Side/window Air Bag problems of the 1998 Ford Escort

Ten problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 1998 Ford Escort. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/18/2002

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.

2 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/16/2001

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.

3 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/29/2000

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.

4 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/21/1999

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.

5 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/02/1999

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.

6 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/26/1999

During collision no deployment of driver's side air bag resulted in injury to consumers face when hitting the windshield and mirror. Mjs.

7 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/22/1999

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.

8 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/09/1998

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.

9 Side/window Air Bag problem

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.

10 Side/window Air Bag problem

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.


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