Federal safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle until the repair is completed.

Model year record

2005 Ford Mustang

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 902 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V081000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component: Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 1,067
Reported to NHTSA: 2021-02-16
Owners notified: 2021-03-17

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V024000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component: Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 654,695
Reported to NHTSA: 2017-01-10
Owners notified: 2018-02-14

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V384000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component: Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 1,892,343
Reported to NHTSA: 2016-05-31
Owners notified: 2018-02-02

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V319000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component: Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 1,018,622
Reported to NHTSA: 2015-05-28
Owners notified: 2016-06-10

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V082000

Air bags: frontal

Component: Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 434,593
Reported to NHTSA: 2008-02-25
Owners notified: 2008-03-03

Defect description

FORD IS RECALLING 434,593 MY 2008 MUSTANG VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH ONE OF THE NECK INJURY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION," FOR AN UNBELTED 5TH PERCENTILE FEMALE SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT WHILE IT IS IN THE FULL FORWARD POSITION.

Safety risk

DURING AN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, IF A SMALL FEMALE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS NOT WEARING THE SAFETY BELT, AND HAS THE SEAT IN THE FULL FORWARD POSITION, THERE MAY BE AN INCREASED POTENTIAL FOR A NECK INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 3, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332 OR THROUGH EMAIL TO WWW.OWNERCONNECTION.COM.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Air bags	230	58,000 mi
Electrical system	166	64,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	56	65,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	46	44,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	41	45,000 mi
Structure	31	35,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	28	50,000 mi
Unknown or other	23	69,000 mi
Structure: body	22	39,874 mi
Engine	20	74,000 mi
Parking brake	19	50,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	16	63,975 mi
Exterior lighting	12	86,020 mi
Power train	10	74,000 mi
Suspension	9	1,500 mi
Equipment	8	53,453 mi
Service brakes	8	30,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	7	46,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	6	105 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	6	2,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	6	1,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap	6	1,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission	6	1,500 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	6	2,050 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	5	149 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	4	11,747 mi
Steering	4	22,000 mi
Suspension: front	4	4,000 mi
Tires	4	13,845 mi
Air bags: frontal	3	—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	3	35 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	3	3,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	3	200 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage	3	2,500 mi
Seats	3	25 mi
Structure: body: roof and pillars	3	2,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	2	13,845 mi
Fuel system, other	2	6,470 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	2	—
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock	2	35 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable	2	17,000 mi
Seat belts	2	49,000 mi
Service brakes, electric	2	65,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs	2	25 mi
Suspension: rear	2	5 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	2	300 mi
Wheels	2	22,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module	1	—
Air bags: on-off switch assembly	1	3,900 mi
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk	1	35 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood	1	—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers	1	6,287 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	1	150 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	75,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly	1	6,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	1	216 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)	1	35 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	1	14,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility	1	68,000 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer	1	7,200 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights	1	12,300 mi
Exterior lighting: fog lights	1	3,008 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch	1	—
Exterior lighting: tail lights	1	—
Exterior lighting: turn signal	1	12,300 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system	1	1,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices	1	4,987 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump	1	19,000 mi
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system	1	—
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system	1	1,500 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly	1	300 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	1	—
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical	1	44,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift	1	100 mi
Power train: clutch assembly	1	7,500 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)	1	190,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit	1	800 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust	1	20 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light	1	5,180 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	1	44,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	1	44,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder	1	20 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device	1	200 mi
Steering: linkages	1	15,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	1	—
Steering: rack and pinion	1	100 mi
Structure: body: door	1	—
Structure: body: hood	1	—
Structure: frame and members	1	—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut	1	1,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle	1	35 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing	1	1,000 mi
Suspension: rear: shock absorber	1	—
Suspension: rear: springs	1	25 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables	1	75,000 mi
Visibility: windshield	1	500 mi
Wheels: rim	1	—

The 2004 model has 7 times as many complaints as this one. The 2006 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA15001Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.