TAKATA RECALL DEALER SAYS REPLACEMENT AIRBAG IS NOT AVAILABLE. RECALL WAS 1.5 YEARS AGO.
2007 Ford Mustang airbags problems
severe 340 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
340
Recalls
0
Crashes
20
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 12 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 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 AS THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED OVER A YEAR AGO. THE DEALER (TOWER FORD, 505 S BROADWAY, COOS BAY, OR 97420, (541) 267-2…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 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 FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
PASSENGER AIR BAG RECALL. PALM SPRINGS MOTORS (LOCAL FORD DEALER LOCATED IN CATHEDRAL CITY CA) CLAIMS NOT TO HAVE PARTS TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BAGS. THE REPLACEMENT HAS BEEN PENDING FOR A LONG TIME...1+ YEARS.
TAKATA RECALL: I CONTACTED FORD TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR REPLACING THE AIRBAG 3 MONTHS AGO AND AGAIN TODAY. THEY KEEP SAYING THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE PARTS TO DO THE REPLACEMENT AND THAT I SHOULD WAIT. I FEEL VERY UNSAFE WITH THIS AIRBAG AND IT SEEMS LIKE FORD IS NOT ADDRESSING THIS ISSUE APPROPRIATELY.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 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 AS THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED OVER A YEAR AGO. THE DEALER (ROMEO FORD, 63300 VAN DYKE, WASHINGTON, MI 48095 (586…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 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 DEALER (LAWLEY'S TEAM FORD, 100 N HIGHWAY 90, SIERRA VISTA, AZ 85635) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL PART FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V343000 (AIR BAGS) WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE PART WAS ORDER WITH THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE DELAY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAI…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V343000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL 2015. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
TAKATA RECALL 1. RECEIVED RECALL 16S26 RECALL NOTICE JULY 2016. SAID REPAIR PARTS NOT YET AVAILABLE. INITIAL RECALL NOTICE HAD NO WARNING TO NOT USE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OF CAR. 2. RECEIVED RECALL UPDATE DECEMBER 2017. SAID REPAIR PARTS PROJECTED TO BE AVAILABLE SPRING 2018. THIS RECALL UPDATE HAD WARNING "DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO SIT IN THE FRONT ROW PASSENGER SEAT". 3. FORD MOTOR COMPANY HA…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2007 Ford Mustang?
It's a meaningful issue. 340 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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