Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2003 Ford Mustang

Seven problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2003 Ford Mustang. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Ford Mustang based on all problems reported for the 2003 Mustang.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/23/2016

The contact owned a 2003 Ford Mustang. The contact's vehicle crashed into a fire hydrant, spun out, and crashed into a residence. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed destroyed. A police report was filed. The driver sustained a fractured clavicle and suffered numerous cuts and abrasions. Medical attention was required. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/20/2016

The contact owned a 2003 Ford Mustang. While driving approximately 10 mph on the highway, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The front passenger sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact's vehicle was destroyed and towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was not contacted and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/08/2010

Air bag failed to deploy. Making a left hand turn from a driveway into the street and was hit with speed over 40mph. Completely totaled the front end of car and buckled the hood severely. Front bumper completely removed. Impact was initially on driver side, but the entire front end was destroyed.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/14/2004

During a 30 mph rear end collision, the consumesr air bag did not deploy. The consumer suffered minor injuries. Please provide more information.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/05/2003

While driving at 40 mph vehicle was involved in a head on collision. Upon impact, both front air bags did not deploy. Consumer was attempting to make a left turn when oncoming vehicle traveling to fast to stop hit the consumer. No injuries and no one was charged with the accident. Consumer's insurance didn't cover the damages so he request reimbursement for expenses not covered.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/11/2003

Consumer stated that when hit at 35mph in the front driver side of the vehicle the air bags did not deploy. Dealer notified.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/22/2003

The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and the air bags failed to deploy. The consumer had no where to go on the four lane highway when the other vehicle hit the consumer head on. The entire front end was smashed and neither air bag deployed on impact.


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