Front Air Bag problems of the 1996 Ford Taurus

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

1 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/15/2004

When the consumer applied the brakes, the pedal went to the floor. The consumer collided with another driver. Both frontal air bags did deploy, but the air bags deployed in the upright position and hit the windshield and caused the windshield to shatter. The vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company. Please fill in additional information.

2 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/29/2001

Vehicle was involved in a 25-30 mph frontal collision in which driver and passenger air bags deployed, causing occupant of passenger seat to receive injuires to eyes and face. Air bag deployed and blow up failing to hold air keeping the passenger safe.

3 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/08/2001

While traveling 35-40mph fell asleep at wheel and struck a light pole. Neither airbag deployed.

4 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/03/1999

While driving out of the neighborhood to a service road, made a left hand turn and tire rod broke, vehicle veered off to the right and hit a concrete power line. Upon impact, airbags didn't deploy on either side. Contacted the local mechanic, and was told that the vehicle had been in an accident before. Contacted the dealer.

5 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/20/1999

Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration when going from park to drive gear, resulting in collision with home, violent deployment of air bag causing injury to chest, nose and legs (bruises). Mjs.

6 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/31/1998

Violent deployment of air bags during collision breaking windshield resulting in consumer being cut. Mjs.

7 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/21/1998

Violent deployment of driver's and passenger's air bags during a collision, resulted in injuries.

8 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/03/1998

Hit an oncoming vehicle at 25 mph due to a sudden stop, causing air bag to deploy. The air bag on passenger's side flew off, hitting passenger in the face, causing a fractured jaw . Dealer notified. Two injuries occurred.

9 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/10/1996

Noticed small leak in driveway. Traveled approximately four miles at six mph and dual air bags deployed.

10 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/30/1996

Vehicle collided with deer and the air bags did not deflate for several minutes, driver was injured (paralyzed right side).



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