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2014 ford Mustang airbags problems
severe 240 complaints filed with NHTSA
· avg repair $1,100
Complaints
240
Recalls
4
Crashes
24
Avg fix
$1,100
Related recalls
criticalNHTSA 19V00100007/01/2019
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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. The recall began February 13, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall 19S01.
criticalNHTSA 15V31900028/05/2015
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
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.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2016. Even if interim repairs were performed under safety recall 14V-802, owners must bring their vehicles in for the final remedy. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S21.
Note: This recall supersedes safety recall 14V-802.
criticalNHTSA 21E01300016/02/2021
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
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.
Fix: Ford will notify dealers that purchased the affected parts, and dealers will provide replacement parts to purchasers, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.
criticalNHTSA 21V08100016/02/2021
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
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.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.
What owners are reporting
15 most recent
airbags
· filed 12/30/2019
I HAVE A CONFIRMED ISSUE WITH MY SON'S PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. THE LOCAL DEALER WOODY ANDERSON FORD WAS NOT ABLE TO SCHEDULE REPAIRS UNTIL MARCH 17TH AND WOULD NOT OFFER A LOANER EVEN FOR THE DAY OF THE REPAIR. AS A RESULT MY SON WILL HAVE TO DRIVE AN UNSAFE VEHICLE FOR 2 1/2 MONTHS UNTIL THE REPAIRS CAN BE MADE.
airbags
· filed 12/29/2015
TL* TAKATA RECALL.THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V319000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFI…
airbags
· filed 12/28/2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD MUSTANG GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY SWAYED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND INSPECTED UNDER THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, THERE WAS NOT ANY IRREGULARITIES. THE CONTACT RESUMED DRIVING AND THE FAILURE RECU…
airbags
· filed 12/28/2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V319000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY JERKED FROM …
airbags
· filed 12/28/2016
TAKATA RECALL. THIS IS TAKING WAY TO LONG TO RECTIFY. MY LETTER IS DATED JULY 2015
airbags
· filed 12/28/2015
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V319000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL WAS NOT AVAILABLE. 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 EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS P…
airbags
· filed 12/28/2015
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V319000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CO…
airbags
· filed 12/26/2015
TAKATA RECALL. MY COMPLAINT CENTERS AROUND THE FACT THAT FORD IS DRAGGING ITS FEET ABOUT HONORING THE RECALL. FORD HAS PUT US IN A CATCH-22 SITUATION. WE ARE RISKING OUR LIVES EVERY DAY BY DRIVING THIS DEFECTIVE AND DANGEROUS CAR AND WE CAN'T BUY A NEW CAR BECAUSE DEALERS WON'T TAKE IT IN TRADE. TODAY I VISITED BRANDON FORD, ONE OF THE LARGEST FORD DEALERS IN THE US. I TRIED TO TRADE OUR MUSTANG I…
airbags
· filed 12/24/2016
HELLO, I HOPE THIS MESSAGE FINDS YOU WELL, I WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS MY DEEP CONCERN AND DISSATISFACTION WITH MY 2014 FORD MUSTANG. UNFORTUNATELY AS YOU ARE AWARE THE TAKATA DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL HAS IMMENSELY HINDERED MY OPPORTUNITY OF SELLING THE VEHICLE. FORD HAS NOT BEEN HELPFUL, DUE TO THE RECALL THE VALUE OF THE VEHICLE HAS STRONGLY DECREASED. THEY HAVE NOT RELAYED SUBSTANTIAL…
airbags
· filed 12/22/2015
TAKATA RECALL : I GOT IN A SMALL ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND IT CAUSED ME TO RECEIVE A LACERATION AND FRACTURE ON MY NOSE. MY CAR WAS IN MOTION IN A PARKING LOT
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2014 ford Mustang?
It's a meaningful issue. 240 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?
Yes — 4 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.
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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