Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 1998 Ford Mustang

Five problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 1998 Ford Mustang. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/31/2020

Stirring-wheel airbags did not deploy on getting hit head-but on the passenger side did deploy but due to the defect stirring wheel airbag not deploying the driver to hit the windshield.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/05/2016

On may 5, 2016, I was driving on hwy 395 (nevada). Driving at approximately 40 mph due to rain/hail. I felt my car begin to hydroplane, and then began to spin out of control across the hwy. At least 5 complete circles until I slammed into a concrete wall where the car came to a stop. My airbags did not deploy. The drivers seat bolts broke upon impact as well. No other cars were involved, but I suffered multiple bruises on my rt. Arm, as well as severe whiplash and internal bruising from seat breaking free upon impact. My back/spine are in serious pain due to being knocked out of alignment when the seat broke, and airbags did not deploy. I did not file a claim with my insurance company, as I only have liability insurance, however I do have an accident case number from the nevada highway patrol: # 160500374 date: 05/05/2016 time: 9:56 am.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2001

Consumer's vehicle collided into a wood fence at 30mph. Upon impact, air bag did not deploy. Dealer has not been notified. Please provide further details.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/02/2001

Vehicle was rear ended and collided with another vehicle. Upon impact, driver's seatback collapsed, and restraints released. Also, airbags did not deploy, resuling in minor injuries. Ford will be notified.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/28/1998

Upon impact the airbag did not deploy. The airbag deployed after the driver exited the vehicle. When the air bag finally deployed, it caused the driver's head to go into the windshield . The drive sustained severe injuries to the head. The manufacturer has been notified.


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