2009 Ford Ranger | 2010 Lincoln Mkz | 2010 Lincoln Mkx | 2010 Ford Edge | 2010 Ford Ranger | 2011 Ford Ranger — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Published March 11, 2021 · Recall initiated: March 10, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V158000, published March 11, 2021 and initiated March 10, 2021. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2009 Ford Ranger | 2010 Lincoln Mkz | 2010 Lincoln Mkx | 2010 Ford Edge | 2010 Ford Ranger | 2011 Ford Ranger — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
What to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2021 for the passenger side, and November 14, 2022 for the driver side. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S12.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- RANGER
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2009 FORD RANGER | 2010 LINCOLN MKZ | 2010 LINCOLN MKX | 2010 FORD EDGE | 2010 FORD RANGER | 2011 FORD RANGER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Ford Ranger | 2010 Lincoln Mkz | 2010 Lincoln Mkx | 2010 Ford Edge | 2010 Ford Ranger | 2011 Ford Ranger — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V158000 on March 11, 2021. Reported hazard: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
What should I do if I have this product?
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2021 for the passenger side, and November 14, 2022 for the driver side. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S12.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: RANGER.