Ford Recall 21V-081: Air bags – frontal

Affected: 2007–2010 Ford Edge, 2008–2012 Ford Fusion, 2006 Ford GT and 5 more. Filed with NHTSA on February 16, 2021, covering about 1,067 vehicles.

The problem

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

The risk

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, 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 inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign21V-081 (21V081000)
Manufacturer number21S05
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
ComponentAir bags › Frontal
Report dateFebruary 16, 2021
Owners notifiedMarch 17, 2021
Vehicles affected1,067
Initiated byNHTSA investigation

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the air bags

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 21V-081 repair free?

Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,067 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.