Front Air Bag Sensor Control Problems of Ford Contour

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.

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The contact stated the dashboard warped. It touched the windshield, and was pulling the passenger's air bag piece. The air bag light came on a couple of days ago. The light has not been on since. He stated now that he was using the defroster, it was coming up more. Often. The vehicle has not been inspected to see why this was occurring.

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Regarding NHTSA campaign id # 99v243000, concerning Ford motor company recall 99s23 on 1998 Ford Contour. The NHTSA web page lists the remedy dealer will install air bag sensors with revised wiring insulation. In addition, vehicles which have the air bag warning light lit, will have a new air bag diagnostic monitor installed. My 1998 Ford Contour has had the wiring replaced when I brought the car in for it's annual inspection, and the air bag warning light was flashing code 51. Once the wiring was replaced, the air bag light remained lit, and the car failed the safety inspection. Ford customer service, and the Ford dealership (freedom Ford, 1020 w. Mercury blvd. Hampton va), refuse to replace the diagnostic monitor unless I pay for it. I would like the nhsta to remove the wording from their web page regarding this replacement, or inform me that Ford motor company is responsible for the remedy. Thank you.

Air bags sensor light kept flashing. Consumer was told that there was no recall. Consumer was afraid that something will happen. To have the vehicle looked at and repaired will cost $95. 00 plus labor and parts. Consumer did not think this was fair.

Airbag light flashing 4-4, something to do with front air bag sensor, affected in damp conditions and occasionally for no reason. Dealer looked at them and greased them for better connection, but wouldn't do any further work because my car doesn't fall under existing recall of same symptoms and problem. 1998 Ford Contour se sport, with 64,000 miles and excellent condition. Still an ongoing problem, no injuries or crashes yet, but my understanding is that my airbags will not function if flashing during accident, that could be nasty. Thanks again Fords for trying you best to fit me under that existing recall!!! ha!.

Recall no. #99s23, airbag sensor module: recall no. #01f22, heater blower resister: when the vehicle is running the air bag light stays on at all times. Also intermittently the heater will not work properly when the system is engaged. The heater will also blow out a foul odor similar to sulfur. There is a recall for this make, model and year vehicle but, the consumer's is not a part of the recall.

Air bag light is on flashing 4-2. This indicates a failure in the front left crash sensor. Under recall 99v243000 (Ford # 99s23) this was supposed to be replaced. Ford indicated that the recall work was performed on Feb. 28th, 2000. I picked up the vehicle on Feb 29th, 2000. If the recall work was performed, it lasted less than 4 years. Ford stated to take it to local Ford dealer, but no further recall was planned. A recall fix should last more than 4 years, especially on a safety system.

I went to the Ford dealership here in louisiana and showed them the papers that was sent to me concerning recalls for my year & make of car. I told them that some of the recalls on those papers was happening to my car and why haven't they been repaired when I brought my car in and they stated to me that if the VIN # for my car didn't come up as a recall and as long as the problem didn't exist then they could not repair it . And I stated that even though my VIN didn't come up and even though my car is having some these recalls problems yall are not going to repair them because my VIN # didn't come up and the problem is not existing right now all are not going to repair or fix these recalls, and I was told yes. Well, some of these recalls are existing on my car and I can't get the Ford place to repair or fix them why is that? I think that's very unfair to the customer.

Mfr# 99s23 & NHTSA# 99 v 243 000/air bag senor assembly:consumer states that the air bag senor light would flashes intermittently while driving. A recall has been issued on the the vehicle make & model, however this vehicle is not included due to the VIN#. Feel free to provide any further information. Nlm.

Took vehicleto dealer for recall 99v243000 repairs in March of 2000. Dealer replaced diagnostic monitor for airbag system. 15 months after original parts were replaced. Airbag warning light was flashing. Took back to dealer, and they stated that diagnostic monitor failed, which had been replaced prior.

I had a active recall 99v24300 concerning air bag failure on my Ford in early 2000 and took my automobile to the dealer that I purchased the vehicle to get the diagnostic component and sensor replaced in March 2000. When I took the car to be serviced the original parts were still in working order. I took the car in for service because I recieved the recall and I wanted to avoid future problems. My vehicle I used to transport clients as part of community based crisis team that worked with teens with severe mental health issues so I wanted to address the problem due to safety and potential liability issues. The replacement part worked for the first 15 months and then failed and I took it to several dealers in my home town to diagnose the problem. Was told that it was a 500. 00 dollar plus repair. I was also told that the original part had been replaced back in March 2000 and now the replacement had failed. When I first took it in to the dealer in did not realize that the part that was replaced was the same parts of the recall in early 2000. It is my believe that Ford is responsible for this repair because the orginal part was in working order which would have been covered under the orginal warranty. Obviously their our still some problems with this particular system. I also believe that it is a major safety issue and failure which Ford needs to address immediately. If these issues are not addressed in a timely manner I will pursue possible legal options with Ford.

Recall 99v243000/air bag sensor assembly:dealer:m&m Ford, muscatine, IA; phone 563-263-5324 refused to honor recall because vehicle had too much mileage. Manufacturer was notified. The water pump failed and was replaced. The consumer states there was a recall on warning light but the dealer did not fix the recall due to high mileage on the vehicle.

On September 29, 2000 this vehicle was involved in three car crash. Upon impact the air bags deployed. The passenger side air bag deployed fully and remained inflated although the driver was the only occupant in the vehicle. The drivers side air inflated 50% the deflated. The driver sustained minor injuries to her chest/ribs. The dealer replaced the air bag sensor.

I purchased my car in June 98 and before leaving the lot the service department had to replace both of the rear tires due to defects. They could not determine the exact problem. Therefore the tires were replaced. Since then I have had to replace the front tires in Feb 2000. This was due to the tread seperation and extensive wear. At the same time I was told that the front brakes were bad and that I needed new brakes and rotors. The tires and brake job cost 481. 93. Now I had 2 flat tires on the same tire within 3 weeks of each other and now the back brakes need replacing. I feel that these repairs are due to defective parts. I have already taken my car back to Ford for at least 6 manufacturer recalls. I do not feel safe driving this car. The car sensor light has been replaced and replaced but it still comes on all the time. From my resaerch on this component this could cause the air bags to engage without cause. Between the recalls, tire, and the brakes this seems to me to be a very unsafe vechile. I was thinking that the problems were normal but after having all these recalls and now the recall on some of firestone tires I thought that I should let someone know of the problems that I've had with my car. ( dot number: tire size: p20560r15 ).

Recall 99v243000. Repairs were done. However, after repairs, air bag warning light on the instrument panel remained illuminated, and dealership could not diagnose problem by error or computer codes. *note: air bag light was not on prior to recall service. In September 2001, dealership discovered an error code finding that the front air bag impact sensors were faulty. Dealership was charging consumer $70, for diagnostic s, $300 for repair work. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

Intermittent rattle in steering wheel near air bag, dealership investigated and found no case, however, the front crash sensor was replaced as per recall 99v-243, on 9/16/00 air bag light began to flash, no record of code found in system, on 11/11/00 air bag light began to flash intermittently again, apparently, rh crash sensor not mounted, bracket rusty and broken, bolt broken, repairs made. Cj airbag light continues to illuminate, dealer checked vehicle in March 2001 and still found no problems, consumer has another appointment with a dealer in June to see if they can determine problem.

Driver lost control of the vehicle while trying to avoid hitting an animal in the street, the vehicle overturned onto its roof and ran into a ditch and after impact the air bags deployed, as a result of the faulty air bag the driver was killed and the passenger sustained injuries to his head, prior to this accident the consumers received recall notice 000-000 for the air bag and went to the dealer for repair, the delaer was unable to perform repairs due to lack of parts and the consumer was advised to return in a few days, consumer returned to the dealer who still had no parts available and approximatley three days later the accident occured.

Posible air bag sensor failed causing the air bag light to blink intermittently. Yh.

The air bag warning indicator light flashes on and off. Consumer experienced the same problem in June of 98, but the light stopped flashing without being serviced. The vehicle will be checked by the dealership.

Air bag sensor failed.

Check air bag light on. Yh.

While driving the air bag light comes on anf off. Consumer thinks that this means that something is wrong with the air bag sensor. This vehicle is a 1998, but it is not listed in the computer yet so had to key in 1997 for year.

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There was consistent air bag module failure. Scc.

Was informed by dealership of recall 99v243000. Mechanic refused to comply with recall regarding diagnostic monitor. Mechanic indicated air bag recall was for crash sensors only. Owner then contacted manufacturer, and was informed of same recall. Indicated to owner that diagnostic monitor for air bags could not be installed due to not hearing from NHTSA.

Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recalls 99v149000, 99v243000 and manufacturer's 9s23. Dealer stated parts ere not available . Please provide any further details.

Air bag sensor is on back order since October 1999. As of yet dealer has no part. Please provide further informaton.

Consumer was not notified of the recalls on the vehicle by the manufacturer, web site alerted the consumer to obtain repairs.

Air bag warning light intermitently failing. Yh.

Consumer is very unhappy with the number of recalls (6) that have been issued on the vehicle and feels the vehicle is a lemon. Nlm.

Recall 99v243000. Dealer refuses to take care of the air bag recall. Manufacturer says only the sensor has to be repaired, and not the module.