Recall 21V158000: 2007–2010 Ford Edge, 2006–2012 Ford Fusion, 2007–2011 Ford Ranger +4 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 10, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 2,602,668
- Models
- 7
- Initiated by
- ODI
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2021 for the passenger side, and November 14, 2022 for the driver side. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S12.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2007 Ford Edge
- 2008 Ford Edge
- 2009 Ford Edge
- 2010 Ford Edge
- 2006 Ford Fusion
- 2007 Ford Fusion
- 2008 Ford Fusion
- 2009 Ford Fusion
- 2010 Ford Fusion
- 2011 Ford Fusion
- 2012 Ford Fusion
- 2007 Ford Ranger
- 2008 Ford Ranger
- 2009 Ford Ranger
- 2010 Ford Ranger
- 2011 Ford Ranger
- 2007 Lincoln MKX
- 2008 Lincoln MKX
- 2009 Lincoln MKX
- 2010 Lincoln MKX
- 2006 Lincoln MKZ
- 2007 Lincoln MKZ
- 2008 Lincoln MKZ
- 2009 Lincoln MKZ
- 2010 Lincoln MKZ
- 2011 Lincoln MKZ
- 2012 Lincoln MKZ
- 2006 Lincoln Zephyr
- 2007 Lincoln Zephyr
- 2008 Lincoln Zephyr
- 2009 Lincoln Zephyr
- 2010 Lincoln Zephyr
- 2011 Lincoln Zephyr
- 2012 Lincoln Zephyr
- 2006 Mercury Milan
- 2007 Mercury Milan
- 2008 Mercury Milan
- 2009 Mercury Milan
- 2010 Mercury Milan
- 2011 Mercury Milan
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V158000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 21S12
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Owner letters
- Apr 9, 2021
- Components
- Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module (Airbags)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology