Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2000 Ford Escort

Nine problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2000 Ford Escort. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Ford Escort based on all problems reported for the 2000 Escort.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/08/2006

: 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. Pictures were available and a police report was taken.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/28/2006

I had an accident in east grand forks, minnesota on 02/28/06 I was going north on 5th Ave n. E. And t-boned the other vehicle traveling westbound on 10th st n. E. They failed to stop at a stop sign. My air bags did not deploy all the way out they popped out of the steering wheel and dash on the passenger side but the air bag layed in my lap after the accident and vehicles came to a rest I still heard the air bags trying to inflate on impact my drivers door also flew open and my seat belt on the drivers side did not lock I was the only person in the vehicle.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/07/2005

Caller's son was in as accident. Upon impact, rear air bags did not deploy. The car was hit from behind at the speed of 30 mph. Car was thrown 150 feet with no skid marks. Caller's son was severely injured, and has been in rehabilitation. Dealer has never called them back. Manufacturer has been called many times, and did not return calls.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/23/2001

Was traveling about 60mph on highway there was a stalled vehicle on highway inside right lane , and she ran into back of vehicle. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/04/2001

Consumer was traveling 60mph on highway and another vehicle was traveling up on road, going wrong way. Veered into consumer's vehicle, causing it to crash. Dual airbags didnt deploy.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/27/2000

Vehicle involved in a frontal collision of 35-40 mph impact with a Dodge 4x4 pick up, both air bags did not deploy. No injury reported. Dealer notified, and repairs were being made at consumer insurance cost. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/10/2000

While at a stop/light another vehicle driving about 30-35 mph rear ended this vehicle, causing it to go forward and hit vehicle in front. Upon impact, driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy, and did not protect occupants in this crash. There was damage to the front end. No prior problems with the airbag system. Please provide further information.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/02/2000

Consumer was traveling on a city street at about 25mph and another vehicle crashed into consumer's vehicle head on. Upon impact, driver's side airbag didn't deploy. Both air bags failed to deploy during the accident.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2000

Brakes failed, resulting in a frontal collision. Upon impact, driver's airbag did not deploy, causing injury to the driver. Also, rear seat collapsed. Dealer has been notified.


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