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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
26 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
35 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,763 miles

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1996 Ford Taurus seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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1996 Ford Taurus Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #29

Sep 152004

Taurus 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When the consumer applied the brakes, the pedal went to the floor. The consumer collided with another driver. Both frontal air bags did deploy, but the air bags deployed in the upright position and hit the windshield and caused the windshield to shatter. The vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company. Please fill in additional information.

- Bowie, MD, USA

problem #28

Aug 152003

Taurus 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,123 miles
Was rear ended in a five car accident, I had the middle car. I was slammed into the back of another car which in turn hit the vehicle in front of him. My air bags did not deploy, I know that I hit the car in front of me hard enough to deploy the bags because the front of my car was in his trunk. I caused major damage to his car. The police would not let me have my car because my airbags did not deploy.

- Marion, IN, USA

problem #27

Feb 152003

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The vehicle was involved in a collision, and the air bags did not deploy.

- Granite City, IL, USA

problem #26

Dec 242001

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving 30-35 mph vehicle crashed into a tree head on, caught on fire, causing injuries. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.

- Rodchester, NY, USA

problem #25

Jul 192001

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 55 mph had a front impact on driver's side, and driver's airbag did not deploy. Vehicle was totalled, no injuries.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #24

Aug 062001

Taurus

  • miles
Consumer was traveling about 30mph on highway and noticed that airbag light was blinking, and without prior warning both airbags went off. He was forced into concrete barriers on road. Vehicle had smoke inside, and was totaled. There were no injuries.

- Clarksville, TN, USA

problem #23

May 292001

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle was involved in a 25-30 mph frontal collision in which driver and passenger air bags deployed, causing occupant of passenger seat to receive injuires to eyes and face. Air bag deployed and blow up failing to hold air keeping the passenger safe.

- Niangua, MO, USA

problem #22

Mar 082001

Taurus

  • miles
While traveling 35-40mph fell asleep at wheel and struck a light pole. Neither airbag deployed.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

problem #21

Feb 282001

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
When driving at 40 mph consumer was involved in a head-on collision. Upon impact frontal driver's air bag, and driver's side air bag did not deploy. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to determine cause.

- Otsgo, MI, USA

problem #20

Jan 122000

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
While driving at 45mph owner hit a deer, and driver side/passenger's side airbags deployed. Airbags busted the windshield, and driver's airbag knocked driver out. Vehicle is currently in bodyshop.

- Bedford, VA, USA

problem #19

Sep 031999

Taurus

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving out of the neighborhood to a service road, made a left hand turn and tire rod broke, vehicle veered off to the right and hit a concrete power line. Upon impact, airbags didn't deploy on either side. Contacted the local mechanic, and was told that the vehicle had been in an accident before. Contacted the dealer.

- Hoffman, NC, USA

problem #18

Oct 311998

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Violent deployment of air bags during collision breaking windshield resulting in consumer being cut. Mjs

- Portales, NM, USA

problem #17

Nov 031999

Taurus

  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 30mph, and the airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. The vehicle was totaled.

- Kitzmiller, MD, USA

problem #16

Sep 031999

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Driver hit anothe rvehicle head-on with a 25 mph inpact, dual airbags did not deploy, causing injuries.

- Monroe, LA, USA

problem #15

Apr 201999

Taurus

  • miles
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration when going from park to drive gear, resulting in collision with home, violent deployment of air bag causing injury to chest, nose and legs (bruises). Mjs

- Ridgewood, NJ, USA

problem #14

Apr 201998

Taurus

  • miles
While in a car accident driver's air bag did not deploy without indications.

- Huntington, WV, USA

problem #13

Oct 071998

Taurus

  • miles
Consumer has been experiencing problems with driver's and passenger's side air bags. Also, air bag impact sensor stays illuminated. The manufacturer has been contacted.

- Sunnyville, CA, USA

problem #12

Oct 241998

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Driver side airbag failed.

- Winston Sa, NC, USA

problem #11

Apr 271998

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Whle driving down the highway a trailer attempted to pass another automobile and came into consumer's lane, hitting her vehicle and demolishing it. Air bags did not deploy.

- Mayaguez, PR, USA

problem #10

Mar 031998

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Hit an oncoming vehicle at 25 mph due to a sudden stop, causing air bag to deploy. The air bag on passenger's side flew off, hitting passenger in the face, causing a fractured jaw.dealer notified. Two injuries occurred.

- Berryville, AR, USA

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