Front Air Bag problems of the 1996 Ford Mustang

Seven problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 1996 Ford Mustang. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/05/2003

Air bag deployed without prior warning.

2 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/31/2002

While driving at 45 mph air bag deployed with out any reason, dealer and manufacturer has been notified. Please provide further information. Mr.

3 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/24/2001

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision of 30 mph impact with a 1991, Chevrolet, suburban. Upon impact, both air bags deployed but did not inflate. Vehicle at an independent shop for repairs. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

4 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/06/1998

Dealer did not warn my 4'11", 100lb wife of dangers of air bag due to her size. Dealer was aware of wife neck problem. The passenger required brain surgery following accident. Despite repeated attempts dealer will not respond.

5 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/14/1997

While driving at 45mph and braking and downshifting around a curved road, driver's and passenger's airbags deployed without warning, causing an accident.

6 Front Air Bag problem

Owner's wife (4' 11') sits close to the steering wheel. The air bag deploys during a crash and caused injuries.

7 Front Air Bag problem

No deployment of airbag in accident.


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