TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATIONS OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V802000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V319000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.…
2006 Ford Mustang airbags problems
severe 289 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
289
Recalls
0
Crashes
10
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 11 most recent
RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE SOMETIME AGO AND WERE TOLD NOT AVAILABLE, AND FEW MONTHS I I WOULD CHECK TO NO AVAIL. LAST TIME I CHECK WAS THIS FALL STILL NOT AVAILABLE, NOW I'M STUCK WITH IT BEING CHECKED FOR MY SAFETY. STILL WAITING FOR RECALL REPLACEMENT.
TAKATA RECALL FORD HAS NOW WARNED US BY MAIL THAT NO ONE SHOULD SIT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT UNTIL THE REPAIR HAS BEEN MADE AND THAT THEY WILL BEGIN MAKING REPAIRS IN NHTSA REMEDY ORDER IN THE SPRING OF 2018. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. EXPECTING US TO NOT USE THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IN A MUSTANG (WHICH HAS ONLY ENOUGH SEATING SPACE IN THE BACK SEAT FOR A VERY SMALL CHILD WITHOUT A CAR SEAT) IS …
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V024000 (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 DEALER (WEST BRANCH FORD, 346 W MAIN ST, WEST BRANCH, IA 52358, (319) 643-2123) CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE N…
I WAS NOTIFIED IN JUNE, 2016 THAT THERE WAS A RECALL OF THE PASSENGER FRONTAL AIRBAG ON MY CAR AND IT WAS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS TO THE FRONT PASSENGER IN CASE OF A CRASH. SINCE THAT TIME I HAVE NOT ALLOWED ANYONE TO SIT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WHILE AWAITING CORRECTION OF THE PROBLEM. IT HAS NOW BEEN 18 MONTHS DURING WHICH I HAVE NOT HAD FULL USE OF MY CAR AND THE PASSENGER FRONT AIRBAG HAS …
TAKATA RECALL. I HAVE HAD THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG REPLACED BUT I AM BEING TOLD THE PARTS FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE ARE UNAVAILABLE. I AM A LITTLE CONCERNED AS TO WHAT I DO AT THIS POINT WITH THE CAR. WILL PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE AT SOME POINT ? OR AM I STUCK WITH A CAR WITH A BAD AIRBAG ? I WAS HOPING TO GET AN ANSWER AS TO WHAT I AM TO DO NEXT. I HAVEN'T HAD ANY ACCIDENTS WITH THE CAR BUT WOULD …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V802000 (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. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (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 SAM GALLOWAY FORD LINCOLN LOCATED AT 1800 BOY SCOUT DR, FORT MYERS, FL 33907 WAS CONTACTED AND C…
TAKATA INFLATORS - HOW IS IS THAT ACCORDING TO THE WALL STREET JOURNAL 12/19/17 THAT HONDA IS GOING DOOR TO DOOR TO FIND PEOPLE WHO HAVEN'T RESPONDED TO THEM BUT FORD CAN'T GET THE AIRBAGS FOR THIS MODEL IN STOCK? IT'S BEEN 18 MONTHS.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER (WATERMARK FORD OF MADISONVILLE, 1801 LANTAFF BLVD, MADISONVILLE, KY 42431) STATED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOLS …
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2006 Ford Mustang?
It's a meaningful issue. 289 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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