Front Air Bag problems of the 2000 Mercury Sable

Seven problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 2000 Mercury Sable. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Mercury Sable based on all problems reported for the 2000 Sable.

1 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/08/2004

While driving front driver an passenger air bags inadvertently deployed. The consumer managed to drive to the dealership. The dealership's mechanic did not resolve the problem. The vehicle had no exterior damage. The insurance company denied the claim stating that the problem was a mechanical defect.

2 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/08/2004

Non deployment of air bags in frontal collision in 2000 Mercury Sable, causing serious bodily injury.

3 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/17/2003

While driving 35 mph air bags inadvertently deployed. Consumer managed to pull over. Consumer took vehicle to dealership but the problem had not been resolved.

4 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/14/2002

With foot pressed down on brake pedal vehicle started to accelerate. Engine was racing, and vehicle suddenly took off and hit a building. Upon impact, none of the airbags deployed. Driver was unaware of speed. Please provide any further information.

5 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/05/2001

A vehicle stopped quickly causing consumer's vehicle to rearend the other vehicle. Upon impact, front air bags didn't deploy. Vehicle was going 35-40mph before the crash.

6 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2001

While traveling at highway speed of 65 mph driver's air bag inadvertently deployed for unknown reason. No injury was reported. Dealer was notified, and informed that they would contact manufacturer. No response was received at this time. Please feel free to provide us with any further information concerning this matter .

7 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/23/2001

Consumer was on way to work and hit a small pothole on right side and driver's airbag deployed. Manufacturer sending a technician to look at vehicle.


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