general problems of the 1997 Ford Taurus

Six problems related to air bag have been reported for the 1997 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/03/2003

While driving aprox 30 miles an hour without any collision or impac both of the air bags deployed. .

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/20/2003

While parking and applying the brakes the vehicles airbags deployed without warning. The dealer was notified.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/03/2003

My air bags deployed without impact causing my windshield to smash and passenger window to blow off the track. My insurance will not cover it because there was no accident. Ford motor company will not stand behind their product even though it is very evident that it was a malfunction.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/05/2003

Ice landed on top of the vehicle's roof, which caused the airbags to deploy.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/12/2002

While driving at 50-55 mph, consumer's vehicle was hit on the passenger side front near the fender head light. Upon impact, the air bags deployed. The air bags contained chemicals that burned both passenger/and owner on the face, and the others on their upper chest area.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/06/1997

During vehicle collision violent deployment of air bag resulted in injuries, loss of consciousness, serious burns and lacerations in the face. (attorney for consumer).




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