Table 1 shows eight common air bag related problems of the 1998 Ford Contour. The number one most common problem is related to the front air bag sensor control (29 problems). The second most common problem is related to the air bag light on (21 problems).
The contact states there is NHTSA recall campaign 99v243000 concerning the air bags sensor control module. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to VIN. The contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense. Read details...
The contact owns a 1998 Ford Contour. While driving at an unknown speed, the air bag indicator illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel. After a week of the air bag illuminating, he drove the vehicle to a local repair shop for diagnostic testing. Read details...
Consumer's vehicle was stopped at a traffic ligh and another vehicle rear-ended it, causing consumer's vehicle to rear end another vehicle. Upon impact, both front air bags did not deploy. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership. Read details...