TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V802000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V319000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPE…
2005 Ford Mustang airbags problems
severe 276 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
276
Recalls
0
Crashes
19
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
TAKATA RECALL. FORD SENT A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE DATED DECEMBER 2017, IN REGARDS TO A PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG INFLATOR: 16S26. IN THIS LETTER, FORD TELLS ME THERE WILL BE NO PARTS AVAILABLE UNTIL AT A MINIMUM OF SPRING 2018, AND WORD FOR FORD: "WARNING: UNTIL REMEDY PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE, DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO SIT IN THE FIRST ROW PASSENGER SEAT. THE AIR BAG COULD RUPTURE DURING DEPLOYMENT IN A …
TAKATA RECALL -THIS RECALL WAS COMMUNICATED IN JULY, 2016. SINCE THEN, I HAVE CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. I'M BEING TOLD THAT A REPLACEMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE. IN DECEMBER, 2017, I GET ANOTHER NOTICE SAYING THE AIRBAGS ARE DEFECTIVE AND NOT TO ALLOW A PASSENGER IN THE CAR. TO WAIT OVER A YEAR AND STILL NO RESOLUTION TO THE DEFECT IS UNACCEPTABLE!
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V024000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (BLACKWELL FORD LOCATED AT 41001 PLYMOUTH RD, PLYMOUTH, MI 48170) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED TH…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT CALLED SEVERAL DEALERS: (OXMOOR FORD LINCOLN, (502) 426-2500), (BILL COLLINS FORD LINCOLN, (502) 459-9550), (TOWN & COUNTRY FORD, (502) 964-8131), AND (ALL-STATE FORD TRUCK SALES, (502) 459-0550). THE REMEDY AND PART HAD NOT BEEN SUPPLIED FROM THE MANUFACTURER WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. CASCO BAY FORD IN YARMOUTH, MAINE WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED SUNSET FORD AT (253) 863-2211 (6616 166TH AVE E, SUMNER, WA 98390) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT T…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2005 Ford Mustang?
It's a meaningful issue. 276 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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