of damage to front end. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy.   Read details...


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