Front Air Bag problems of the 1998 Ford Taurus

11 problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 1998 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/25/2003

While driving 30 mph, the air bags deployed without impact.

2 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/04/2002

While traveling down a hill to avoid another vehicle consumer applied brakes and went into another vehicle. Upon impact, airbags didn't deploy. Dealership was aware of problem.

3 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/19/2001

While driving, driver and passenger air bags deployed on their own. The air bag deployment caused injuries and broke the windshield. It also damaged the sunviser and mirror.

4 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2001

While driving approximately 30 mph, both frontal air bags deployed unexpectedly. Driver was hit in the stomach and required surgery to correct internal injuries. Dealership has not examined vehicle to determine reason for unexpected deployment. Please provide any additional information / documentation.

5 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/03/2000

No deployment of both airbags during head on impact at 35 mph, injuries due to failure.

6 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/23/1999

During bad weather conditions (rain mixed with snow) driver applied brakes & vehicle would not slow down, causing loss of control which resulted in ancollision. Upon impact, both airbags did no deploy which could have caused injury. Also, steering failure.

7 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/20/1999

While driving at 40 mph stopped for sign, and while crossing over, going west, the hood bent, windshield broke and front left wheel broke from the frame ,and the consumer hit the steering wheel hard, and the air bags didn't deploy.

8 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/06/1999

Front air bags on 1998 Ford Taurus did not deploy in head on collision.

9 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/23/1999

Low speed brush with right front wheel caused air bag deployment with such force that right side windshield was shattered. Passenger front seat unoccupied.

10 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/26/1998

Was driving vehicle & slid on patch of ice & hit a curb. Both air bags deployed. No injuries. The lower control arm was damaged.

11 Front Air Bag problem

Consumer was involved in a 40 mph frontal collision in which the driver's and passenger's air bgas did not deploy. Please give any further details.


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