The 2008 Ford Mustang has 5 recalls, all involving the frontal airbags: the most serious risk is that both the driver and passenger airbag inflators can rupture in a crash, sending metal fragments into the cabin and causing serious injury or death.
The inflator rupture risk is particularly elevated in high-humidity climates, as moisture can degrade the inflator over time. The passenger-side inflator recalls are linked to vehicles registered in warm, humid states and territories where this degradation occurs faster. The fifth recall is a compliance issue with the passenger airbag's deployment behavior: if a small-statured, unbelted front passenger has the seat pushed fully forward, the airbag deploys in a way that raises the risk of neck injury. All five recalls center on the same two airbag positions, and owners in high-humidity regions face compounded risk from multiple overlapping filings on the passenger side.
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.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger seat airbag system may not provide adequate neck protection for a small adult in a crash when the seat is fully forward and the occupant is unbelted.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the restraint control module at no charge to improve airbag deployment protection.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
