Air Bag Problems of Mercury Monterey

Mercury Monterey owners have reported 7 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's side/window air bag (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Mercury Monterey


Recently reported Air Bag problems of Mercury Monterey

The Air Bag problem

Takata recall. Traveling on road approximately 45-50 mph. Tried ro avoid hitting some deer who suddenly ran out from the woods in front if my van. The front passenger tire deflated after it hit the ditch. Then the van swerved into the ditch and flipped over twice.   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

I have a 2005 Mercury Monterey van that I've own brand new. I was driving to work this morning on the expressway and the driver side side air bag deployed and passenger side side air bag deployed and passenger side seat air bag depolyed for no reason. Could have caused a bad accident!   Read details...

The Warning Light On problem

The contact owns a 2007 Mercury Monterey. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag clockspring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Mercury Monterey. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph the driver lost control of the vehicle causing it to crash and roll over multiple times. During the crash the vehicle was destroyed but the air bags did not deploy.   Read details...




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