Ford Motor Company is urging owners of several vehicle models to address a serious safety issue involving Takata airbags. The recall affects multiple Ford and Lincoln models manufactured between 2004 and 2014, with repairs available at no cost to vehicle owners.
The defect stems from certain airbag inflators after prolonged exposure to high humidity and temperature cycling. The inflator may rupture during airbag deployment in a crash, potentially sending metal fragments toward vehicle occupants and causing serious injury or death.
Affected vehicles include the Ford Edge (2007-2010), Ford Fusion (2006-2012), Ford GT (2005-2006), Ford Mustang (2005-2014), Ford Ranger (2004-2011), and Mercury Milan (2006-2011).
Ford emphasizes that while the risk is low, it requires immediate attention. The company advises owners not to disable their airbags, as NHTSA estimates frontal airbags saved 2,400 lives in 2014 alone. According to Ford, “It is far more likely your airbag will perform properly, rather than rupture in an accident.”
Owners of 2006 Ford Rangers face a particularly urgent situation, with Ford advising these customers to stop driving their vehicles immediately and contact dealers for repairs due to a higher rupture risk compared to other affected models.
To determine if your vehicle is included in the recall, Ford recommends checking your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) through their online tool at ford.com/support/recalls. The VIN can be found on the dashboard behind the windshield, on the driver’s side door, or in ownership documents.
Ford dealerships are prepared to complete repairs, which typically take less than half a day. Parts are now available for all affected vehicle lines. If needed, dealers can provide loaner vehicles, ride sharing, or shuttle transportation during repairs.
For those unable to visit a dealership, Ford offers alternative options including mobile repairs at home or work, vehicle pickup and return services, and in some cities, door-to-door representatives who can schedule appointments or even perform on-site repairs for certain models.
Owners with questions can contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at 866-436-7332 in the U.S. or 800-565-3673 in Canada. Additional information is available on NHTSA’s Takata recall website.
Generative AI was used to organize information for this story, based on data provided by Ford Motor Company. It was reviewed and edited by MassLive.
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