Airbag Age

imafordboi69 · 01-01-2009, 03:56 AM

My car has the duel front airbags and im kind of wondering if an airbag has a life span. My car is now 14 years old and im curious if, in the event of an accident, the airbags would still deploy. Its kind of a grim subject, but i was curious if anybody here has been in a frontal accident in a taurus that was as aged as mine or older and had the airbags still deploy. The airbag computer is supposed to monitor the system, but can the computer really know that the airbag will inflate for sure? It kind of sucks that the only way to test the airbags is to actually get into an accident.

Stocker · 01-01-2009, 12:45 PM

The air bags themselves don't go bad AFAIK.

However, the impact sensors have a lifespan of about 10 years.

rogue · 01-01-2009, 01:15 PM

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The air bags themselves don't go bad AFAIK.

However, the impact sensors have a lifespan of about 10 years.
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How so?

s2knott · 01-01-2009, 01:50 PM

this is an issue that hasnt been adressed and honestly, its something i just thought of too, who would trust a 14 year old air bag...? doesnt seem safe, there should be like 2-3 year inspections on them.

00tec-satx · 01-01-2009, 01:53 PM

Hook a 9v battery to 'em and find out

Don't really do that.

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this is an issue that hasnt been adressed and honestly, its something i just thought of too, who would trust a 14 year old air bag...? doesnt seem safe, there should be like 2-3 year inspections on them. [/b]

Exactly how do you propose to inspect them? They are sealed units, you can't check resistance, Nothing to inspect but clockspring/ wiring harness.

risoworker · 01-01-2009, 02:02 PM

hit something if they deploy they are good, although they will need to be replaced.

qwertz9586 · 01-01-2009, 03:02 PM

As long as you're wearing your seatbelt, you're fine. Don't worry about it. You don't want a 200 MPH projectile flying into your face and burn your wrists anyways.

tauruskev · 01-01-2009, 05:08 PM

I believe the bags would still be good. I know Davesfarm has detonated many older Ford Airbags without a problem

Personally, I don't care. I haven't heard any findings of airbags wearing out over age either.

millermagic · 01-02-2009, 09:17 AM

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As long as you're wearing your seatbelt, you're fine. Don't worry about it. You don't want a 200 MPH projectile flying into your face and burn your wrists anyways.
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I would definitely be happier if mine DIDN'T go off.

brightbus · 01-02-2009, 10:52 AM

my grandparents have a 91 grand marquis..they had it checked out after an airbag sensor started flashing...it was nothing wrong with it really and was told the airbag was still operatinal..

01-01-2009, 03:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
imafordboi69 Senior Member Member Number: 16616 Join Date: Aug 2008 Visit: My Garage Posts: 211 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	My car has the duel front airbags and im kind of wondering if an airbag has a life span. My car is now 14 years old and im curious if, in the event of an accident, the airbags would still deploy. Its kind of a grim subject, but i was curious if anybody here has been in a frontal accident in a taurus that was as aged as mine or older and had the airbags still deploy. The airbag computer is supposed to monitor the system, but can the computer really know that the airbag will inflate for sure? It kind of sucks that the only way to test the airbags is to actually get into an accident. __________________ -1995 Ford Taurus GL/SE-123,000 miles -1981 Chevy Suburban Scottsdale 4X4-389,000 miles -1974 Datsun 620 Pickup-245,000 miles -1968 Ford F-250 2WD-so many that the speedo drive gear disintegrated -<strike>1988 Ford Crown Victoria-137,000 miles -1992 Ford Taurus GL-115,000 miles -1979 Buick Lesabre Limited Edition-57,000 original miles -1977 Oldsmobile Delta 88-339,000 miles at time of crushing and put the engine into the suburban -1965 Cadillac Coupe Deville Calais-never was able to drive it </strike>

01-01-2009, 12:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Stocker Senior Member Member Number: 9497 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Visit: My Garage Posts: 3,131 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	The air bags themselves don't go bad AFAIK. However, the impact sensors have a lifespan of about 10 years. __________________ Gone elsewhere in search of a pleasant Taurus/Sable forum run by people who actually care.

01-01-2009, 01:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
s2knott Senior Member Member Number: 7331 Join Date: Feb 2006 Visit: My Garage Posts: 2,481 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	this is an issue that hasnt been adressed and honestly, its something i just thought of too, who would trust a 14 year old air bag...? doesnt seem safe, there should be like 2-3 year inspections on them. __________________ [img]

01-01-2009, 02:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
risoworker Senior Member Member Number: 4002 Join Date: Oct 2004 Visit: My Garage Posts: 1,186 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 7	hit something if they deploy they are good, although they will need to be replaced. __________________ In Nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti Men in blue putting greed in front of the badge... Thank you for your protection and your many signs along the way. Thank you for any good that I may have done, I'm so sorry about the bad. Thank you for the friend I made. Please watch over her as you watched over me. Thank you for finally allowing me to rest. I'm so very tired, but I go now to my rest at peace. I fought the good fight, I finished the race, I kept the faith.

01-01-2009, 03:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
qwertz9586 Senior Member Member Number: 640 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Nevada, USA Drives: 2003 Ford Taurus SEL Visit: My Garage Posts: 14,096 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	As long as you're wearing your seatbelt, you're fine. Don't worry about it. You don't want a 200 MPH projectile flying into your face and burn your wrists anyways. __________________ [ 2003 Ford Taurus SEL ] - [ 1995 Mercury Sable GS ] Ford Lincoln Mercury Sable? A personal conveyance named after its inventor, an assassinated ruler, a character from Greco-Roman myth and a small furry mammal.

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01-01-2009, 05:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
tauruskev Senior Member Member Number: 6881 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Schaumburg, IL Drives: 2005 Ford Taurus SHO Flex Fuel (I can put what I want in apparently lol) Visit: My Garage Posts: 1,770 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	I believe the bags would still be good. I know Davesfarm has detonated many older Ford Airbags without a problem Personally, I don't care. I haven't heard any findings of airbags wearing out over age either. __________________ VBulletin Sucks. Want srs advice? Check this site out

01-02-2009, 10:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
brightbus Senior Member Member Number: 11078 Join Date: Jan 2007 Visit: My Garage Posts: 1,143 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	my grandparents have a 91 grand marquis..they had it checked out after an airbag sensor started flashing...it was nothing wrong with it really and was told the airbag was still operatinal.. __________________ 2005 Ford Freestyle Sel - moonroof, etac, six disc cd changer, leather seats, split back seat, auto headlights, dvd player, and awd