Ford Recall 16V-247: Air bags – frontal

Affected: 2009–2012 Ford Flex, 2008, 2010–2012 Ford Taurus, 2008–2009 Ford Taurus X and 2 more. Filed with NHTSA on April 26, 2016, covering about 695 vehicles.

The problem

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

The risk

An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

The fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C06.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign16V-247 (16V247000)
Manufacturer number16C06
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
ComponentAir bags › Frontal
Report dateApril 26, 2016
Owners notifiedJune 9, 2016
Vehicles affected695
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the air bags

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 16V-247 repair free?

Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 695 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.