10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 3 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 37,900 miles
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The contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. While driving approximately 40 mph, a small dog jumped in front of the vehicle and the driver side air bag deployed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the driver side air bag was replaced. On another occasion, a coyote jumped in front of the vehicle and the driver side air bag deployed again. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the driver side are bag was replaced a second time. The contact was concerned that the air bag could deploy after another slight impact and potentially cause injuries. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000.
- Charleston, MS, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. While driving approximately 68 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The contact restarted the vehicle and the engine warning indicator illuminated and the driver side headlamp failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the line leading to the fuel pump needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 87,999.
- Louisville, KY, USA
Traveling at a speed of 50 / 55 mph and I hit a deer head on. The airbag light came on the dashboard but never deployed. Just curious to know if the air bag should of deployed.
- Howell, MI, USA
Vehicle hydroplaned and hit the guard rail alot of front end damage no air bag deployment. Injuries including a head injury both occupants were transported to a hospital. Update 9/15/15 the consumer stated the air bag sensor wasn't triggered and wants to cancel the complaint. Updated 10/01/15
- Paynesville, WV, USA
- Chicago, IL, USA