The 2006 Ford GT has 4 recalls, all involving the front airbag inflators on both the driver and passenger sides, which can rupture during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin, risking serious injury or death.
Both the driver-side and passenger-side frontal airbag inflators are susceptible to moisture intrusion over time, which can cause the inflator casing to explode rather than inflate normally when the airbag deploys in a crash. Instead of protecting occupants, the inflator breaks apart and throws sharp metal fragments toward the driver and anyone in the front passenger seat. Some of these recalls are scoped to vehicles registered in high-humidity regions such as Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and other coastal or tropical areas where moisture exposure is more severe, while others apply more broadly regardless of where the vehicle has been registered. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue for all affected vehicles, which is why multiple campaigns exist for what is fundamentally the same defect across both seating positions.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver or passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the air bag module and replace the module or inflator if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator at no cost. Ford will mail recall notices and notify owners when parts are available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Moisture can enter the dual-stage driver frontal air bag inflator, causing it to rupture over time.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front driver side air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger side front air bag inflator may build up excessive pressure and rupture when the air bag deploys in high-humidity environments.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger side front air bag inflators at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
