Recall 17V024000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 17V024000. Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 654,695 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Defect Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ 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 2009 Ford Ranger, Edge, Fusion and Mustang, Lincoln MKX, MKZ and Zephyr and Mercury Milan 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." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Ford is recalling certain 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ, 2005-2008 Ford Mustang and 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
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. Interim letters informing owners of the recall and that parts are not yet available began mailing March 1, 2017. 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.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
Other FORD MOTOR COMPANY Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent FORD MOTOR COMPANY Recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V165000 | Mar 18, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | FORD, LINCOLN | 254,640 |
| 26V157000 | Mar 17, 2026 | VISIBILITY | FORD | 323 |
| 26V155000 | Mar 17, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | FORD | 2,422 |
| 26V159000 | Mar 17, 2026 | SEAT BELTS | FORD, LINCOLN | 561 |
| 26V158000 | Mar 17, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | FORD | 7,105 |
| 26V119000 | Mar 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | FORD | 11,431 |
| 26V118000 | Mar 3, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | FORD | 316 |
| 26V117000 | Mar 3, 2026 | VISIBILITY | FORD, LINCOLN | 604,533 |
| 26V123000 | Mar 3, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | FORD, LINCOLN | 889,950 |
| 26V122000 | Mar 3, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | FORD, LINCOLN | 47,804 |
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching FORD, LINCOLN, MERCURY from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V876000 | Dec 17, 2025 | ROLLX VANS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 86 |
| 23V499000 | Jul 19, 2023 | QUALITY VANS | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 10 |
Related NHTSA Investigations
Investigations opened by ODI covering the same manufacturer or makes (FORD, LINCOLN, MERCURY) in the last 3 years
10 Investigations
| Investigation | Opened | Closed | Status | Vehicle | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA26001 | Jan 30, 2026 | Unknown | OPEN | 2015 FORD F-150 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up |
| PE25020 | Dec 18, 2025 | Unknown | OPEN | 2014 FORD FIESTA | ENGINE | Timing Belt Failure |
| DP25001 | Sep 5, 2025 | Unknown | OPEN | 2020 FORD EXPLORER | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | Underbody shields detachment |
| PE25007 | Aug 7, 2025 | Unknown | OPEN | 2019 FORD FLEX | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | B-Pillar Trim Detachment |
| PE25002 | Mar 21, 2025 | Jan 30, 2026 | CLOSED | 2015 FORD F-150 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up |
| EA25001 | Jan 17, 2025 | Unknown | OPEN | 2021 FORD MUSTANG MACH E | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS | Collisions Involving Ford BlueCruise |
| RQ24014 | Nov 15, 2024 | Oct 10, 2025 | CLOSED | 2021 FORD BRONCO SPORT | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | Loss of Motive Power |
| RQ24015 | Nov 15, 2024 | Jul 23, 2025 | CLOSED | 2018 FORD EXPEDITION | SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER | Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Inadvertent Deployment |
| PE24030 | Oct 11, 2024 | Feb 2, 2026 | CLOSED | 2019 FORD FLEX | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | Rear-view Camera Failure |
| PE24027 | Oct 3, 2024 | Oct 30, 2025 | CLOSED | 2015 FORD EDGE | SERVICE BRAKES | Loss of braking caused by rear brake hose failure |
Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign
NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 17V024000
Referencing Complaints
| Complaint ID | Incident Date | Vehicle | Component | Narrative Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895294 | Mar 1, 2023 | 2007 FORD FUSION | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Nu… |
| 1851265 | Sep 8, 2022 | 2008 LINCOLN MKZ | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheat… |
| 1851263 | Sep 8, 2022 | 2008 LINCOLN MKZ | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheat… |
| 1851264 | Sep 8, 2022 | 2008 LINCOLN MKZ | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheat… |
| 1789120 | Nov 2, 2020 | 2008 MERCURY MILAN | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Milan. The contact stated that he had initially received a recall notice for NHTSA Campa… |
| 1789119 | Nov 2, 2020 | 2008 MERCURY MILAN | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Milan. The contact stated that he had initially received a recall notice for NHTSA Campa… |
| 1697558 | Sep 20, 2020 | 2007 FORD FUSION | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY FLASHED ON AN… |
| 1817683 | Jun 8, 2020 | 2008 FORD FUSION | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed b… |
| 1817682 | Jun 8, 2020 | 2008 FORD FUSION | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed b… |
| 1728011 | Dec 31, 2019 | 2008 FORD FUSION | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT HAD INITIALLY RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN 2019 FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN N… |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.