Ten problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 1996 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
Was traveling 40-45mph in foggy weather when a deer appeared in the road. Hit deer & both air bags deployed,causing the driver to suffer burns on the face & arms. Also, front seat belt failed to restrain the driver.
While driving approximately25mph vehicle in front stop suddenly, and consumer rear ended it. Upon impact, both airbags deployed and bursted open which burned the left side of the consumer's face.
Airbags inadvertently deployed, causing minor long term injuries. Manufacturer has been notified.
When driving on wet pavement the airbags deployed at approximately one mph when the consumer slammed on brakes to avoid impact of another vehicle. Dealer not aware of the problem.
Violent deployment of passenger's airbag during an accident, resulting in chemical/abrasion burns to face and eye injury.
Airbags deployed at 55 due to hitting a dog on bumper, no dammage. Driver had ringing in ears for one week.
Upon impact, during frontal crash, 9:00 on front bumper, at approx. 35mph, driver's/ passenger's air bags deployed, however, driver's airbag deployed onto the left of driver. As result, driver sustained wounds and bruises.
Upon impact, during frontal crash at approx. 35mph, 9:00 on front bumper, dirvier's/passenger's airbags deployed, however, driver's airbag deployed onto the left arm of driver, causing wounds and bruises.
Upon impact, during frontal crash, at approx. 35mph, 9:00 on front bumper, driver's/assenger's airbags deployed, however, driver's airbag deployed onto the left arm of driver, as result cause wounds and bruises.