Ford Escort owners have reported 45 problems related to air bag (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Escort based on all problems reported for the Escort.
During collision there was no deployment of air bags.
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Consumer is 4ft 8in and is concern with the air bags because she sit close to the steering wheel. Nlm.
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Smoke was coming from air conditioner after starting vehicle. Vehicle was towed to dealer, technician stated air bag module was on fire. Please provide further information.
Violent deployment of air bag during collision, causing burns/neck injury.
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Side collision to vehicle and both air bags deployed causing injuries.
Due to moisture in airbag moduler , the moduler shorted out, causing a fire. Because windows were rolled up , it smothered fire out.
The horn will start to blow by itself without anyone in the car or without the car being started. Fuse has to be taken out in order to stop the horn. Dealer had to replace the horn and the airbag.
Recall 02v323000, consumer noticed that after having recall done for integrated air bag monitor contamination dealer had installed the shield over the iabm ,and applied nyogel grease to the connector one month after consumer noticed smoke coming from the wires.
Consumer was proceeding through a green light when another car traveling about 40 mph hit the consumers vehicle. The consumers car went into a spin. None of the airbags deployed.
Consumer notice fog coming fromair conditioner vent while air was running. Vehicle caught on fire under dashboard. Dealer was contacted, technician noticed air bag module was the problem. Please provide further information.