Air Bag Not Deploy Problems of Mercury Sable - part 2

Mercury Sable owners have reported 62 problems related to air bag not deploy (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Mercury Sable based on all problems reported for the Sable.

36 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2002 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 05/01/2003

While driving the vehicle was involved in an accident in which the driver side air bag did not deploy.

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37 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2002 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 03/01/2003

In March 2003 while driving 52 mph vehicle was involved in a collision where front end was damaged, and front air bags did not deploy. Dealer stated that front air bags should have deployed. The vehicle check engine light illuminated and it's experiencing problem with the egr valve and fuel pump.

38 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2002 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 11/06/2002

My wife was involved in a frontal collision at 25 mph. Air bags did not deploy. Damage to car was $12,000. 00. She suffered soft tissue injury to neck and now is in constant pain. Car was repaired by dealer, we now have an almost new car that we do not feel safe in.

39 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2002 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 11/06/2002

Driver was involved in a frontal collision at 25 mph. Air bag did not deploy. Damage to car $12,000. 00.

40 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2002 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 04/29/2002

Front collision at 45 mph, drivers airbag did not deploy, passenger airbag deployed. Damage to vehicle was 5000 dollars. .

41 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1999 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 12/21/2001

Consumer was involved in a 30 mph side impact collision in which the driver and passenger front airbags failed to deploy. Consumer's vehicle was not equipped with side airbags, however the front airbag sensors should have been triggered because side of vehicle was smashed. Dealer has been contacted. One person was injured in the accident.

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42 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1998 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 10/25/2001

While driving at 35 mph, an accident occurred, hit another vehicle. Upon impact, air bag did not deploy either side. Driver was injured. The vehicle was totaled.

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43 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2001 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 10/04/2001

The contact's vehicle was hit in the front at 50-60 mph while making a left hand turn. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. The vehicle was totaled. A police report taken. All four passengers sustained injuries;. The contact had a fractured spine, and the others sustained bruising and whiplash. The vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic to determine why the airbags did not deploy.

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44 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 09/15/2001

While parking vehicle suddenly accelerated, resulting in vehicle crashing into a building. Upon impact, driver's front airbag did not deploy, side airbag deployed. $ 7000 damage to vehicle.

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45 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1999 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 03/25/2001

Consumer was traveling at approximately 65 mph under rainy conditions when vehicle impacted a concrete embankment, sloping concrete under an overpass. Frontal air bags failed to deploy. Dealership has not examined vehicle, and no determination for this defect has been made. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

46 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 12/29/2000

Engine without warning accelerated tremendously causing the car to strike first the curb, then the library wall, causing considerable damage to car and library wall, airbag did not deploy.

47 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 09/13/2000

Consumer was at traffic stop and vehicle idling, as soon as consumer put foot on accelerator pedal ,consumer heard a loud noise and vehicle took off at high rate speed, crashing into a lamp pole, and causing injuires/ a broken sternum. Seatbelts did not lock up, and frontal airbags did not deploy.

48 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1999 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 06/07/2000

While traveling 55 mph consumer ran into a dump truck, and air bags did not deploy.

49 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1999 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 03/11/2000

Veicle involved in front collision with a 35-40 mph impact due to failure of brakes. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy, which could have caused injuries. Please provide further information.

50 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1998 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 03/04/2000

Consumer was driving over 50 mph on highway, and in between two 18 wheelers. The 18 wheeler on right hand side hit vehicle on side. Then, pushed vehicle into another 18 wheeler on left side. Then consumer's vehicle hit a pickup truck with front end. Upon hitting median, bumper broke in half. Also, dual airbags did not deploy,causing injuries.

51 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1998 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 10/03/1999

While drivng at 35 mph another vehicle stopped in the middle of the road, and the consumer rear ended the vehicle in front. Upon impact, driver's side and passenger's side air bags did not deploy.

52 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1997 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 08/23/1999

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. The dealer has been notified.

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53 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1997 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 08/15/1999

While traveling 50mph a tire had blownout, vehicle hit guardrail twice. Front end smashed. Dual air bags failed to deploy upon impact. Driver received 6 broken ribs & some brusies. Vehicle towed to repair shop.

54 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1999 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 06/11/1999

While driving on highway at 55 mph, suddenly steering wheel went out of control to the right, causing vehicle to do a 180 degree turn, then rolled over two complete turns. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Dealer/manufacturer have been notified.

55 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1996 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 02/16/1999

Brake vaccum line broke, resulting in collision. However, the airbag did not deploy on contact.

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56 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1997 Mercury Sable

While making a turn another vehicle impacted the right side of consumer's vehicle at unknown speed. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy, and driver's seat belt was cut in half. Driver was projected inside the vehicle and sustained injuries.

57 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1997 Mercury Sable

While driving at speed limit and suddenly steering failed, vehicle lost control and skidded 360 degrees, resulting in a head-on collision. Both air bags failed to deploy.

58 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2003 Mercury Sable

While driving at approximately 55 to 60 mph vehicle was involved in a collision. Upon impact, driver's side air bag did not deploy. Vehicle was totaled.

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59 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1996 Mercury Sable

While traveling consumer lost control of vehicle as result of an accident. Also, air bags did not deploy without any indication. Please provide further informaton.

60 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2002 Mercury Sable

Consumer state while vehicle was traveling out of control at 115 mph in result of vehicle crash air bags did not deploy at any time. Please provide further information. Mr.

61 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1998 Mercury Sable

While driving at 35 mph accident occurred, and driver was injured. Upon impact, air bag did not deploy. Please provide any further information.

62 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1999 Mercury Sable

While traveling 40 mph vehicle was involved in crash. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.



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