Table 1 shows two common air bag related problems of the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Side/window Air Bag problems | |
| Front Air Bag problems |
During a head-on collision passenger's side airbag deployed, releasing a liquid that burned passenger. Passenger was suffered facial burns and bruises to upper body also sore from impact.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, airbags deployed, causing chemicals to leak out. The chemichals injured and burned the driver. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.