10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
10 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #11

Jun 122003

(reported on)

Sable

  • miles
While traveling 40 mph vehicle was involved in crash. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.

- De Soto, IL, USA

problem #10

Mar 272002

Sable

  • miles
While driving at 45 mph consumer was hit on side of vehicle, knocking vehicle into a pole, and air bags deployed and exploded. Consumer hit steering wheel opposite to air bag.

- Auburn, GA, USA

problem #9

Jul 042002

Sable

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 40 mph, and neither air bag deployed. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. Consumer stated that the ash try would not stay inplace due to center cosole failure and was replaced.

- Newton, KS, USA

problem #8

Dec 212001

Sable

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was involved in a 30 mph side impact collision in which the driver and passenger front airbags failed to deploy. Consumer's vehicle was not equipped with side airbags, however the front airbag sensors should have been triggered because side of vehicle was smashed. Dealer has been contacted. One person was injured in the accident.

- Indiannapolis, IN, USA

problem #7

Nov 171999

Sable

  • miles
Started from a stopped position and heard a loud bang from under the car. Looked under the car to see if I had hit something.nothing in sight.as I drove home, I noticed the car pulled to the rightand the air bag light blinked. Dealer investigated and stated that I must have hit something very hard because the sub frame assembly and passenger lower control arm were bent. I am the only driver and have never hit anything. Repair charge was $2056.

- Charlottesville, VA, USA

problem #6

Mar 252001

Sable

  • miles
Consumer was traveling at approximately 65 mph under rainy conditions when vehicle impacted a concrete embankment, sloping concrete under an overpass. Frontal air bags failed to deploy. Dealership has not examined vehicle, and no determination for this defect has been made. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Little Rock, AK, USA

problem #5

Oct 232000

Sable

  • miles
Consumer was traveling about 35mph on a side street and another vehicle suddenly stopped. Applied brakes, and brakes didn't stop vehicle. Upon impact, airbags didn't deploy. Dealership was aware of incident.

- North Hollywood, CA, USA

problem #4

Oct 081999

Sable

  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a head on crash at 45 mph. Neither airbag deployed. Police, fire, rescue, towing company, autobody and delaership all said "something is wrong with this vehicle, airbags should have gone off, you should have this checked out." Attempted for three months to get Ford to send a Ford representative to investigate. Ford legal got involved, all they ever said (verbally) is "the car is safe" and refused to have anyone from Ford look at the system. Ford legal was more concerned about an injury lawsuit than a possible defect. Ford legal told me "if you suspect there's a problem with your airbags, you should take it up with your insurance company." Figure that one out!

- Hampstead, NH, USA

problem #3

Jun 072000

Sable

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling 55 mph consumer ran into a dump truck, and air bags did not deploy.

- Gainville, FL, USA

problem #2

Mar 112000

Sable

  • miles
Veicle involved in front collision with a 35-40 mph impact due to failure of brakes. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy, which could have caused injuries.

- Ruskin, FL, USA

problem #1

Jun 111999

Sable

  • miles
While driving on highway at 55 mph, suddenly steering wheel went out of control to the right, causing vehicle to do a 180 degree turn, then rolled over two complete turns. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Dealer/manufacturer have been notified.

- Queen Village, NY, USA