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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 21V081000

2006 Ford Ranger | 2007 Ford Mustang | 2007 Ford Ranger | 2007 Ford Edge | 2007 Lincoln Mkx | 2008 Ford Ranger | 2008 Ford Fusion | 2008 Ford Mustang | 2008 Ford Edge | 2008 Lincoln Mkx | 2009 Ford Fusion | 2009 Ford Mustang | 2009 Lincoln Mkz | 2009 Mercury Milan | 2009 Lincoln Mkx | 2009 Ford Edge | 2009 Ford Ranger | 2010 Ford Mustang | 2010 Lincoln Mkz | 2010 Lincoln Mkx — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Published February 17, 2021 · Recall initiated: February 16, 2021

Summary

NHTSA records recall 21V081000, published February 17, 2021 and initiated February 16, 2021. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2006 Ford Ranger | 2007 Ford Mustang | 2007 Ford Ranger | 2007 Ford Edge | 2007 Lincoln Mkx | 2008 Ford Ranger | 2008 Ford Fusion | 2008 Ford Mustang | 2008 Ford Edge | 2008 Lincoln Mkx | 2009 Ford Fusion | 2009 Ford Mustang | 2009 Lincoln Mkz | 2009 Mercury Milan | 2009 Lincoln Mkx | 2009 Ford Edge | 2009 Ford Ranger | 2010 Ford Mustang | 2010 Lincoln Mkz | 2010 Lincoln Mkx — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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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Recall details

Brand
FORD
Model
RANGER
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Lot
2006 FORD RANGER | 2007 FORD MUSTANG | 2007 FORD RANGER | 2007 FORD EDGE | 2007 LINCOLN MKX | 2008 FORD RANGER | 2008 FORD FUSION | 2008 FORD MUSTANG | 2008 FORD EDGE | 2008 LINCOLN MKX | 2009 FORD FUSION | 2009 FORD MUSTANG | 2009 LINCOLN MKZ | 2009 MERCURY MILAN | 2009 LINCOLN MKX | 2009 FORD EDGE | 2009 FORD RANGER | 2010 FORD MUSTANG | 2010 LINCOLN MKZ | 2010 LINCOLN MKX
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2006 Ford Ranger | 2007 Ford Mustang | 2007 Ford Ranger | 2007 Ford Edge | 2007 Lincoln Mkx | 2008 Ford Ranger | 2008 Ford Fusion | 2008 Ford Mustang | 2008 Ford Edge | 2008 Lincoln Mkx | 2009 Ford Fusion | 2009 Ford Mustang | 2009 Lincoln Mkz | 2009 Mercury Milan | 2009 Lincoln Mkx | 2009 Ford Edge | 2009 Ford Ranger | 2010 Ford Mustang | 2010 Lincoln Mkz | 2010 Lincoln Mkx — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V081000 on February 17, 2021. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: RANGER.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)