The 2006 Ford Mustang has 4 recalls, all of them involving the frontal airbag inflators on both the driver and passenger sides, which can rupture during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin.
Both the driver-side and passenger-side frontal airbag inflators are affected. Over time, moisture can work its way into the inflator, degrading the propellant inside. When the airbag deploys in a crash, the inflator can burst rather than inflate the bag cleanly, scattering sharp metal pieces toward the driver and other occupants. This risk applies to both sides of the vehicle: the driver-side inflator and the passenger-side inflator each carry their own recall. Some filings specifically cover vehicles registered or sold in high-humidity states and territories, including Florida, Hawaii, Texas, and others in the Gulf Coast region, where heat and moisture accelerate the internal degradation. Prior repair attempts for some of these inflators did not fully resolve the issue, which is why multiple campaigns exist for what is, at its core, the same failure mode. Any 2006 Mustang that has not had its inflators replaced under these recalls should be verified by VIN to confirm its status.
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.
