1991 FORD TAURUS Air Bags Problems
22 NHTSA complaints on file
Air Bags Issues in the 1991 FORD TAURUS
22 air bags complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 FORD TAURUS. Of these, 4 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
22
Complaints
4
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Air Bags Complaints
#8017742
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AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND WILL STAY ON. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE INTO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE. *AK
#559376
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AIR BAG LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED THIS HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE. NLM
#879770
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AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ILLUMINATING ON DASH. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER NOTICED WIRING HARNESS HAD SHORT CIRCUITED, CAUSING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. ALSO, EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING POWER. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
#731635
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AIR BAG LIGHT BLINKING A CODE. FORD WANTS $600. TO REPAIR A REAR SENSOR. AIR BAG WILL NOT ACTIVATE IN A CRASH UNTIL THIS EXCESSIVE REPAIR AMOUNT IS PAID TO REPAIR. WE NEED HELP WITH THIS SAFETY ITEM, PLEASE.
#720510
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MY COMPRESSER WENT OUT WITHIN A FEW MONTHES OF ME BUYING THE CAR. WHEEL BEARINGS ARE OUT, AND AIRBAG LIGHT WON'T QUIT BLINKING THE DEALER SAID IT WOULD COST $400 TO FIND OUT WHY.ALSO, REAR DEFROSTER NEVER WORKED I HAVE REPLACED THE SHOCKS/STRUTS/ BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. *AK
#844253
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AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT COMES ON/FLASHES AND GOES OFF WHEN ENGINE IS TURNED ON AND WHILE DRIVING. DEALER CONTACTED AND CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
I HIT A DEER THAT RAN OUT IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS DOING 45 MPH. MY AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. CALLED LOCAL DEALERSHIP,TALKED TO SERVICE DEPT. MGR.HE SAID IT WAS PROBABLY ALRIGHT, TOLD ME TO BRING IT IN AND THEY WOULD CHECK COMPUTER . CALLED FORD MOTER COMPANY TO SEE HOW TO GET INFO. ABOUT DEFECT, THEY REFERRED ME BAACK TO LOCAL DEALER. I DON'T WANT TO GET BEHIND WHEEL OF CAR WITH DEFECTIVE AIRBAG, I DON'T KNOW WHEN IT WILL GO OFF, EXPLAINED THIS TO BOTH PLACES. FORD TOLD ME I WOULD HAVE TO APPLY FOR A FORM TO HAVE IT DISCONNECTED. I DON'T FEEL THAT I SHOULD HAVE TO GO THRU THIS WHEN THIS IS ORIGINAL FACTORY INSTALLED PART AND IT DIDN'T WORK CORRECTLY. WANDA B. SALYER
#545315
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SHORT IN AIRBAG MONITOR SYSTEM CAUSED THE AIR BAG LIGHT TO BLINK CONSTANTLY. NM
#703456
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NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
DURING COLLISION VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG RESULTING IN DETACHMENT FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND EXPLODED CAUSING INJURIES TO FACE OF CONSUMER.
#521094
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AIR BAG FAILURE.
#535121
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AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUES TO FLASH.
CONSUMER WAS INVOVLED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. DUP OF 815728, ADDED ON 25-FEB-98. *AK
#814577
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THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS FLASHING. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK *SLC
#514280
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AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHES CONSTANTLY.
#514670
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AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON.
DURING A FRONTAL IMPACT ACCIDENT, AT 45 MPH. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
#973718
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WHEN MOVING TILT STEERING WHEEL UP THE AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES. TT THE CONSUMER COULD NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE IF THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NOT EITHER IN THE MIDDLE OR ALL THE WAY DOWN, BECAUSE THE AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES CONTINUOUSLY. *YH
#973042
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THE EMERGENCY GAS TANK LOCKED UP, THE AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT COME ON . TT
#971909
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THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE DRIVER AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON . TT
#971505
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AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME IN FOR REPAIR AND REPLACED. *AK
#958876
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AIRBAG IS DEFECTIVE, INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. TT
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Power Trainautomatic Transmission
221 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
88 complaints
Structureframe And Members
51 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
40 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
28 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
24 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
23 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
20 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
19 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
17 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
14 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
14 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
13 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
10 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
10 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
10 complaints
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
10 complaints
Suspensionfront
10 complaints
Tires
10 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
9 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
8 complaints
Steeringlinkages
8 complaints
Suspension
8 complaints
Unknown Or Other
8 complaints
Wheels
8 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
7 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
7 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
6 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
6 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
6 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
5 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Structurebody
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
5 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
4 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
4 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
4 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
3 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Power Train
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
3 complaints
Structurebodydoor
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
3 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
3 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
2 complaints
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical System
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint