The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2014 Mustang vehicles manufactured April 6, 2004, to June 21, 2014, and 2005-2006 GT vehicles manufactured February 20, 2004, to September 22, 2006. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
The risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2016. Even if interim repairs were performed under safety recall 14V-802, owners must bring their vehicles in for the final remedy. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S21. Note: This recall supersedes safety recall 14V-802.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 15V-319 (15V319000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 15S21 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module |
| Report date | May 28, 2015 |
| Owners notified | June 10, 2016 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,018,622 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
- 2005 Ford GT airbag problems 2
- 2006 Ford GT airbag problems 6
- 2005 Ford Mustang airbag problems 284
- 2006 Ford Mustang airbag problems 292
- 2007 Ford Mustang airbag problems 348
- 2008 Ford Mustang airbag problems 240
- 2009 Ford Mustang airbag problems 135
- 2010 Ford Mustang airbag problems 179
- 2011 Ford Mustang airbag problems 125
- 2012 Ford Mustang airbag problems 158
- 2013 Ford Mustang airbag problems 145
- 2014 Ford Mustang airbag problems 245
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 15V-319 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2016.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,018,622 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is it safe to drive?
No — the manufacturer says owners should not drive affected vehicles until the repair is done. Contact a dealer to arrange towing.
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.