The problem
Certain passenger vehicles built for one specific fleet customer were modified for optional hands-free cellular phone operating capability. To provide this functionality, a special overlay wire harness was installed that inadvertently did not include the circuits for passenger air bag deactivation indicator (padi) lamp function. As a result, these vehicles do not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.'
The risk
The padi lamp will fail to illuminate and the air bag warning lamp in the cluster will stay illuminated.
The fix
The fleet customer was notified and all vehicles have been repaired. The recall began on April 28, 2006.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 06V-119 (06V119000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 06C13 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel |
| Report date | April 10, 2006 |
| Owners notified | April 28, 2006 |
| Vehicles affected | 19 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the electrical system
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 06V-119 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: The fleet customer was notified and all vehicles have been repaired. The recall began on April 28, 2006.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 19 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.