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Air Bags complaints
135 reportsClear category filter45,000 miles · Nov 8, 2017
Air BagsVehicle Speed ControlCrashFireInjury
I WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 40 MPH IN MID MORNING TRAFFIC. I WENT THROUGH A TRAFFIC SIGNAL ON A CITY STREET AT WHICH TIME MY ENGINE ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RPM. I COULD NOT CONTROL THE VEHICLE OR STOP IT EVEN THOUGH I HAD DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. I DID LOSE CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE, SPUN AROUND TOTALLY MY VEHICLE AND ANOTHER AND THEN …
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I WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 40 MPH IN MID MORNING TRAFFIC. I WENT THROUGH A TRAFFIC SIGNAL ON A CITY STREET AT WHICH TIME MY ENGINE ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RPM. I COULD NOT CONTROL THE VEHICLE OR STOP IT EVEN THOUGH I HAD DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. I DID LOSE CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE, SPUN AROUND TOTALLY MY VEHICLE AND ANOTHER AND THEN STOPPING AGAINST GUIDE WIRE. THE ENGINE WAS STILL REVVING WHEN THE CAR STOPPED. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND I WAS TRANSPORTED BY EMS TO THE ER.
NHTSA ODI #11044765
Mileage unknown · Nov 8, 2017
Air Bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (FUTURE FORD OF SACRAMENTO, 4625 MADISON AVE, SACRAMENTO, CA 95841, (916) 54…
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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (FUTURE FORD OF SACRAMENTO, 4625 MADISON AVE, SACRAMENTO, CA 95841, (916) 547-2285) DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF
NHTSA ODI #11044521
Mileage unknown · Nov 7, 2017
Air Bags
I HAD THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG REPLACED ON MY MUSTANG BY A DEALERSHIP, BUT I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG REPLACED. ALL OF THE DEALERS IN MY AREA KEEP TELLING ME THE PART IS NOT IN STOCK FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. NOW THEY SAY THEY WILL CALL ME, BUT I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A CALL BACK FROM ANY OF THE DEALE…
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I HAD THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG REPLACED ON MY MUSTANG BY A DEALERSHIP, BUT I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG REPLACED. ALL OF THE DEALERS IN MY AREA KEEP TELLING ME THE PART IS NOT IN STOCK FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. NOW THEY SAY THEY WILL CALL ME, BUT I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A CALL BACK FROM ANY OF THE DEALERSHIPS. THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAYS. I DON'T HAVE A CURRENT PICTURE OF THE MUSTANG BUT IT IS IN VERY GOOD SHAPE.
NHTSA ODI #11044319
Mileage unknown · Nov 7, 2017
Air Bags
TAKTA RECALL. FORD DOES NOT HAVE PARTS TO REPLACE AIRBAGS AND HAVE BEEN WAITING OVER A YEAR. THIS PUTS ME AND ANY PASSENGERS AT RISK ON A DAILY BASIS.
NHTSA ODI #11044126
99,000 miles · Nov 7, 2017
Air Bags
TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL HAS YET TO BE RESOLVED. DEALER HAS NO INFO ON ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN.
NHTSA ODI #11044124
100,000 miles · Nov 7, 2017
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN TWICE TO ADDRESS THE RECALL BUT THE FORD DEALER KEEPS TELLING ME THE PARTS ARE UNAVAILABLE. THE LAST TIME THEY TOLD ME THEY WERE DISTRIBUTING THE RECALL PARTS BEGINNING IN THE SOUTH AND WORKING NORTHWARD (WE LIVE IN OHIO) WHETHER THAT IS TRUE OR NOT. THERE ARE 2 RECALLS AN NEITHER HAVE BEEN…
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TAKATA RECALL I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN TWICE TO ADDRESS THE RECALL BUT THE FORD DEALER KEEPS TELLING ME THE PARTS ARE UNAVAILABLE. THE LAST TIME THEY TOLD ME THEY WERE DISTRIBUTING THE RECALL PARTS BEGINNING IN THE SOUTH AND WORKING NORTHWARD (WE LIVE IN OHIO) WHETHER THAT IS TRUE OR NOT. THERE ARE 2 RECALLS AN NEITHER HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED IN OVER A YEAR AND A HALF. OUR TEENAGE DAUGHTER DRIVES THIS CAR. PLEASE HELP. WE TRIED TO TRADE IT IN AND WAS TOLD SINCE THERE ARE OUTSTANDING RECALLS THAT THE VALUE IS LESSENED. THAT IS NOT RIGHT.
NHTSA ODI #11044038
Mileage unknown · Nov 6, 2017
Air Bags
"TAKATA RECALL" - DEALER HAS NOT FULFILL THEIR OBLIGATION TO REPLACE THE AIRBAGS NOR PROVIDED WHAT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS NEED TO BE TAKEN UNTIL IT IS REPLACED.- RECALL WAS KNOWN SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI #11043692
Mileage unknown · Nov 4, 2017
Air Bags
IN JUNE OF 2016 I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG IN MY 2009 FORD MUSTANG. IT IS NOW NOVEMBER 2017 AND THE STATUS OF MY RECALL IS STILL 'RECALL INCOMPLETE, REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE'. 17 MONTHS HAVE PASSED SINCE I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE. WHY HASN'T FORD PROVIDED A REMEDY FOR THIS POTENTIALLY DEADLY S…
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IN JUNE OF 2016 I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG IN MY 2009 FORD MUSTANG. IT IS NOW NOVEMBER 2017 AND THE STATUS OF MY RECALL IS STILL 'RECALL INCOMPLETE, REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE'. 17 MONTHS HAVE PASSED SINCE I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE. WHY HASN'T FORD PROVIDED A REMEDY FOR THIS POTENTIALLY DEADLY SAFTEY RECALL?
NHTSA ODI #11043278
Mileage unknown · Nov 4, 2017
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE, BUT IT'S BEEN A YEAR AND A HALF (RECALL MADE JUNE 1, 2016)
NHTSA ODI #11043147
Mileage unknown · Nov 2, 2017
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL CONTACTED DEALER AND PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO FIX PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #11042818
Official recalls
5Feb 16, 2021
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.
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Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.
Air Bags:frontal
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.
Jan 11, 2018
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2010 Ford Edge, Fusion, Mustang and Ranger, Lincoln MKX and Zephyr/MKZ, and Mercury Milan vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Ford is also recalling certain 2009 Ford Edge, Fusion, Mustang and Ranger, Lincoln MKX and Zephyr/MKZ, and Mercury Milan vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
Jan 10, 2017
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain 2009 Ford Ranger, Edge, Fusion and Mustang, Lincoln MKX, MKZ and Zephyr and Mercury Milan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Ford is recalling certain 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ, 2005-2008 Ford Mustang and 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the recall and that parts are not yet available began mailing March 1, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
May 31, 2016
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles and 2005-2008 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Any vehicle not included in "Zone A", or "Zone B" is not included in the safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on July 15, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
May 28, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2014 Mustang vehicles manufactured April 6, 2004, to June 21, 2014, and 2005-2006 GT vehicles manufactured February 20, 2004, to September 22, 2006. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2016. Even if interim repairs were performed under safety recall 14V-802, owners must bring their vehicles in for the final remedy. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S21. Note: This recall supersedes safety recall 14V-802.
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