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(Message started by: malak on Jan 14^th, 2010, 5:04pm)

Title: Should I replace it???
Post by malak on Jan 14^th, 2010, 5:04pm

Hi (again),

Looking deeply into Owners Handbook for my other question (ISOFIX) I've found that FORD recommends to replace Airbag after 15 years (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/images/handbook080.gif).

So, If my beloved Scorpio was manufactured in 1995....wait..1995 + 15 = 2010 :) :) :)..

So, the question is, Should I go as fast as possible to a FORD technical service and make my air bag revised/replaced???
How much does it cost (average)??? Is it a regular procedure or my Scorpio integrity will be in danger??

I'm putting my wife and myself into a risk if I do not replace it???

Thanks in advance

Best regards

Title: Re: Should I replace it???
Post by Highlander on Jan 14^th, 2010, 5:13pm

never heard anyone replace them yet, they would likely be expensive and the spares Ford have left will likely be passed their sell by date too...

They dont always go off anyway so I wouldnt think you are at any more risk having an old one.

We reckon this may be the Governments next move to get old cars off the road, by making it illegal to drive a car with an expired airbag... watch this space....

http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Advice;action=display;num=1227478721;start=4#4

http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=news;action=display;num=1241378174;start=6#6

Title: Re: Should I replace it???
Post by malak on Jan 14^th, 2010, 5:24pm

on 01/14/10 at 17:13:27, Highlander wrote:

... watch this space....

Oh my God!!

Thanks for links and answer.

Regards

Title: Re: Should I replace it???
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Jan 14^th, 2010, 10:58pm

on 01/14/10 at 17:13:27, Highlander wrote:

We reckon this may be the Governments next move to get old cars off the road, by making it illegal to drive a car with an expired airbag... watch this space....

...and overnight, airbagfree classics - including previously undiresable models such as the Allegro, Marina / Ital & Princess / Ambassador - rocket in value ;D

Title: Re: Should I replace it???
Post by Baz on Jan 17^th, 2010, 5:30pm

on 01/14/10 at 22:58:10, Scorpio_Mike wrote:

...and overnight, airbagfree classics - including previously undiresable models such as the Allegro, Marina / Ital & Princess / Ambassador - rocket in value ;D

...and Corsair of course!!