Ford is recalling 782,384 2010-2014 vehicles for passenger air bag inflators that can explode. Do not drive. Free repair at any franchised Ford dealer.
A passenger air bag inflator can explode and send sharp metal fragments into the driver or other occupants, causing serious injury or death. Do not drive the vehicle, even for short trips, until the inflator has been replaced. Arrange towing if the vehicle must move. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
Ford is recalling 782,384 2010-2014 Mustang, Ranger, Edge, Fusion, Milan, Mkx, Mkz, and Zephyr vehicles under recall 19V001 because the passenger frontal air bag inflator can explode after long-term heat and humidity exposure. An explosion can send sharp metal fragments into occupants. Do not drive an included vehicle until a Ford dealer completes the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The passenger frontal air bag inflator in these 2010-2014 Ford Mustang, Ranger, Edge, Fusion, Mkx, Mkz, Milan, and Zephyr vehicles is the metal gas generator inside the passenger air bag module. In a crash, it is supposed to ignite its propellant in a controlled way, fill the air bag, and help protect the front passenger.
The problem is the Takata inflator's ammonium nitrate propellant. After long exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature cycling, that propellant degrades. During deployment, the inflator can rupture instead of opening normally, sending metal fragments into the cabin. The replacement part uses a different design and does not contain ammonium nitrate.
There is no warning sign before failure. The air bag light is not a dependable way to know whether this inflator has degraded, so the VIN is what confirms whether the recall applies.
Who's affected?
Spans Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury nameplates across the 2010-2014 model years, all involving the front air bag inflator module.
| 2014 Ford Mustang | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2013 Ford Mustang | front air bag |
| 2011 Ford Ranger | front air bag |
| 2012 Ford Mustang | front air bag |
| 2011 Ford Mustang | front air bag |
| 2010 Ford Ranger | front air bag |
| 2010 Ford Edge | front air bag |
| 2010 Lincoln Mkx | front air bag |
| 2010 Lincoln Mkz | front air bag |
| 2010 Ford Mustang | front air bag |
| 2010 Mercury Milan | front air bag |
| 2011 Lincoln Zephyr | front air bag |
| 2012 Ford Fusion | front air bag |
| 2011 Ford Fusion | front air bag |
| 2011 Lincoln Mkz | front air bag |
| 2010 Lincoln Zephyr | front air bag |
| 2012 Lincoln Mkz | front air bag |
| 2010 Ford Fusion | front air bag |
| 2011 Mercury Milan | front air bag |
| 2012 Lincoln Zephyr | front air bag |
| Units affected | 782,384 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
A passenger air bag inflator can explode and send sharp metal fragments into the driver or other occupants, causing serious injury or death. Do not drive the vehicle, even for short trips, until the inflator has been replaced. Arrange towing if the vehicle must move. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2014 Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury vehicle is included in this recall.
- Do not drive the vehicle until the passenger frontal air bag inflator repair is complete.
- Arrange a tow if the vehicle has to be moved to the dealer; do not drive it there yourself.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the free passenger frontal air bag inflator replacement for the inflator explosion risk.
- Bring the recall notice if Ford sent one. Reference recall number 19V001 and Ford recall 19S01 when you call.
What happens at the repair
Do not drive the vehicle until the repair is complete. At the dealer, a Ford technician replaces the passenger frontal air bag inflator in the affected air bag module. Parts and labor are free under the recall. Ford has a general reimbursement plan on file for this campaign, so owners who already paid for a related passenger air bag inflator repair should ask Ford customer service or the service desk how to submit documented expenses under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 3, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
|---|---|
| January 3, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 7, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
| February 13, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
| February 18, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V001?
Recall 19V001 covers 782,384 2010-2014 Ford vehicles with passenger frontal air bag inflators that can explode after long-term exposure to humidity and temperature cycling. Sharp metal fragments can strike occupants, causing serious injury or death. Ford dealers will replace the inflator for free.
What should I do if my 2010-2014 Ford Mustang, Ranger, Edge, Mkx, Mkz, Milan, Zephyr, or Fusion is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 19V001. If it is included, do not drive the vehicle until the passenger frontal air bag inflator has been replaced. Call a franchised Ford dealer and ask about the free repair and towing options.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Ford dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator free of charge, and Ford customer service is available at 1-866-436-7332 for recall 19S01 questions.
What does 'Do not drive' mean for this recall?
Do not drive the vehicle until the dealer completes the air bag inflator replacement. This includes short trips. The recall involves an inflator explosion risk that can send sharp metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death. Ask the dealer about towing if the vehicle has to move.
What if I bought this vehicle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the current owner or where the vehicle was purchased. Check your VIN, then reference recall 19V001 when you contact a franchised Ford dealer for the free passenger frontal air bag inflator replacement.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V001000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V001 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V001000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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