Two problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2003 Mercury Marquis. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While consumer was driving on an interstate traffic was at a complete stop and a collision occurred, consumer's vehicle was hit from behind, and pushed into another vehicle. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy, and vehicle was totaled. Driver sustained injuries. The consumer stated that the head rests were to far from the head to be effective. The consumer suffered injuries.
While driving 45 mph driver lost control of the vehicle, and it crashed into a utility pole. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Driver and passenger sustained injuries, and were transported to the hospital.