2004-2006 Ford F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT recall: inflator module
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on February 23, 2011. It covers about 1,325,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,325,000
- reported
- Feb 23, 2011
- owners notified
- Mar 23, 2011
- related complaints
- 236
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 f-150 pick up trucks as well as certain model year 2006 lincoln mark lt vehicles. If the clockspring jumper wire comes in contact with the driver side frontal air bag lower horn plate, the wire insulation may become chafed, creating a potential for a short circuit. If this occurs the air bag warning lamp may illuminate indicating that service is required.
- Risk
- The driver side frontal air bag could inadvertently deploy increasing the risk of injury or loss of vehicle control if occurring while in motion.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicles to a ford or lincoln/mercury dealer to have a new clockspring jumper wire installed that incorporates a protective mesh cover. Repairs will be performed free of charge. This safety recall began on some vehicles in march 2011. The recall campaign on the expanded population is expected to begin on or about may 9, 2011. Owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 11V107000
Affected vehicles
- Ford F-150 2004-2006 200420052006
- Lincoln Mark LT 2006 2006
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 236 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 11V107000
Is there a recall on the 2004-2006 Ford F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT inflator module?
Yes. Recall 11V107000, reported on February 23, 2011, covers about 1,325,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 11V107000?
Ford will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicles to a ford or lincoln/mercury dealer to have a new clockspring jumper wire installed that incorporates a protective mesh cover. Repairs will be performed free of charge. This safety recall began on some vehicles in march 2011. The recall campaign on the expanded population is expected to begin on or about may 9, 2011. Owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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