Air Bag Not Deploy Problems of Ford Mustang - part 1

Ford Mustang owners have reported 148 problems related to air bag not deploy (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Mustang based on all problems reported for the Mustang.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2018 Ford Mustang

Failure Date: 08/22/2020

I was injured in an accident on 8/22/20 while driving my 2018 Mustang gt. The side air bags did not deploy. . . Even the insurance adjuster and collision shop are wondering why. My car was totaled. . . I do not believe the airbag system worked as intended. I was hit on the driver side while traveling approx 30mph, the driver that hit me stated to police that he was going 45mph.

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2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2014 Ford Mustang

Failure Date: 07/08/2020

Tl- the contact owned a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact stated upon approaching a light 30 mph, another vehicle had pulled out in front of her that she was behind. The vehicle in front of her had made an abrupt stop which caused her to hit the vehicle in front of her. The air bags did not deploy. A police was report was filed. The contact did sustain head, neck, back, left right shoulder and bruises injuries or seek medical attention. The vehicle was not driviable. The vehicle was towed to the insurance company storage yard. The vehicle had not been diagnosed as of yet. The local dealer nor manufacturer not had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.

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3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2015 Ford Mustang

Failure Date: 02/03/2020

Tl the contact owned a 2015 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy during a crash. During the crash the driver sustained injuries to the upper torso. The cause of the failure was not determined. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a cement utility pool. During the crash the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged but the air bags did not deploy. The message "air bags deployed" had displayed in the instrument panel. The driver sustained injuries to the upper torso and was transported to the hospital by ambulance. The vehicle was towed away and deemed a total loss. No police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not determined by a dealer or independent mechanic. The contact mentioned that the seat belt failed also failed to retract at the time of impact. The contact stated that she requested the insurance company to investigate the failure of the air bags however, the advised her to contact the manufacturer as the air bags failure were already under investigation. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.

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4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1998 Ford Mustang

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.

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5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2016 Ford Mustang

Failure Date: 01/24/2020

Car motion airbags failed to deploy. Car was toad from the freeway to drivers house. Car landed side of the freeway at a ditch.

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6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2011 Ford Mustang

Failure Date: 12/05/2019

Tl- the contact's wife owned a 2011 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while his wife driving at 30 mph, another vehicle ran a stop sign and hit her on the left driver side pillar. The air bag did not deploy upon the scene. The contact took his wife to the hospital where she suffered a concussion and two herniated discs; the whereabouts of the other driver are unknown. The police were called and a police report was filed(#159951319-m). The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and was deemed destroyed, the vehicle remained under investigation. The dealer had not been notified of the matter;the manufacturer had been notified but had not offered any assistance. The failure mileage was 101,105. Jo.

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7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2012 Ford Mustang

Failure Date: 08/04/2019

I was recently involved in a front end collision and the airbags did not deploy.

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8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2014 Ford Mustang

Failure Date: 07/01/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact stated his daughter was driving 45 mph, when another vehicle crashed into the front and rear driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle has pushed forward, causing a second vehicle to crash the front of the vehicle. The driver air bag did not deploy when the crash occurred but did deploy when the driver was exiting the vehicle. The contact stated his daughter (driver), hit her head on the steering wheel. The driver and the driver of the second vehicle requested medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to an impound lot. The contact called local dealer fairway Ford located at 2323 laurens rd, greenville, SC 29607, (864) 242-5060, and was made aware of failure. The contact stated he had recall NHTSA campaign number: 15v319000 (airbag) completed 2 years ago at this local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer has not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 26,000. Dp.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2015 Ford Mustang

Failure Date: 02/09/2019

We were stopped in fast lane in freeway traffic, car in center lane hit back passenger side, pushing us into tahoe in front of us. Driver that hit us was going 30-35 mph on impact. Only the drivers leg airbag went off, passenger airbag popped cover off on right side and got stuck so did not deploy. Drivers front steering wheel airbag did not deploy. Driver injured with severe bruising. Back windshield shattered in tiny pieces across entire inside of car. I have confirmed this car did not have any airbag recalls associated with it.

