There is a crack in the metal weld of the vehicle by both top corners of the windshield. This crack has allowed water into the interior of the car and soaked the side airbag in between the driver door and windshield.
2017 Ford Mustang airbags problems
10 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 19,000. 7 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 19,000
- crashes
- 7
- recalls
- 1
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
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 and Mustang vehicles. The air bag inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may rupture in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S26.
Recall number 17V529000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.
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What 2017 Ford Mustang owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH and making a left turn the contact crashed into a vehicle going straight through the intersection. The contact's entire front end crashed into the other vehicle's driver-side front fender by the driver's front wheel. The contact's vehicle spun 180 degrees and the air bags deployed, however, the bags ignited and set the contact's clothes on fire. The vehicle stopped in the roadway. The contact exited and the police arrived on the scene and filed a report. The contact was offered medical attention but instead was taken to the ER by her mother. The contact suffered second-degree burns on her left forearm and elbow, additional burns left side of the abdomen and both shins, also a large cut on her left shin. The contact's only passenger had bruises on his right hip, and no burns or lacerations. The passenger refused medical attention on scene and also did not follow up for medical attention. The vehicle was taken to an impound lot. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.
I was driving approximately 40-45 MPH and t- boned another vehicle that pulled out in front of us. I slammed on the brakes, and slowed our speed down as much as possible. The driver side airbag knee airbag deployed. The passenger side attempted to deploy but didn't.
Tl* the contact owned a 2017 ford mustang. The contact stated that while driving at about 50 MPH onto a ramp, another vehicle swerved into her lane and hit the front driver side of the vehicle. The contact stated she lost control of the vehicle and hit the ramp. The driver became unconscious and the three other passengers in the vehicle managed to get her our the vehicle. The contact stated the driver side door air bag deployed. However, no other air bags deployed.the contact stated her neck was fractured and she was bruised badly. The other people in the vehicle did not have any injuries. The police came to the scene and a report was taken. The contact had the vehicle towed to an towing lot and was deemed an total loss. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2017 ford mustang. While the contact's son was making a left turn, another vehicle crashed into the vehicle. All of the air bags deployed except for the driver's steering wheel air bag. The driver was injured and transported to the hospital by a friend for medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow lot by the police. The vehicle was currently at the dealer (five star ford stone mountain, 3800 us-78, snellville, ga 30039, (678) 384-4242). The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was 9,067. *dt
I have been in 3 different accidents and not once has my airbag deployed, one accident did over $10000 worth of damage to the car and I was injured but no airbag was inflated. The worst one was on the highway where a crossed 4 lanes of traffic due to a steering issue and ran into the cement divider, no airbag going 60, there were injuries to driver-myself
Takata recall
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford mustang. While driving 30 MPH, the contact's vehicle was struck on the passenger side by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were injuries sustained to the neck and shoulders in the form of stiffness. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed. It was not determined whether or not the vehicle was destroyed. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the crash. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000.
Takata recall - my 2007 mustang was identified by the dealer and ford motor co over a year ago needing both driver and passenger side airbags replaced under the takata recall. I was asked to bring it into the shop last spring 2016 and was informed they had parts for the drivers side only and would be contacted when passenger side parts were available. I have returned to the dealership on average about every three months checking for the parts for the passenger side. As of today 10-25-17 I still have not received the additional airbag parts needed to correct the faulty parts. This has become very inconvenient because know the airbag is under recall and has problems has instilled a degree of fear in both my wife and I. My wife has not wanted to ride in the car with a faulty airbag on her side of the car, which I really can't blame her. My last visit to the dealership resulted in my asking for the ford parts and service managers information which I was denied, I asked to speak with the dealership general manager at autonation ford, 6850 hwy 121, frisco tx 75034, 972‑335‑5014, who never answers his phone nor returns any phone messages. This is very unfortunate for everyone involved but mainly the customer who is technically driving a timebomb. My wife is refusing to ride in the passenger seat in the car for fear of what might happen if we were involved in an accident, the dealership won't talk about it and ford has instructed the dealerships not to share their contact info. Over a one year period of time is more than a reasonable amount of time to get a corrected part for this car.
My driver side air bag didn't deploy when I was in a car wreck on saturday october 7, 2017..
Questions about the 2017 Ford Mustang airbags
Does the 2017 Ford Mustang have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the airbags of the 2017 Ford Mustang, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2017 Ford Mustang airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 19,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Ford Mustang airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 17V529000. 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 2017 Ford Mustang problems
Driver assistance 67Body 41Electrical 34Engine 34Locks 29Transmission 23Seat belts 16Steering 11Seats 7Visibility 7Brakes 6Fuel system 6Wheels 5Acceleration 4Suspension 3Tires 2Lights 1
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