The 2006 Ford GT has 4 recalls, all involving the same critical issue: both the driver and passenger frontal airbag inflators can rupture in a crash, sending metal fragments into the cabin and causing serious injury or death.
Moisture intrusion into the airbag inflators is the underlying problem across all four recalls. The driver-side inflator is affected across the full model run, while the passenger-side filings are tied to vehicles registered in high-humidity regions including Florida, Hawaii, Texas, and several U.S. territories. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue, which is why multiple campaigns exist for what is essentially the same defect. Any crash that triggers airbag deployment on an unrepaired vehicle puts everyone in the cabin at risk from the inflator itself, not just the original impact.
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.
