Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems of the 2000 Ford Focus

Auto accident on 8/26/2013 in fredericksburg, va, corner of hwy 1 and hwy 208 at 9:15 am. Driving between 5-7 mph due to stop at red light to make right turn. Driver in front started through the red light and stopped. I hit her car but no car body dents on either car. My 2000 Ford Focus upon impact deployed (2) air bags, even though I was the only person in the car and no weight on passenger seat. The air bags caused all the car damage and second degree burn on my right hand. The passenger air bag lid smashed the car windshield. The car was drivable but unsafe to drive away from accident. I towed it to local Ford dealer (purvis) on hwy 1 for diagnostics test to check the sensors. The dealer report said that the car operated as designed and both air bags should deploy and cause all that damage (car/body) estimated $4914. 00 at low speeds. The repair cost is more than the value of the car.

My fiance, parents and I were driving home from dinner and got caught in a snow storm. Knowing how bad the roads near me can get I slowed down to 15 mph when I saw the roads were getting covered. We came around a corner and caught a patch of ice and the car slid into a curb. Upon impact of the curb, both airbags deployed and the windshield was smashed (from the airbag. When we exited the vehicle we expected to see major damage to the car. We went to the passenger side of the car to find that the front right tire was pushed back 3-6 inches and the front right fender was slightly bent. All damage was from the tire. I never expected that much damage from a 15 mph collision with a curb. There was no damage to the front bumper where the airbag crash sensors are located. Cost to fix tire and fender = $1,200. Cost to fix airbags/windshield/dash damage from airbags = $4,000. With little damage to the vehicle, the airbags deployed and the vehicle was totaled.

Problems with car stalling, overheating, and the oil dip stick dislodging, car doors do not open properly from the inside or outside, possessing airbag was ejected.

Contact stated air bag warning light constantly illuminated. This happened twice on December 19, 2005. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, whom could not find the source of the problem. There were no other symptoms of any problems with the vehicle.

Within two weeks of purchasing the 2000 Ford Focus the air bag sensor broke, the brakes began to squeal and less than a month later the ignition locked. The car cannot be started or moved due to the locked ignition. Nothing was done about the brakes. The airbag light was replaced at a cost to me of $280. 27. The ignition has not been repaired or addressed by the dealer.

The latest in a long line of problems with my 2000 Ford Focus wagon occurred today. The airbag warning light came on yesterday and stayed on. I took it to my mechanic today who informed me that the restraint system is malfunctioning and my airbags may not work as a result. The cost of repair will be $640. I have had problems with the brakes, rotors, ignition switch, check engine light, etc. I have never experienced so many problems with a car before. The Ford Focus is a lemon and is unsafe.

Car purchased in Dec. 03 in April 04 the air bag light just came on and stays on will not go off. Have to pay $77 just for a diagnostic test to find out what is wrong. Car has not been in any kind of accident therefore, the light shouldn't be on.

Airbag warning light has been illumanited for a month. Not under extended warranty will cost nearly $100. To just look at. Other compliants to the nhtsb ignored.

Airbag warning light in 2000 Ford Focus se came on and stayed on. Diagnostic indicated that restraint control module failed at just over 50,000 miles.

The air bag light illuminated on the dash board for the past 3 months, due to a faulty sensor.

Airbag sensor light has illuminated 5 times. Cause unknown. Dealer has been contacted.

Consumer was driving at 4-5 mph coming from a dead stop to make a turn , turned a little wider and hit curb, leaving a mark size of quarter on tire. Dual air bags deployed, causing loss of vehicle control. Steering locked up, vehicle went over the curb. Tire did not blow, and there was very little damage. Front windshield completely shattered due to airbags deploying. Dealer made a statement that there was airbag sensor in the wheel.