1993 Ford Taurus air bags problems
54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1993 Ford Taurus — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was involved in a multi car crash at 30 mph in icy conditions; however the front air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was struck by numerous other vehicles and the vehicle was impacted on the entire front end, passenger's side doors and driver's side rear door…”
filed Feb 27, 2006
“Hit dip (road defect) 04/26/05; driver's-side airbag (from steering wheel) deployed. Thought car about to catch on fire (that airbag powder was smoke); quickly exited car, then realized situation. Sustained airbag burns - lower face/chin, all across chest/breasts; right hand bruised, swollen…”
filed May 31, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Taurus | 2 | 5% |
| 2016 Taurus | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 Taurus | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 Taurus | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 Taurus | 11 | 2% |
| 2012 Taurus | 3 | 4% |
| 2011 Taurus | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 Taurus | 11 | 5% |
| 2009 Taurus | 6 | 9% |
| 2008 Taurus | 15 | 9% |
| 2007 Taurus | 7 | 5% |
| 2006 Taurus | 21 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1993 Ford Taurus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.