Side/window Air Bag problems of the 2003 Mercury Mountaineer

Four problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 2003 Mercury Mountaineer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Mercury Mountaineer based on all problems reported for the 2003 Mountaineer.

1 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/28/2016

The contact owns a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer. While driving approximately 10 to 15 mph, the passenger and driver side air bags deployed without warning or impact. The contact sustained head injuries that required medical attention, but they couldn't afford to go. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,610.

2 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/17/2014

Tl-the contact own a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact states that while driving at approximate 35 mph the driver side air bag deployed and had to maneuver to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the house. The vehicle was taken to the dealer the following day and diagnosed as having to replace both side frontal air bags. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. Bp.

3 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/18/2006

: the contact stated while driving 50 mph on a country road, both driver and passenger side curtain air bags deployed without warning. The contact was wearing a seat belt, and no injuries were sustained. The dealer and manufacturer were alerted. Updated 12/28/2006 -.

4 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1901

2003 Mercury moutaineer's curtain air bags deployed for no reason while driving 45 mph* Ford was contacted and refused to cover any repair expenses because the vehicle had over 50000 miles on it.


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