Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 95E006002 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 01/01/1995 to 02/01/1995 | E (Equipment) | 8600 | 02/10/1995 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/24/1995 | 02/28/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The passenger side air bag has an inflator body that cracked during forming of the curl that retains the igniter plug in the end of the inflator. also the igniter end cap can separate from the inflator. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The passenger side air bag may not inflate properly resulting in reduced occupant protection in a vehicle accident. if the igniter end cap separates in a frontal collision, hot gases can be released and ignite flammable material or cause burn injuries. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove and replace the passenger side air bag module. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; passive restraints; air bag; passenger. vehicle description: passenger side air bag in passenger cars, vans andmulti-purpose vehicles. note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 12140 | 11/01/1998 | 613161 | Some vehicles equipped ith 2.0l may require replacement of the left air bag module or steering wheel during normal repair situations. *mjs | 06/19/2000 | |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||||
| 12508 | 03/01/1999 | 6091747 | Some vehicles may require steering wheel and airbag replacement. *tt | 11/14/2000 | |
| 5810 | 03/01/1999 | 605220 | Subject on steering wheel & airbag replacement. *tt | 06/04/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 03/15/2003 | 50000 | ||
| At around 50,000 miles we noticed the housing that holds the driver\'s side airbag coming loose. we received a couple of recall notices on other things so when we took it in to get the recalls done i asked the technician at sunflower lincoln/mercury if he could check out the problem with the airbag housing and possibly fix it for us. he called us back stating that the bolts had sheered off from the inside of the housing and that they couldn\'t fix it and that we would have to pay between $300-$500 dollars out of our own pocket to get it fixed. we then called lincoln/mercury headquarters and were told that \"the housing is just like a tire and that over time it wears out and that we would be responsible for any repair costs to it\". i have a major problem when the technician tells me that the problem was the bolts sheering off from the inside and then being told it\'s my problem. this becomes a safety issue for which i believe mercury is responsible for. the problem sounds like faulty equipment and they have no intentions of doing anything in good faith about it. | |||
| 07/15/2003 | 0 | ||
| The front springs were changed under one of the recalls after one broke.the back springs were not under recall but were both broken and ford refused to do it even though the springs were from the same supplier and failed prematurely. i had to change both rear springs due to their partial recall. the air bag light is blinking now which i am told means the air bags will not deploy if involved in an accident. i need to drive the car and if involved in an accident will hold ford responsible for any injuries as they won't fix this faulty system. | |||
| 11/15/2002 | 72000 | 1 | 06/18/1999 |
| The air bag warning light keeps blinking on my 95 mercury mystique. ford says it is not covered under any conditions as a defect. *jb | |||
| 04/10/2001 | 3 | 10/01/1997 | |
| Air bag sensor light on dash started blinking on april 10, 2001 when vehicle had 105,000 miles. took to dealer listed above to fix a total of three times and paid $559.72 in total for repairs but air bag sensor light began blinking shortly after third repair attempt. this means the air bag may not deploy in an accident and also prevents me from selling vehicle. was also charged for fan motor switch repair that ford had issued two recall/service bulletins on. wrote ford motor company customer relationship center on june 19, 2001 but have heard nothing from them. car needs to be repaired so air bag is functional and so it can be sold. also feel either ford or dealer should reimburse $559.72 since car was not fixed -- and now cannot be sold until it is!*ak | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 1 | 08/01/2000 | |
| Car was brought into dealer for repair of severe vibration in steering column when car is idling in gear complaint. dealer diagnosed the problem and determined car's entire steering assembly including the air bag must be replaced. dealer is not able to locate an air bag to complete the service nearly 4 months after the car was bought in for repair. i have contacted ford who has verified that the air bag is on national back order. ford also claims to have no knowledge of when this part will be available. how can an important safety part be unavailable for such an excessive period of time? nobody has been able to help me. i've even called the office of ford's ceo, jack nasser, with no succesful results. is this car safe to drive? did you ever hear of such a situation? please help !!! *ak | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1995 | |
| My airbag indicator light blinks, i took my car to lannings ford here in carey oh. they said that the modular & fuse blew they don't know what caused it to blow if i get it fixed theres a good chance it may blow again we don't know so as of now my airbags won't work if there was to be an accident. | |||
| 08/27/1999 | |||
| Vehicle experiencing problem with water entering underneath vehicle and causing engine to shut off while driving. dealer repaired at consumer's expense. also, air bag sensor light came on blinking, indicating that air bag may have deployed. dealer notified, and would only repair at consumer expense. can nhtsa help in this matter. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1995 | |||
| Air bag indicator light is flashing even though air bag has not deployed | |||
| 05/15/1997 | 1 | 01/06/1995 | |
| Air bag bolts loose, causing rattle. | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 01/29/2003 | 17600 | ||
| Vehicle was involved in a head on collision, but airbags didn't deploy. please provide additional information. ph | |||
| 01/09/2000 | 01/01/1995 | ||
| Driver side air bag fell out of steering column while driving down the road and cannot be reseated. *ak | |||
| While driving and without a collision occurring driver's and passenger's air bags deployed, cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 09/13/1999 | |||
| Consumer took car to the dealership severaltimes for brake failure/ steering column failure, and premature wear of tires. had all her tires replaced two month ago. while driving 45mph on the highway and t approaching a trash truck in front of her, trash truck speeded up an d got in front of consumer's vehicle. consumer tried to overtake the trash truck and ran into a curb. trash truck put on brakes and so did consumer. however, consumer's vehicle rear ended the back of the truck due to brake failue, and steering column disconnected from dashboard, and dropped in her lap. also airbags deployed and dropped into consumer's lap, and the substance released affected her son's eyes. the car was totaled. *ak | |||
| While driving 45 mph and without a collision occurring, driver's and passenger's air bags deployed, cause unknown. also the abs brakes locked up. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 06/20/1996 | |||
| Frontal collision, impact 12:00 position speed 12mph, dual airbags did not deploy and rear lap/shoulder on passenger side failed. *ak | |||
| 01/19/1996 | |||
| Consumer was driving and the driver side air bag deployed causing consumer to have an accident. tt | |||
| 01/19/1996 | |||
| Consumer was driving and the passenger side air bag deployed causing consumer to have an accident. tt | |||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 05/14/2001 | 1 | ||
| While pulling out of a gas station traveling at approximately 2 to 3 mph, driver's side air bag fell out into drivers lap. dealership requested that consumer replace steering column at her expense. *ak | |||