Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 1996 Ford Windstar

Three problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 1996 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/10/1998

While entering an intersection vehicle was broadsided on the paasenger's side by anothe vehicle. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Also seat belt failed to restrain consumer. Hit rear mirror and split head open and got a concussion.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/10/1998

Consumer was attempting to stop about 15-20 feet behind of other vehicle when abs became inoperative, causing consumer to rearend vehicle ,half of engine destroyed, all front end damaged, airbags did not deploy . Consumer had extended stopping distance to 40-50 feet.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/02/1997

Consumer was hit from the rear, causing vehicle to rear end another vehicle, resulting into a four vehicle collision in which the drivers or passengers air bags did not deploy. Consumer suffered minor injuries.


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