1996 Ford Escort airbags problems
The 1996 Ford Escort has 21 airbags complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
21
Airbags complaints
8%
Share of year
17
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Airbags complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH THERE WAS A TIRE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. CONSUMER TURNED QUICKLY TO AVOID HITTING THE TIRE, AND LOST CONTROL. VEHICLE WENT INTO THE WOODS AND HIT A POLE. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK”
Common questions
How many airbags complaints does the 1996 Ford Escort have?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the 1996 Ford Escort airbags — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.