Investigation EA03010: 2000–2001 Ford Taurus

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Jul 2, 2003

Closed

Jun 23, 2004

Model years

2000–2001

Subject

Frontal air bag non-deployment in crash

Component: Air bags › Frontal

Summary

This investigation identified a total of 427 reports alleging non-deployment of the frontal air bags.of the 427 reports, two incidents (fatal crashes) have been identified as severe frontal crashes in which the frontal air bags did not deploy.a defect trend has not been identified at this time.further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached summary report.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2001 Ford Taurus1,037 complaints
• 2000 Ford Taurus1,195 complaints