NHTSA Campaign Number
21E013000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair. The parts include certain driver-side air bag inflators and/or modules, designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang and Mustang GT500. It also includes certain passenger-side air bag inflators and/or modules designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang, 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ, 2010-2012 Ford Fusion, 2010-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2011 Ford Ranger, and 2007-2010 Lincoln MKX vehicles. Please see Ford's recall report for the specific part numbers. These parts may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Safety 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 dealers that purchased the affected parts, and dealers will provide replacement parts to purchasers, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.
What This Recall Page Shows
This page summarizes a single NHTSA recall campaign, including the defect description, safety consequence, and manufacturer's remedy. The affected vehicles listed below are the make/model/year combinations tracked in our database — this is not a VIN-specific result. To check whether your individual vehicle is covered by this recall, enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Click any vehicle below to view its full safety profile.
Affected Vehicles (27)
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Ford | Fusion |
| 2011 | Ford | Fusion |
| 2012 | Ford | Fusion |
| 2005 | Ford | Mustang |
| 2006 | Ford | Mustang |
| 2007 | Ford | Mustang |
| 2008 | Ford | Mustang |
| 2009 | Ford | Mustang |
| 2010 | Ford | Mustang |
| 2011 | Ford | Mustang |
| 2012 | Ford | Mustang |
| 2013 | Ford | Mustang |
| 2014 | Ford | Mustang |
| 2007 | Ford | Ranger |
| 2008 | Ford | Ranger |
| 2009 | Ford | Ranger |
| 2010 | Ford | Ranger |
| 2011 | Ford | Ranger |
| 2007 | Lincoln | MKX |
| 2008 | Lincoln | MKX |
| 2009 | Lincoln | MKX |
| 2010 | Lincoln | MKX |
| 2010 | Lincoln | MKZ |
| 2011 | Lincoln | MKZ |
| 2012 | Lincoln | MKZ |
| 2010 | Mercury | Milan |
| 2011 | Mercury | Milan |
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This recall information is from NHTSA campaign 21E013000. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA. Contact your dealer or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.