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2003 FORD WINDSTAR — AIR BAGS

1 injured · 1057530 · 2014-04-17

Vehicle

Make
FORD
Model
WINDSTAR
Year
2003
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
AIR BAGS
Miles at failure
214,016

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

LEAVING FOR WORK, I NOTICED THAT THE ABS AND AIRBAG LIGHTS WERE ON UP ON THE DASHBOARD. I DROVE TO WORK WHICH IS ONLY 8 MILES AWAY; GOING NO FASTER THAN 45 MPH. I ARRIVED AT WORK, PLACED VAN IN PARK, TURNED OFF THE VAN, TOOK KEY OUT OF IGNITION, TOOK OFF MY SEAT BELT, OPENED DOOR, AND THE AIRBAG BLEW UP IN MY FACE. I RAISED MY ARM AND MY RIGHT HAND GOT MOST OF THE IMPACT. WE HAVE BEEN ON THE PHONE FOR 3 DAYS WITH THE DEALER AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY. THEY KEEP PASSING US BACK AND FORTH BOTH DENYING ANY RESPONSIBILITY.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10583280
Machine
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