Ford Taurus Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 615 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the Ford Taurus across 24 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (88). The words owners use most often: “air bag” (33% of reports).
- 615air bags complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 422mention a crash
- 303mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 28%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air bag: mentioned in 202 of 615 complaints (33%)
- Bags deploy: mentioned in 102 of 615 complaints (17%)
- Upon impact: mentioned in 66 of 615 complaints (11%)
- Airbag deployed: mentioned in 35 of 615 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 260 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 615 complaints, 422 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 303 an injury.
Ford Taurus air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Taurus | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2017 Taurus | 2 | 5% | 56,800 |
| 2016 Taurus | 4 | 5% | 26,392 |
| 2015 Taurus | 5 | 2% | 18,500 |
| 2014 Taurus | 5 | 2% | 42,250 |
| 2013 Taurus | 11 | 2% | 41,000 |
| 2012 Taurus | 3 | 4% | 100 |
| 2011 Taurus | 8 | 4% | 65,000 |
| 2010 Taurus | 11 | 5% | 52,500 |
| 2009 Taurus | 6 | 9% | 59,500 |
| 2008 Taurus | 15 | 9% | 114,250 |
| 2007 Taurus | 7 | 5% | 100,000 |
| 2006 Taurus | 21 | 7% | 72,000 |
| 2005 Taurus | 27 | 3% | 64,000 |
| 2004 Taurus | 21 | 6% | 57,500 |
| 2003 Taurus | 46 | 4% | 58,000 |
| 2002 Taurus | 47 | 3% | 50,000 |
| 2001 Taurus | 66 | 6% | 70,000 |
| 2000 Taurus | 88 | 7% | 65,000 |
| 1999 Taurus | 40 | 5% | 91,500 |
| 1998 Taurus | 39 | 7% | 100,013 |
| 1997 Taurus | 42 | 5% | 70,375 |
| 1996 Taurus | 45 | 5% | 90,062 |
| 1995 Taurus | 55 | 5% | 136,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Air bags:frontal
Model years: 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C06.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the front driver's side seat belt had failed to unbuckle and was previously repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously rear-ended on…
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The contact owns a 2017 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the steering wheel clock spring was faulty and needed to be replaced…
Unknown. Car was going 100 mph. Driver, my son , was killed in this car accident. This year make AND model is known for throttle acceleration issues with brake afail override non existent until later models. Case number [XXX] sterling heights police department INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Tauruss have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 615 owner complaints about air bags for the Ford Taurus. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Taurus air bags?
Yes: 1 safety recall list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the Ford Taurus?
The most frequent phrase is “air bag”, in 202 of 615 complaints, followed by “bags deploy” (102).
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- Power Train problems (1,895)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (1,800)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (1,312)
- Steering problems (995)
- Electrical System problems (888)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (683)
- Visibility problems (643)
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