Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V082000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 04/22/2005 to 01/31/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 434593 | 03/03/2008 | OVSC | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/25/2008 | 02/26/2008 | 571 | 208 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Ford is recalling 434,593 my 2008 mustang vehicles for failing to comply with one of the neck injury requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, occupant crash protection, for an unbelted 5th percentile female sitting in the passenger seat while it is in the full forward position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | During an air bag deployment, if a small female in the front passenger seat is not wearing the safety belt, and has the seat in the full forward position, there may be an increased potential for a neck injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will reprogram the restraint control module free of charge. the recall began on march 3, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332 or through email to www.ownerconnection.com. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford recall no. 08c02.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||||
| TSB-10-23-8 | 11/23/2010 | 10039128 | Ready | 07/11/2011 | |
| TSB-10-23-8 | 11/23/2010 | 10039128 | Ford: 2007-2009 mustang. a wiring harness connection may be causing the air bag light to illuminate in vehicles with side air bags. *rm | 07/11/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 04/08/2012 | 26000 | ||
| I purchase this car from the ford dealership six months ago. on 04/08/2012 about 1:50 am i was heading home from airmount, ny. i was driving the car at night off a winding road going down hill. as i was driving the steering wheel lock out of no where. then brakes started to shake .i kept pressing on the brakes and brakes would not work and fail. at that point i lost control of the car and hit a tree head on. the airbag on driver side deploy, but the passenger side never deploy it fail. | |||
| 05/11/2011 | 58000 | ||
| I purchase the vehicle from mcree ford in dickinson, texas in 2008 as a gift to my wife. the problem all started after she was involved in an accident in october 2010. during that accident she was | |||
| 04/15/2011 | 16000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford mustang. the contact stated the frontal air bag light illuminated constantly. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic who performed a diagnostic test which informed the contact that the drivers seat module was faulty. the vehicle was not repaired since the ford dealer was no longer in the area. the manufacturer was contacted and informed her to take the vehicle to another dealer for the repairs. the vehicle warranty was valid; however, the dealer was 900 miles from her residence and she would be responsible for the repair cost. it would be too costly to take the vehicle to a dealer in another city. the failure mileage was 16,000. | |||
| 04/15/2011 | 16000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 ford mustang. the contact stated the frontal air bags light illuminate constantly. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic shop who ran a diagnostic test and informed the contact that the driver seat module was faulty. the vehicle was not repaired due to the ford dealer was no longer in the area. the manufacturer was contacted who informed her to take the vehicle to another dealer for the repairs. the vehicle is under warranty but the ford dealer is 900 miles away she has to pay for the repairs. it would be too costly to take it to the ford dealer in another city. the failure mileage was 16,000...mw | |||
| 09/28/2009 | 17000 | 1 | 09/01/2008 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford mustang. while making a left turn the consumer crashed into an opposing vehicle on the front driver side bumper. the air bags failed to deploy, even though it was a massive level of impact. there were no injuries. the vehicle was towed to a collision center and the estimated repair cost was $14,000.00. the police were present at the crash site. the failure and current mileages were 17,000. updated 12/08/09 lj* updated 12/10/09 | |||
| 07/17/2009 | 15500 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford mustang. while driving approximately 20 mph on a wet and lightly sand covered road surface, the vehicle spun 360 degrees. the tire traction control device failed to engage and the vehicle crashed into the guard rail. the vehicle ended up facing west bound on an east bound lane. the air bags failed to deploy, but there were no injuries. the vehicle sustained severe frontal damage, and there was also damage to the front passenger door and body frame. the police were called to the scene. recently, the front driver's side automatic shoulder belt retractor system failed without warning. the vehicle is currently inoperative and has not been repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 15,500. | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 12/15/2009 | 22000 | 1 | |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford mustang. while driving 45-55 mph he struck a wet spot on the road, and then crashed into the guard rail which caused the vehicle to roll over three times. none of the air bags deployed. he suffered minor injuries to his head, neck, and back. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership. the current and failure mileages were 22000. updated 01/1410 *bf updated 01/20/10.*jb | |||
| AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/05/2007 | 528 | 3 | 10/30/2007 |
| The air bag on the 2008 ford mustang is to close to the front of the seat,i purchased one for my wife, she sits up right in the passenger seat with her back against the back of the seat ,the air bag was turn off when she was a passenger in the car,ford is aware that this happened and said that they could not do anything about it,we had the car less than one month and it was in the shop 3 times during this time,we had it returned under the lemon law,but this is a safety problem if you have to sit so close to the front of the seat in order for the air bag to be turned on. we have a 04 f-150,a 04 gran marquis and drove an explorer,and a taurus while her car was in the shop and never had the air bag light to come on. ford said that they could not find fault with the light, just the placement of the sensor being to far to the front of the seat. a simple move closer to the rear of the seat would solve this problem. *tr | |||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 05/11/2011 | 58000 | ||
| I purchase the vehicle from mcree ford in dickinson, texas in 2008 as a gift to my wife. the problem all started after she was involved in an accident in october 2010. during that accident she was | |||
| 11/06/2009 | 15000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford mustang gt. while driving between 30-35 mph the passenger side air bag deployed without warrant. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. the failure and current mileages were 15,000. the vehicle identification number was unavailable. | |||
| 01/11/2009 | 9721 | 1 | |
| On 1/11/2009 at 8:00 pm i was heading home from work, when a ford f-250 lost control and crashed into the drivers' side door. there was such force in the crash that the side impact airbag did not deploy as required to do so. i sustained injuries which consisted of leg contusions, 3 broken ribs,neck, and back injuries. my vehicle which was a 2008 ford mustang gt premium sustained $17,700.00 worth of damage and was deemed a total loss. *tr | |||
| 11/05/2007 | 528 | 3 | 10/30/2007 |
| The air bag on the 2008 ford mustang is to close to the front of the seat,i purchased one for my wife, she sits up right in the passenger seat with her back against the back of the seat ,the air bag was turn off when she was a passenger in the car,ford is aware that this happened and said that they could not do anything about it,we had the car less than one month and it was in the shop 3 times during this time,we had it returned under the lemon law,but this is a safety problem if you have to sit so close to the front of the seat in order for the air bag to be turned on. we have a 04 f-150,a 04 gran marquis and drove an explorer,and a taurus while her car was in the shop and never had the air bag light to come on. ford said that they could not find fault with the light, just the placement of the sensor being to far to the front of the seat. a simple move closer to the rear of the seat would solve this problem. *tr | |||