Six problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 1996 Mercury Sable. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Neither aribag deployed when vehicle struck a ditch at 50 mph, 3 occupants, no injuries.
Airbags inadvertently deployed while driving, resulting in injury. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
While in the driveway turned the wheel and the airbags deployed on both sides. Consumer contacted dealer.
Automobile was parked on the street, and when wife attempted to turn the auto on, passenger's side and driver's side air bags deployed. Consumer's wife sustaines burns on body.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration when brake pedal was applied while pulling into a parking space. Vehicle crashed into a center block building. Upon impact, both air bags did not depoly, and minor injuries were sustained by both driver and passenger. Dealer/manufacturer notified.
While driving 55 mph consumer depressed the brakes abruptly to avoid hitting a deer. Once he stopped, the frontal air bags inadvertently deployed.
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