# 1997 FORD TAURUS — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `403569` · 2003-04-21 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** TAURUS
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
- **Speed:** 1 mph
## Narrative
MY AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT IMPACT CAUSING MY WINDSHIELD TO SMASH AND PASSENGER WINDOW TO BLOW OFF THE TRACK.  MY INSURANCE WILL NOT COVER IT BECAUSE THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT.  FORD MOTOR COMPANY WILL NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT EVEN THOUGH IT IS VERY EVIDENT THAT IT WAS A MALFUNCTION. *JB
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