10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2009 Ford Mustang

Failure Date: 09/14/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2009 Ford Mustang. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact's vehicle was involved in a side impact collision. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired in April per NHTSA campaign number: 18v046000 (air bags) at galpin Ford (located at 1000 sandretto dr, prescott, az 86305, (877) 826-2935). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.

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11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2016 Ford Mustang

Failure Date: 06/23/2018

I have had two collision in my vehicle and the air bags did not deploy either time. Both were at a rate of speed approximately 50 mph. One was a rear end collision that was on the drivers side rear. The other was to the driver side wheel and light area. The rear collision I was in motion about 10 mph and was struck at approx. 50 mph. The frontal collision I was traveling about 40 mph and was struck moving at approx. 40-50 mph. This complaint is in regards to the frontal collision. I have photos but cannot get them to upload but provide them for further investigation.

12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Ford Mustang

Failure Date: 06/07/2018

Takata recall I have made several attempts to have the airbags replaced at multiple Ford dealerships since 2017, and have been unsuccessful in getting the repairs made. Recently the vehicle was in a head on accident (impacted the drivers side of an Acura) with another vehicle, while going approx 45 mph, and the airbags failed to deploy during this incident which is an issue that should have been corrected by the recall being repaired.

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13 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2015 Ford Mustang

Failure Date: 06/04/2018

Takata recall. I was involved in a car accident on the freeway. A trailer truck turned into my driver side rear wheel destroying it and pushing me towards the front of his truck. To prevent ending up in front of the truck I turned the wheel to my right causing me to crash into a construction barrier at 30mph. My front right tire took all the impact causing my car to go up about 3-4 feet and slamming down hard. My airbags never deployed.

14 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Ford Mustang

Failure Date: 06/01/2018

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that she was involved in a car crash where the air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that the vehicle skid and she lost control of the vehicle however, the vehicle started to flip. A police report was filed, however there no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to the contact residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for a diagnostic test or repairs. The contact also mentioned that prior to the crash she got the vehicle air bags repaired under the NHTSA campaign number: 15v31900 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 152000. Dr.

15 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2015 Ford Mustang

Failure Date: 03/11/2018

The contact owned a 2015 Ford Mustang. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle hydroplaned and crashed into a mile marker sign. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to restrain the driver correctly. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact sustained neck and back injuries, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was notified. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 50,000.

16 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2017 Ford Mustang

Failure Date: 02/22/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. While driving 30 mph, the contact's vehicle was struck on the passenger side by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were injuries sustained to the neck and shoulders in the form of stiffness. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed. It was not determined whether or not the vehicle was destroyed. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the crash. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000.

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17 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2014 Ford Mustang

Failure Date: 12/31/2017

Advanced track light kept coming on as well as traction control lights though car was fine then new years eve a driver caused me to have an accident and seconds before impact my brakes locked up, and sterring wheel locked up. I then impacted and the front passenger and driver airbags did not deploy which could of killed me and my passenger as we were both severely hurt from slamming against the steering wheel and him the dashboard. This happened on a city street irving bolivard at a speed of 40mph. Currently the crash is being investigated by my insurance company my name is jason curtis and my number is 2147721820.

18 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2009 Ford Mustang

Failure Date: 12/28/2017

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Mustang. While driving 50 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained head and shoulder injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was drivable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the body damage was repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed for the air bag failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v319000 and 16v384000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 90,500.

19 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2005 Ford Mustang

Failure Date: 12/21/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Ford Mustang. While driving 50 mph, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The driver side air bag deployed, but the other air bags failed to deploy. The contact noticed smoke coming from the air bag. A police report was filed. The contact sustained an arm injury that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v319000 and 16v384000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.

