Five problems related to air bag have been reported for the 1996 Ford Escort. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
No deployment of airbags during collision, causing injury.
Violent deployment of air bag burned and cut consumer's eye. (attorney for consumer).
No deployement of air bag in an accident, causing injuries. 514311 dup of 515150; posted on 09-07-1999.
No deployment of air bags during vehicle collision, driver's seat belt lock failed also, injuries due to failures.
During collision there was no deployment of air bags.