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2001 Ford Escort Airbags Problems

Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Ford Escort has 9 NHTSA airbags complaints and 0 airbags-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Ford Escort

Engine
16
Powertrain
13
Speed Control
11
Electrical
10
Suspension
10
Airbags
9
Brakes
6
Steering
6
Tires
3
Fuel System
3

9

Complaints

0

Recalls

4

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Airbags Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 10, 2009AIR BAGSI WAS IN A ACCIDENT ON THE 105FWY WEST, GOING BETWEEN 15-25 MPH IN MODERATE MORNING TRAFFIC. I HIT ...
May 19, 2006AIR BAGSFRONT END COLLISION TOTALING FORD ESCORT ZX2 WITHOUT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS. *JB
Nov 14, 2005AIR BAGSI WAS INVOLVED IN A VERY MINOR ACCIDENT WITH ONLY PAINT DAMAGE TO MY FRONT BUMPER. THE OTHER VEHICL...
Jul 7, 2004AIR BAGSWHILE SLOWING DOWN TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. AS A RESULT...
Dec 8, 2003AIR BAGSAFTER REAR ENDING A TRAILER AT 55 MPH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFED, BUT WAS UNAB...
May 6, 2003AIR BAGSWHILE DRIVING 20 MOH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *A...
Aug 19, 2002AIR BAGSI HIT A GUARDRAIL GOING 55 MPH AND THEN PROCEEDED TO BE THROWN DOWN A HILL INTO A FIELD AND MY AIR B...
Aug 1, 2001AIR BAGSCONSUMER STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE REARENDED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE AND PUSHED HER IN...
Jan 1, 1970AIR BAGSTHE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*JB

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