10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #2

Dec 172001

(reported on)

Ranger

  • miles
While traveling approximately 55 to 60 mph vehicle was struck on the side by another vehicle changing lanes and traveling in same direction. This impact caused driver's side air bag to deploy. Driver received severe facial injuries and burns. No determination has been made as to why the driver's air bag deployed during a non-frontal crash. Please provide any additional information / documentation.

- Chicago, IL, USA

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problem #1

Sep 062001

Ranger

  • miles
Driver side air bag did not deploy, even though the vehicle was involved in a head on collision where the driver side bag opened. Passenger was hurt.

- Tecate, CA, USA

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