Ford recall: Takata air bag inflator may rupture on deployment
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Air bag inflators may not operate as intended
- What to do
- Contact a Ford dealer to book the free repair. Replace air bag inflator
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
Check your reg on DVSA ↗
What’s wrong
Air bag inflators may not operate as intended
The fix
Replace air bag inflator
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| MKX | 3 Jul 2007 | 29 Jul 2010 | 2,966 |
| Edge | 28 Jul 2007 | 29 Jul 2010 | 2,966 |
| Fusion | 3 Jul 2006 | 29 Jul 2012 | 2,966 |
| Lincoln Town Car | 3 Jul 2008 | 29 Jul 2012 | 2,966 |
| GT | 30 Mar 2005 | 30 Aug 2006 | 2,966 |
| Ranger | 8 Jun 2007 | 16 Dec 2011 | 2,966 |
| Mustang | 14 Aug 2005 | 21 Jun 2014 | 2,966 |
| MKZ | 3 Jul 2008 | 29 Jul 2012 | 2,966 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 21 August 2020. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.