Air Bag Related Problems of the 2000 Ford Escort

Table 1 shows three common air bag related problems of the 2000 Ford Escort. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag not deploy (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the front air bag (eight problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Ford Escort

Problem Category Number of Problems
Air Bag Not Deploy problems
9
Front Air Bag problems
8
Air Bag problems
2

Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2000 Ford Escort

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

: the contact stated the airbags did not deploy in an accident causing the driver to hit and fracture the windshield at 35 mph. The accident was a rear end collision. The driver was wearing a seatbelt. The airbag warning light was not on prior to the crash.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag problem

Crash with injuries, front end damage to 2000, Ford, Escort zx2 head injuries due to low airbags. Both driver and passenger had head injuries because the airbags provided no head/neck protection.   Read details...

The Air Bag problem

The contact owned a 2000 Ford Escort. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the contact attempted to change lanes and crashed into a van. The air bags deployed with such an extreme force that the contact sustained injuries to the face, chest, and right arm that required   Read details...


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