| Issue ID | 723006 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10267878 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | LS |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 30/04/09 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 lincoln ls. While driving approximately 30 mph on normal road conditions, the side-impact air bag deployed inadvertently on the front driver's side. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The driver sustained minor bruising to the shoulder, face, and side of the body due to the moderate force. The police and ambulance were not called to the scene. The vehicle was still able to be driven and is currently being repaired. The failure was related to the air bag sensor. The vin was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 24,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BELLEVILLE , NJ |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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