Front Air Bag problems of the 1998 Ford Mustang

Three problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 1998 Ford Mustang. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/28/1998

When traveling about 50 mph vehicle was involved in a head-on collision(impact speed between 30-40 mph), and there was no deployment of the air bags. The vehicle has not been repaired. Damages totalling $4,614. 51.

2 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/18/1998

Air bags continued to smoke approximately 15 minutes after deployment, due to crash, and fire department had to use co2 to prevent fire.

3 Front Air Bag problem

Vehicle was in an accident that caused a delayed reaction of the air bags. When accident was over and while checking to see if everyone in the vehicle was okay, the bags deployed. Dealer has been contacted.


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