Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 14666 | 02/01/2001 | 619163 | Some vehicles equipped with seat side air bags may exhibit a difficult to diagnose air bag lamp on with diagnostic trouble code b1994 or b1998 (open / resistance in the driver / passenger seat air bag circuit). *tt | 05/17/2001 | |
| 14579 | 01/01/2001 | 617964 | Some vehicles equipped with side seat air bags may exhibit an intermittent air bag lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes u2017 and / or u2018 (side crash sensor communications error) stored in memory. *tt | 04/02/2001 | |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
| 15016 | 06/01/2001 | 622831 | Some vehicles may exhibit a difficult to diagnose air bag light on with a diagnostic code c1946 (driver seat track position sensor circuit malfunction) stored in memory. *tt | 10/23/2001 | |
| 14579 | 01/01/2000 | 620475 | Vehicles equipped with side seat air bags may exhibit an intermittent air bag lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes u2017 and / or u2018 (side crash sensor communications error) stored in memory. *tt | 08/09/2001 | |
| 14533 | 12/01/2000 | 616871 | Some vehicles equipped with side seat air bags may exhibit an intermittent air bag lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) u2017 and / or u2018 (side crash sensor communications error) stored in memory. *tt | 03/14/2001 | |
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||||
| 14812 | 04/01/2001 | 619312 | Some vehicles equipped with side seat air bags built prior to june 1, 2001 may exhibit an air bag lamp on with diagnostic trouble code b1994 and / or b1998 (open / high resistance in the driver / passenger side seat air bag circuits). | 05/23/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | ||||||
| EA03010 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/02/2003 | 06/23/2004 | FRONTAL AIR BAG NON-DEPLOYMENT IN CRASH | ||
| This investigation identified a total of 427 reports alleging non-deployment of the frontal air bags.of the 427 reports, two incidents (fatal crashes) have been identified as severe frontal crashes in which the frontal air bags did not deploy.a defect trend has not been identified at this time.further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached summary report. | ||||||
| PE03002 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/06/2003 | 07/02/2003 | FRONTAL AIR BAG NON-DEPLOYMENT IN CRASH | ||
| Ford motor company has identified 260 reports alleging frontal air bag non-deployment for any (severity) frontal or near-frontal crash on model year 2000-2001 ford taurus and mercury sable vehicles.additional crash reports are contained in nhtsa's fatality analysis reporting system (fars) database.the single odi report listed in the report summary is nhtsa's special crash investigation's case no. ca00-020 that involved a high-speed crash non-deployment involving a driver fatality and front passenger injury.this preliminary evaluation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea03-010) and odi will collect additional information on certain crash reports and conduct further study of this issue. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 11/20/2009 | 55000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mercury sable. while driving 35 mph the driver side curtain air bag deployed without warning. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 55000. updated 01/05/10. *lj the air bag in the driver seat deployed for no reason. also, the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. updated 01/07/10.*jb | |||
| 09/20/2009 | 167000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mercury sable. while driving 40 mph, the vehicle slid into a gravel road and flipped over. the air bags failed to deploy and the vehicle was destroyed. the contact was unconscious after the crash and has sustained some minor bruises and cuts. a police report is available if needed. the failure mileage was 167,000. | |||
| 05/19/2008 | 54000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mercury sable. while driving over a pothole at approximately 35 mph, the passenger side air bag deployed. there was no occupant in the passenger seat. this was the only air bag that deployed in the vehicle. the contact called the dealer, but was not given any reason as to why the air bag deployed. the current and failure mileages were 54,000. | |||
| 08/10/2007 | 42000 | 1 | 10/28/2001 |
