Air Bag Problems of Ford Thunderbird

Ford Thunderbird owners have reported 38 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's side/window air bag (10 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (9 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Air Bag problems of Ford Thunderbird

The Side/window Air Bag problem

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Thunderbird. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at approximately 45 mph, the front driver's side air bag deployed without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.   Read details...

The Air Bag problem

While driving my car on the highway last evening, the left shoulder airbag was deployed. I immediately pulled the car to the side of the road. I noted that the left front tire was flat. My husband changed the tire.   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Tl- the contact owns 2003 Ford Thunderbird. The contact stated that while stopped in traffic. The contact was rear ended by the vehicle behind. The contact crashed into the vehicle in front. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck and back injuries that required medical attention.   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

My airbag light is on and I want to know if I have a takata airbag. If so how to I get it fixed?   Read details...

The Front Air Bag problem

Vehicle drifted off the road and hit an object and neither air bag deployed. Driver died from chest injuries.   Read details...




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