2006 FORD MUSTANG Complaints and Recall Information
The 2006 FORD MUSTANG has 3 complaints and 63 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to air bag warnings and unexpected air bag deployment. One complaint involved the air bag warning light illuminating after engine replacement, with recurring failures despite dealer repairs. Another complaint described the driver side air bag deploying after hitting a bump at 40 miles per hour.
Common Issues
- Air bag warning light. Air bag warning light activates unexpectedly, sometimes after engine repairs or while starting the vehicle.
- Air bag deployment. Driver side air bag deployed without a crash when hitting a bump at highway speed.
- Repeated air bag failures. Air bag issues recur even after dealer repairs and diagnostic testing.
The 2006 FORD MUSTANG is subject to 63 recalls covering various safety-related systems. Many recalls involve air bag inflators installed as original or replacement equipment. These inflators have defects that could cause them to rupture or explode, sending metal fragments into the cabin risking serious injury or death. Other recalls affect driver and passenger air bag modules, and repair procedures typically include free replacement of the faulty components.
Recalls
- Driver side air bag inflator (15V319000). Affects over 1 million vehicles. Moisture intrusion may cause the inflator to rupture on deployment. Risk includes metal fragments striking occupants. Owners are advised not to drive until repaired. Ford will replace the inflator free of charge. Owners received notifications starting June 2016.
- Replacement air bag inflators (21E013000). Affects 249 vehicles with inflators used in collision repairs. Propellant degradation may cause inflator explosion on deployment. Risk of serious injury from metal fragments. Ford notifies dealers to replace affected parts at no cost beginning March 2021.
- Driver and passenger air bag inflators (21V081000). Covers 1,067 vehicles including Mustangs and related models. Inflators used as replacement parts may explode due to propellant degradation. Ford inspects and replaces inflators or modules as needed, free of charge since March 2021.
- Passenger side air bag inflator (16V384000). Applies to over 1.8 million vehicles, including 2005-2011 Mustangs. Propellant degradation from environmental exposure may cause inflator rupture. Owners are advised not to drive until repair. Ford replaces inflators free of charge, notifying owners starting in 2016.
- Passenger side air bag inflator (17V024000). Affects 654,695 vehicles. Similar defect causes inflator rupture with risk of injury from metal fragments. Owners must not drive until inflators are replaced. Ford sent interim notifications in 2017 and continues to provide repairs at no cost.
Owners of 2006 FORD MUSTANG vehicles facing repeated air bag failures, recurring safety defects, or unresolved recall repairs may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with a qualified attorney could provide guidance based on individual circumstances.
2006 FORD MUSTANG Summary
2006
Model Year
3
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
3566976
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2006 FORD MUSTANG
249 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair. The parts include certain driver-side air bag inflators and/or modules, designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang and Mustang GT500. It also includes certain passenger-side air bag inflators and/or modules designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang, 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ, 2010-2012 Ford Fusion, 2010-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2011 Ford Ranger, and 2007-2010 Lincoln MKX vehicles. Please see Ford's recall report for the specific part numbers. These parts 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.
2006 FORD MUSTANG
1067 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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.
2006 FORD MUSTANG
654695 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2006 FORD MUSTANG
1892343 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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.
2006 FORD MUSTANG
1018622 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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.
Complaints
2006 FORD MUSTANG
ID: 2112840AIR BAGS
Driver side air bag randomly deployed after hitting bump at 40 miles an hour
2006 FORD MUSTANG
ID: 2094142AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that she purchased a vehicle that was not working. The contact had the engine replaced by an independent mechanic. While starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V319000 (Air Bags) and 19V001000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was repaired at the local dealer, but the failure recurred. The dealer informed the contact that a diagnostic test was needed. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 230,272.
2006 FORD MUSTANG
ID: 2056267AIR BAGS
See attached document for complaint.