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2001 FORD WINDSTAR Air Bagssidewindow Problems

7 NHTSA complaints on file

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Air Bagssidewindow Issues in the 2001 FORD WINDSTAR

7 air bagssidewindow complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 6 resulted in injury.

7
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
6
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Air Bagssidewindow Complaints

#10257270 |
ON JANUARY 18, 2009, I WAS DRIVING ON THE LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY WEST, NEAR EXIT 40, IN THE LEFT LANE, WHEN THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. I CALLED THE HIGHWAY PATROL, THE OFFICER THAT RESPONDED ADVISED ME THAT NO REPORT WAS REQUIRED SINCE NO OTHER VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED, AND THAT I SHOULD TAKE THE VEHICLE, A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR, TO A FORD DEALERSHIP SINCE AIRBAGS ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO DEPLOY WITHOUT CAUSE AND THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO BE TESTED EVERY 10 YEARS. *TR
#10185471 |
DIRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. HAD IT BEEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE AN ACCIDENT WOULD HAVE OCCURRED. FORD WOULD NOT REPAIR OR REPLACE. SAID IT WAS CAUSED BY AN ACCIDENT BUT THERE WAS NOT ONE. THERE WAS NO VEHICLE DAMAGE EXCEPT TO THE INTERIOR
#10152177 |
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 42 MPH, THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG ON THE DRIVER SIDE DEPLOYED. THERE HAD BEEN NO COLLISION AND NOTHING WAS RUN OVER. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THERE WAS NO VISIBLE SIGN AS TO WHY THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. ALTHOUGH, THE SEAT BELT WAS WORN, THE CONTACT RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED. UPDATED 3/28/2006 - *NM
#10106257 |
DRIVING ON US 60 AND LOOP 101 WHEN THE SIDE AIR BAG LOCATED IN DRIVERS LEFT SIDE OF SEAT EXPLODED. THERE HAD BEEN SOME WOOD PALLET DEBRIS APPROXIMATELY SCATTERED ON THE ROAD 100 HUNDRED YARDS BEHIND THE POINT OF THE AIR BAG ACTIVATION. ANALYSIS FROM THE FORD DEALERSHIP SHOWS THAT SOME SMALL OBJECT IMPACTED ONTO THE FRAME UNDERNEATH THE CENTER POST ABOUT 6 INCHES UP ON THE FRAME POST. I THINK THAT THIS AREA IS OF IMPACT IS UNPROTECTED FROM SMALL OBJECTS DETONATING THE AIR BAG IN A NON EMERGENCY CONDITION. (EXAMPLE) GRAVEL ROADS ANY SMALL ROCK COULD TRIGGER THE AIR BAG. THIS CONDITION MAY HAPPEN ON ANY ROAD FROM OBJECTS TOO SMALL TO BE OBSERVED. THE ONLY DAMAGE NOTED IS SOME PAINT SCRAPED FROM FRAME. DEALER PUT THE CAR ON HOIST AND THAT WAS THE ONLY WAY TO SEE THE IMPACT AREA. IT IS ACTUALLY ABOUT 6 INCHES ABOVE...
#10099454 |
THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. THE PASSENGER WENT TO THE DOCTOR THE NEXT DAY. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY'S BODY SHOP. *AK THE PASSENGER SUFFERED FROM HEADACHES, NECK PAIN, BACK PAIN, AND SHOULDER PAIN. THE DEALER DID NOT ASSUME ANY REPONSIBILITY. *TC
#10086797 | Crash
I WAS IN A CAR INCIDENT IN WHICH THERE WAS MAJOR FRONT END DAMAGE TO MY FORD WINDSTAR AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DID DEPLOY.*AK
#8019942 |
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND THE SIDE AIR BAG ON THE PASSANGER SIDE DEPLOYED WITH NO SPECIFIC REASON.THERE WAS A LOT OF DAMAGE ON THE VEHICLE.DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. NLM

Other 2001 FORD WINDSTAR Problem Areas

Service Brakes Hydraulic 223 complaints Electrical System 201 complaints Service Brakes 193 complaints Suspension 188 complaints Suspensionrear 151 complaints Structureframe And Members 141 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 101 complaints Steering 57 complaints Service Brakes Electric 53 complaints Structurebody 53 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 48 complaints Power Train 43 complaints Unknown Or Other 41 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 38 complaints Structure 38 complaints Structurebodydoor 32 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 29 complaints Suspensionfront 29 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 26 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 25 complaints Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly 25 complaints Wheels 24 complaints Air Bags 23 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 21 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 18 complaints Traction Control System 17 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 17 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 16 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 16 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 16 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 14 complaints Exterior Lighting 13 complaints Power Traindriveline 12 complaints Engine 11 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 11 complaints Parking Brake 11 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 11 complaints Tires 11 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 10 complaints Seats 9 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 9 complaints Equipment 8 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 8 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 8 complaints Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 8 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 7 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 6 complaints Seat Belts 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 6 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 6 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 5 complaints Seat Beltsfront 5 complaints Visibility 5 complaints Visibilitywindshield 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 4 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 4 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 4 complaints Interior Lighting 4 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 4 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 4 complaints Suspensionrearaxlespindle 4 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 4 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 3 complaints Equipment Adaptivemobility 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 3 complaints Seatsmidrear Assembly 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 3 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 3 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 3 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 3 complaints Suspensionmultiple Axle 3 complaints Visibilitywiper 3 complaints Child Seat 2 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 2 complaints Parking Brakeindicator Light 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 2 complaints Service Brakes Air 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 2 complaints Suspensionrearshock Absorber 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window 2 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 2 complaints Wheelsrim 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Trailer Hitches 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint
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