Air Bag Related Problems of the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer

Table 1 shows two common air bag related problems of the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag not deploy (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the front air bag (one problem).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Mercury Mountaineer

Problem Category Number of Problems
Air Bag Not Deploy problems
6
Front Air Bag problems
1

Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 25-30 mph. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, resultingin minor injury. Manufacturer will be notified.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag problem

Upon putting vehicle into the garage throttle stuck & vehicle accelerated into the garage wall. Upon impact, neither air bag deployed. No injuries reported.   Read details...


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