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20 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Ford Mustang

Failure Date: 03/26/2017

The contact owned a 2007 Ford Mustang. While the contact's son was driving 10 mph, the vehicle was struck by an oncoming vehicle estimated to be traveling 70 mph. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact's son sustained a concussion and a minor head injury, which required medical attention. The passenger in the vehicle sustained minor injuries, but refused medical attention. The condition of the driver in the other vehicle was unknown. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent facility. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v319000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 157,544.

21 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2016 Ford Mustang

Failure Date: 03/26/2017

I bought a 2016 Ford Mustang in April 2016 its a great car. I had an accident and the air bags got deployed luckily nothing happened to me. The vehicle was repaired at russell and smith collision center in houston,TX for 51 days at a cost of 18000$ (car cost 34000$). On the 26th of March 2017 a guy skipped a red signal and came into the middle of an intersection so I had to crash into him at a speed of 50 mph. This time no airbags got deployed . Its only by gods grace that I am not harmed. I tried complaining to people at Ford but all I am getting is a run around from their customer care representatives. All I want to know why my driver airbag did not deploy even at that speed.

22 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2014 Ford Mustang

Failure Date: 03/24/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the contact crashed into a deer on the side of the road. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain injuries. A police report was filed. In addition, the contact stated that there was severe damage to the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to gatorland collision center. Then taken to buchholz paint and autobody for the repair where the radiator supports and the fender apron were replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v319000 ( air bags) and had taken the vehicle to parks Ford dealer, located on 3333 n main st, gainesville FL 32609, where they had informed the contact that the vehicle was repaired. The contact however received several emails and mail notifications from Ford manufacturer to take the vehicle in for the recall serviced. The contact stated that manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the repair was done. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000. VIN tools confirms part not available.

23 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2014 Ford Mustang

Failure Date: 12/24/2016

Tl- the contact owns a 2014 Ford Mustang gt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle violently turned from left to right independently. The contact stated that the traction control warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact pulled the vehicle over and inspected under the vehicle to see if there was anything wrong, but did not notice any irregularities. The contact got in the vehicle and continued to drive and the failure recurred. The contact stated that the vehicles wheel locked up and the vehicle lost control and went into a drainage ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. There was a police report filed for the accident. The contact did not sustain injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed from the scene and towed to an independent mechanic where it awaited appraisal. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000. Wh.

24 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2014 Ford Mustang

Failure Date: 12/24/2016

Tl- the contact owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v319000 (air bags) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph the traction control light illuminated and the vehicle began to violently jerk from left to right. The contact pulled the vehicle over and turned the vehicle off. The contact restarted the vehicle and noticed that the traction control light was no longer illuminated indicating that when the vehicle was off the traction control system reactivated on its own. The contact proceeded to drive and when at a complete stop the tracktion control light illuminated again at the same time the contact began to accelerate the vehicle the right front wheel locked and the vehicle began to accelerate at high speeds on its own causing the vehicle to swing aggressively to the right lifting into the air flipping at the same time and landing on all four wheels with the wheel still locked and unable to be moved. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact recieved injuries to their right shoulder. Medical attention was not needed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer did not diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and has opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000. Parts distribution disconnect. Gl.

25 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2009 Ford Mustang

Failure Date: 12/21/2016

"takata recall" I was driving my 2009 Ford Mustang on a neighborhood street 30 mph, when I turned a corner (10 mph) I attempted to honk my horn and the passenger airbag deployed, my car accelerated with a hard right straight into a dumpster damaging the drivers side of the vehicle, the drivers side airbag did not deploy. I had purchased the car 6 months before this accident and the horn had not worked, we did not know there was a recall on the airbag at this time. This accident could have killed someone because the car became uncontrollable, the impact was so forceful it bent the frame of the car the damage to the vehicle is estimated at $7000. 00.

26 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2003 Ford Mustang

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.

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27 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2016 Ford Mustang

Failure Date: 08/28/2016

I was in a car accident 8/28/2020. The car was pushed off the road by a tractor trailer and hit a guardrail head on. The air bags did not deploy. Noticed a recall for the takata airbag that I never received. How many other cars are out there. The car was a Mustang bought in 2016 and was totaled.

