Table 1 shows seven common air bag related problems of the 1997 Ford Taurus. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag not deploy (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the front air bag (eleven problems).
The contact stated while driving at 70 mph the contact's vehicle hit a retainer wall. The airbags did not deploy until the vehicle was completely stopped. The vehicle was totaled ,and is currently at a salvage yard. There has been no inspection to see why the airbags malfunctioned. Read details...
While pulling forward both frontal air bags deployed. This caused driver to burn his hand, and the windshield to break. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and dealer was unable to resolve the problem. Read details...
While driving 65 mph driver's side and passenger's side air bags inadvertently deployed. Consumer managed to pull over. Police informed the consumer it was safe to drive the vehicle home. Dealership was notified but the problem was not resolved. Read details...