| I was driving my car at about 20 miles an hour and i felt a vibration. i made a decision to pull the car over and get off the roadway and stop. when i tried to use my brake i felt the resistance half way down and then it suddenly went all the way to the floor. i saw myself gaining on the car in front of me. i quickly turned to the right and up on the sidewalk hitting the curb in the process and then instead of hitting a store wall i turned slightly to the left and headed dead center for an edison pole. i could have killed someone. i need to talk to someone who can tell me who to get to look into my brake system to see what went wrong. i am so scared to ever drive that car again. my car is only 5 years old and in excellent condition and maintained well. never had any hint that my brakes were faulty. my car has been looked at and he said the body can be fixed. he doesn't know about the brakes. i need an expert to look at those brakes. can you help me???? my air bags did not deploy. *tr | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 68000 | 1 | 03/05/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 20 mph and trying to avoid a deer, the vehicle crashed into a pole damaging the grill, hood, radiator, front bumper and possibly the frame. the air bag did not deploy. the contact was injured and experienced whip lash and neck injuries. the police was not alerted of the incident. | |||
| 06/29/2005 | 3 | ||
| Air bag light keeps coming on and they have traced it to the driver side airbag needs to be replaced and needs new electrical wiring. the air bag has never been deployed, so why is it bad? the car has been checked several times for this air bag light problem. *nm | |||
| 08/11/2003 | 1 | ||
| While traveling on the highway and without physical contact with another vehicle passenger's air bag deployed. *ak | |||
| 08/04/2002 | 1 | 01/02/2001 | |
| While driving the passenger side impact air bag falsley deployed injuring the passengers right arm, the dealer replaced the passenger side air bag, seat cover and rcm module. nlm | |||
| 06/24/2001 | 8 | 06/01/2001 | |
| Air bag readiness light comes on all the time. ford motor company said they didn't know how to fix the problem. there are having this problem with other cars and the air bags will not work if in a crash. *ak | |||
| 01/09/2001 | 11/01/2000 | ||
| I was informed that if i was to be in an accident, ford does not know if the air bags would deploy. this car was purchased for the 5 star rating and additional cost were paid for side air bags. *ak | |||
| 12/01/2000 | |||
| Dear comment pid data test found air bag over 17v module bad ...my comment therefore cound not be deployer in case of accident*ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 01/03/2011 | 123800 | ||
| While driving 45 mph struck a deer dead center of the front end. no airbags deployed. car immediately cut off but coasted. driver has minor back discomfort. still waiting to hear if the car will be totaled out or repaired. | |||
| 10/04/2001 | 1 | 10/04/2001 | |
| Dt: 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. *ak | |||
| 06/23/2005 | 1 | 11/20/2004 | |
| Dt: while in a head on collision at 30 mph, the airbags did not deploy. the vehicle was totaled . there has been no inspection as to why the airbag did not deploy. the contact injured her left shoulder, neck and right hand. she was in therapy for three months. a police report was taken. *ak | |||
| 08/20/2004 | 60000 | 1 | |
| While driving 55 mph consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. upon impact, dual air bags did not deploy. driver sustained a compound fracture to the right thigh, and many other major injuries. *ak | |||
| 04/13/2002 | |||
| Front collision at 45-50 mph, neither airbag deployed. no injuries. vehicle was totalled.*ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 65000 | 4 | 02/01/2001 |
| My car has a defect which has been repaired under warranty 3 times and now it looks like a 4th that could be at my expense. *nm | |||
| 03/17/2006 | 67407 | 1 | 12/01/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the airbag light illuminated briefly, and the vehicle was taken to the dealership. the dealership performed a diagnostic test and determined the airbag sensors were inoperative. | |||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 10/07/2010 | 54700 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns 2001 mercury sable. while trying to park the vehicle the right tire crash into the curb and the right side air bag deploy. no one was injuried the dealer was call and informed him the vehicle had a five year warranty which expired and he would have to pay for the repairs. he did not take the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. the manufacturer was called also and informed him the vehicle had a five year warranty which expired and he would have to pay for the repairs. the failure mileage was 54,700....mw | |||
| 10/11/2005 | 105000 | 1 | 06/30/2001 |
| Driving to work going 25 mph. driver side air bag suddenly deployed for no obvious reason. no injury or accident occurred. have appointment to have the air bag examined. cost will be $150 for the analysis at d'amico in east brunswick, nj this friday, oct. 14th, 2005. *jb | |||
| 12/26/2004 | 19000 | 1 | 08/25/2001 |
| Corrected/completed odi # 10104563. *jb | |||
| 12/26/2004 | 19000 | 1 | |
| While turning out of a driveway to the right, the left side air bag deployed (without inflating). no collision, just a turning manuveur to the right. 2001 mercury sable.*ak | |||
| 1 | 11/01/2000 | ||
| The vehicle hit a pot hole while driving, upon impact the the drivers side impact air bag falsely deployed hitting the consumer causing bruising and soreness. nlm | |||