Side/window Air Bag problems of the 2000 Lincoln LS

13 problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 2000 Lincoln LS. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Lincoln LS based on all problems reported for the 2000 LS.

1 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/29/2010

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. While driving approximately 35 mph the passengers side air bag deployed. The passenger suffered bruises and injuries to his right arm and was taken to the emergency room. The dealer stated that they were unable to determine what caused the air bag to deploy. They also stated that they needed to remove the seat and inspect the wiring. The dealer also advised her to contact the insurance company. The failure and current mileages were 162,211.

2 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2004

Request to get driver's side air bag deactivated.

3 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/05/2004

Passenger side air bag deployed inadvertently. The consumer requested that the air bag be removed from the vehicle. The air bag has been repaired.

4 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/03/2003

While driving, the side airbag deployed without impact.

5 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2003

Consumer stated the driver's side "side air bag" deployed without warning or any vehicle impact while driving approximately 65mph on highway. Ts.

6 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/10/2002

Vehicle hit a bump in the road and instantly after consumer heard a loud bang and felt a quick sting on left side at the hip area, while pulling vehicle over consumer realized the driver's side air bag deployed, and the toxic gas was seeping out. Dealer was notified, and vehicle was inspected.

7 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/09/2001

While driving on a smooth straight section of interstate 75 at 80 mph I apparently ran over a piece of metal which flipped up and hit the under side of the car under the drivers seat toward the outside. Then the side air bag deployed on the driver's side striking my upper arm,causing a large bruise. I was able to maintain control of the car. I checked for damage at the next lighted exit. Finding none I proceeded on my trip home. The next morning I drove to the Lincoln dealer. They discovered a 2-3 inch gash under the drivers seat and said that caused the air bag to deploy. They denied a warrenty claim for the repair and refused to state in writing that the impact to the under side of the car caused the air bag to deploy properly and therefor was not a covered defect. At this time I am trying to contact the Lincoln 800 nunber to get the repair covered under the warrenty and have the problem checked into for other driver's safety.

8 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/09/2001

While traveling at 80 mph driver's side air bag depolyed without any warning.

9 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/09/2001

Drivers side air bag deployed for no reason.

10 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/02/2001

When driving 15-20 mph and upon depressing brake pedal to make a gradual stop vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing an accident. Vehicle hit a brick wall in which driver's side and passenger's side air bags did not deploy. Consumer has contacted dealer.

11 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1901

2000 Lincoln Ls. Consumer states problem with a sensor. The consumer stated a diagnostic trouble code was found for the driver side and passenger side air bags. The mechanic look up the code and found TSB 02-12-7 which he stated had a broken circuit in the connector and pigtail under the seat. Ford stated they would not pay for the repairs, as it was only good for 5 years.

12 Side/window Air Bag problem

The driver side air bag deployed when the vehicle hit loose chunks of asphalt on the road causing driver to loose control of the vehicle. Yh.

13 Side/window Air Bag problem

When traveling 45 mph consumer was involved in a frontal crash. Upon impact, neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bag deployed. Consumer has contacted dealer.



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