Air Bag Related Problems of the 1996 Ford Windstar

Table 1 shows six common air bag related problems of the 1996 Ford Windstar. The number one most common problem is related to the front air bag (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the side/window air bag (five problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Ford Windstar


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 1996 Ford Windstar

The Front Air Bag problem

While driving 55 mp both frontal air bags deployed unexpectedly. Driver and passenger sustained minor injuries, and were transported to a hospital by ambulance. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

Consumer states while driving 2mph steering column started smoking,then driver side airbag deployed in consumer face. Ts   Read details...

The Air Bag problem

On June 7 I was outside of our home and noticed I smelled gas near my wife's van. After inspecting I saw the tank was leaking fuel. I took the tank off and noticed there was pressure to the tank from the front strap.   Read details...


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