The contact owns a 2011 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the front driver’s side seat air bag deployed upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.
2011 Ford Mustang airbags problems
125 complaints (27% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 58,000. 9 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 125
- of this car's complaints
- 27%
- typical mileage
- 58,000
- crashes
- 9
- recalls
- 4
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Ford Mustang airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2011 Ford Mustang airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 21V081000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles and 2011-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Ford is also recalling certain 2010 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2010-2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2010-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, and 2010-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall 19S01.
Recall number 19V001000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles and 2005-2008 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Any vehicle not included in "Zone A", or "Zone B" is not included in the safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on July 15, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
Recall number 16V384000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 15V319000 · Recall details
What 2011 Ford Mustang owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I have had this recall fixed last feb. I have called the ford dealership where it was completed and preston says that it was completed on 2/16/19 at preston ford in hermitage and the information has been submitted and correct on the ford website.
Tl* the contact's wife owned a 2011 ford mustang. The contact stated that while his wife driving at 30 MPH, another vehicle ran a stop sign and hit her on the front driver side pillar. The air bag did not deploy. The contact took his wife to the hospital where she suffered a concussion and two herniated discs; it was unknown if the other driver sustained injuries. A police report was filed (#159951319-m). The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and was deemed destroyed. The vehicle remained under investigation. The dealer had not been notified of the failure. The manufacturer had been notified but had not offered any assistance. The contact mentioned that the air bags were replaced in december of 2018 under a recall. The failure mileage was 101,105.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford mustang. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light without warning, the driver's side, and passenger's side frontal air bags along with the side curtain air bags deployed independently. There were injuries sustained in the deployment due to the contact placing her hand before her face. Medical attention was not sought. The vehicle was taken to nalley ford sandy springs (7555 roswell rd, atlanta, ga 30350, (678) 809-5711) to be repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v001000 (air bags) however, the dealer declined to repair the vehicle, stating that the air bags were already deployed. Additionally, the vehicle had been repaired under recall campaign number: 15v319000 (air bags). The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.
Takata recall: ford dealer in staten island does not have these parts. I was told there is a million people ahead of me and will be notified when parts arrive. I was also told this is nothing to worry about.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford mustang. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called ford store san leandro at (510) 352-2000 (located at 1111 marina blvd, san leandro, ca 94577) several times and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and did not assist. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. I have received several notices from ford regarding this recall since october 2016. At that time, I contacted sam pack ford carrollton, tx dealership to schedule service and was told the parts were not available. Since then, I've made three more attempts with no return call from them.
Defective airbag
I received a card in the mail too check on my car if it had a takata airbag recall
Takata recall: ford has not been able to provide acceptable airbag remedy yet that can be implemented by customer. They send notices but once contacted are unable to schedule a repair
Questions about the 2011 Ford Mustang airbags
Does the 2011 Ford Mustang have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 125 complaints about the airbags of the 2011 Ford Mustang, 27% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2011 Ford Mustang airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 58,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Ford Mustang airbags?
Yes, 4 recalls: 21V081000, 19V001000, 16V384000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Mustang have bad airbags?
The Ford Mustang model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (348 complaints), 2014 (245 complaints) and 2008 (240 complaints).
Other 2011 Ford Mustang problems
Transmission 200Engine 55Acceleration 39Fuel system 26Steering 25Electrical 24Driver assistance 17Brakes 14Body 10Seats 8Suspension 4Visibility 4Lights 3Seat belts 3Wheels 2Locks 1Tires 1
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