Ford Escort owners have reported 360 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag not deploy (112 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front air bag (101 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
1999 Ford Escort,had a wreck and the car was totaled out by insurance adjuster,the airbags did not deploy and even the insurance adjuster stated wow the airbags didn't even deploy. Me and my girlfriend were injured and went to the emergency room and have not been able to work since October 2011 and Read details...
Tl-the contact owns a 1997 Ford Escort. As a passenger in the vehicle been driven 5 mph in a driveway both frontal air bags deployed. She stated the driver was knocked unconscionus and the other passenger had a injury to the face. The vehicle crashed into a tree and a branch hit the windshield. Read details...
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...
The contact owns a 1997 Ford Escort. The contact smelled a strong burning odor while driving 60 mph. The dealer stated that the part would be ordered and replaced under NHTSA campaign id number 02v323000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module). Read details...
While driving smoke started to come out from the front passenger side air bag compartment. Consumer pulled over, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Read details...