28 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2010 Ford Mustang

Failure Date: 05/25/2016

On may 25th, 2016 I was driving my 2010 Ford Mustang down vineville avenue when a car stopped in front of me and my car came crashing in to theirs, my front end of my vehicle went under the tail of their car, upon impact my airbags did not deploy. On that day I was getting another chance at life ,thankfully I had my seat belt on ,because I could have been easily another addition on the list of fatalities. I contacted Ford about my air bags not deploying and they had me to take my vehicle to riverside Ford in macon GA for testing on July 8th. After perfoming two test Ford still couldn't figure out why my air bags didn't deploy . Ford finally did one more test and they concluded that the air bag sensors went under the vehicle and missed all of the impact of the accident. Because of how the vehichle was made. I was beyond blessed to have not been severely imjured but what if the next person isn't as lucky as I am . I am writing this vehichle complaint not only for my self but to hopefully save the life of someone else . The mother coming home form work , the young adult headed to graduation, he or she who have been deployed and on the way home to see his or her family any and everyone could be affected by this. I hope no I am begging that you look into this matter. There are over 400,million drivers lets keep them safe . Thank you for your time I will be sending all of my documents(police report , pictures and Fords report) via mail.

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29 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2003 Ford Mustang

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.

30 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1998 Ford Mustang

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.

31 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2009 Ford Mustang

Failure Date: 01/06/2016

Takata recall my 2009 Mustang has a defective passenger seat occupancy sensor. When no one is seated the airbag flashes code 16. When I fasten the belt on that side still unoccupied, the fault code stops, but the center dash lights up indicating passenger airbag is off. My research shows the problem is not unique to my car, and that it has and is an ongoing issue with many cars not just Ford. This vehicle is on the takata recall for drivers airbag replacement since March of 2015. As yet Ford does not have replacement parts. I believe the passenger seat cushion assembly which includes the bladder, sensor, and ecm should also be recalled. I live in hawaii (high humidity) and research has shown this to be the root cause of the failures. At this point the vehicle is completely unsafe for the driver and passenger in the event of an accident, the drivers airbag has the potential to cause serious injury or death, and the passenger airbag may or may not deploy or effectively prevent injury or death. Please respond with any direction.

32 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2005 Ford Mustang

Failure Date: 12/13/2015

The contact owned a 2005 Ford Mustang. While driving approximately 45 mph, the front driver side control arm fractured and caused the driver to lose steering control. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a tree. In addition, the air bags failed to deploy. The driver suffered from a head concussion, laceration to the face, and body bruises that included severe injuries to the stomach and blood clots. Medical attention was received. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage facility. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,603.

33 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2005 Ford Mustang

Failure Date: 12/04/2015

(dealer, manuf, VIN, failure mileage?) tl takata recall. The contact owned a 2005 Ford Mustang gt. While driving approximately 60 mph, the contact's vehicle was struck by another vehicle on the passenger side. The contact's vehicle crashed into a guardrail. The air bags did not deploy. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v319000 (air bags) and 16v384000 (air bags); however, the remedy was not available. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the left leg and bruises to the chest, arms, and legs, which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an impound yard.

34 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2004 Ford Mustang

Failure Date: 11/29/2015

The contact owned a 2004 Ford Mustang. While driving approximately 15 mph, a vehicle ran a red light and crashed head on into the contact's vehicle. The contact's vehicle was turned sideways and crashed into a pole. The frontal air bags failed to deploy. The contact was pinned inside the vehicle. The fire department pried the door open to rescue the contact. The contact was transported in an ambulance to the hospital, but no injuries were reported. A police report was filed. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v802000 (air bags) in December of 2015. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

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35 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Ford Mustang

Failure Date: 11/14/2015

A tree was in the road and I attempted to swerve past the tree and hit it head on rolled over the median hit another tree in median and the hit a wall on the other side of the side of the street. There was force to front end driver side and passenger side the airbags did not deploy.



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