1994 Ford Taurus Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 4%of 923 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,540miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the air bags of the 1994 Ford Taurus, 4% of the 923 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,540 miles. 32 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The consumers stated that she was at the light and another vechicle ran into he head on , trying to make a left turn. The airbag did deploy. But the airbag hit her face the chemicals burn from the airbag burned her left cheek and blew her eye glasses off of her face. And left her face numb, and left burn marks on the bottom of her chin. The car is total (violent deployment).. Mjs”
NHTSA complaint #848720, filed 1999-09“Consumer was involved in a collision, direct hit on the passenger's side where driver's husband was sitting. Vehicle spun around and air bags deployed instantly. Driver sustained a 6 burn on left arm from air bags where the flesh was torn off. Also suffered a severe concussion from force of air bag hitting her head, and sever ebruises on her right breast. Husband was not injured.”
NHTSA complaint #780168, filed 1998-06“Consumer was traveling about 15mph on highway and was entering into an intersection when another vehicle coming from another direction hit him him. Upon impact, driverside airbag didn't deploy. Vehicle was totaled, but consumer wasn't hurt.”
NHTSA complaint #885077, filed 2001-04“Vehicle accelerated at high speed on the freeway, going to 120 MPH. It went so long, while he was standing on the brakes it blew out the motor, vehicle crashed, and air bags did not deploy, causing minor injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #8008431, filed 2002-04“Vehicle was involved in a rear end accident at 22 MPH because brakes failed to engage while applying. Aslo, both air bags did not deploy. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #872516, filed 2000-10Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 6% |
| 2017 | 2 | 5% |
| 2016 | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 11 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 4% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 11 | 5% |
| 2009 | 6 | 9% |
| 2008 | 15 | 9% |
| 2007 | 7 | 5% |
| 2006 | 21 | 7% |
| 2005 | 27 | 3% |
| 2004 | 21 | 6% |
| 2003 | 46 | 4% |
| 2002 | 47 | 3% |
| 2001 | 66 | 6% |
| 2000 | 88 | 7% |
| 1999 | 40 | 5% |
| 1998 | 39 | 7% |
| 1997 | 42 | 5% |
| 1996 | 45 | 5% |
| 1995 | 55 | 5% |
| 1994 | 38 | 4% |
| 1993 | 54 | 3% |
| 1992 | 49 | 7% |
| 1991 | 55 | 8% |
| 1990 | 41 | 11% |
| 1989 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 1994 Ford Taurus
289 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
269 complaintsElectrical system
81 complaintsBody and structure
64 complaintsVehicle speed control
61 complaintsBrakes
56 complaintsExterior lighting
50 complaintsFuel system
50 complaintsSuspension
44 complaintsOther or unknown
30 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
30 complaintsSteering
26 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Ford Taurus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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