Ten problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 1998 Ford Escort. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving at 25 mph in a frontal collison the driver side air bag didn't deploy on impact, causing injuries to the driver upon vehicle impact. Please provide more details. Ts.
Consumer was on a side street turning into a parking lane. And another vehicle hit her from behind, and passenger's side airbag went off all the way. Driver's side airbad didn't deploy all the way.
When vehicle rear ended a SUV while traveling at 45 mph, there was no deployment of driver's side or passenger's side air bags. Please provide any further information.
While driving at 35 mph rear ended another vehicle, and another vehicle rear ended the consumer's vehicle. Upon impact, driver's side and passenger's side air bags didn't deploy.
While driving driver's side air bag deployed, but not high enough. Driver sustained severe head injuries by going through the windshield. However,air bag on passenger side deployed fully, and passenger sustained less severe injuries.
During collision no deployment of driver's side air bag resulted in injury to consumers face when hitting the windshield and mirror. Mjs.
While driving at 45 mph hit another vehicle head-on,and driver's side and passenger's side air bags didn't deploy. Driver sustained injuries.
While turning at 15 to 20 mph vehicle was struck at a 45 degree angle on passenger's side, there was no deployment of driver's or passegers side airbags. Also driver's side seat belt failed to restrain occupant.
Vehicle rearended another vehicle at a speed of 40mph when the airbags deployed, the driver's side airbag had melted to the inside of the steering wheel, causing the airbag to not completely inflate. Dealer has vehicle currently.
While driving at about 30mph driver lost control and hit a light pole head-on, and neither driver's side nor passenger's side airbag deployed. Ford has not seen vehicle.