The 2006 Ford Mustang has 4 recalls, all involving Takata frontal airbag inflators on both the driver and passenger sides that can rupture in a crash and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
Both the driver-side and passenger-side frontal airbag inflators are affected. The driver-side inflator can take on moisture over time, which degrades the propellant and raises the risk of a violent rupture when the airbag deploys. The passenger-side inflators are covered by multiple filings, some of which specifically apply to vehicles registered in high-humidity states and territories including Florida, Hawaii, Texas, and others in that climate zone. In all cases, the concern is the same: a crash that triggers airbag deployment can cause the inflator to explode and scatter metal fragments toward the driver and passengers rather than providing protection.
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
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 once parts become 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.
