2004 Ford Taurus air bags problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2004 Ford Taurus — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Airbags seats and seatbelts useless for 6'8" 375lbs adult man. I sit within 6" of the steering wheel airbag the seatbelt goes across my bicep not my shoulder and the seat itself only goes up to the middle of my back, the head rest is between my shoulders. Why is there no exemption for giants and…”
filed Mar 13, 2026
“On June 23, 2024 this 2004 Ford Taurus was in a front end collision at freeway speeds of 60 mph or higher. The driver airbag did not deploy and the driver died as a result of severe trauma to head and chest.”
filed Jul 15, 2024
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 2004 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.