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Ford has released Do not drive – Do not drive advisory For owners of certain vehicles that have not been repaired under the last three safety recalls.
Previously issued recalls were 15S21, 17S42 and 19S01. The first one was released in 2015, and covers several vehicles with the Takata perennial airbag inflator. This is the second Takata-related do-not-drive advisory issued by Ford, and the company said the advisory is aimed at encouraging owners to get their vehicles repaired immediately.
Ford said Advice The above applies to all customers who do not have the above recall, including driver and passenger airbag inflators on these vehicles:
- 2004-2006 Ford Ranger Trucks
- 2005-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles
- 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles
This also applies to passenger airbag inflators in these vehicles:
- 2006-2012 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln MKZ / Zephyr vehicles
- 2007-2010 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles
- 2007-2011 Ford Ranger Trucks
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Why does Ford offer do-not-drive on some vehicles with Takata airbags?
Ford says the age of the vehicles makes it “highly possible” that a part inside the airbag could explode during crashes and eject sharp pieces of metal, which could cause serious injury or death to the driver or passengers.
Ford says it has made more than 121 million outreach efforts in the U.S. to date and more than 95% of U.S. customers have completed recalls.
Approximately 374,300 airbag inflators in Ford and Lincoln vehicles are affected in the United States, and 765,600 worldwide.
What to do if your vehicle is affected by a do-not-drive advisory
Ford says parts are now available. Customers can request mobile service or dealers can tow vehicles directly to the dealer for repairs.
Dealerships will also offer a free interim loaner vehicle while repairs are needed, if needed.
Ford said it will continue to notify owners aware of the recall each month with an updated drive-not-drive advisory. To see if your vehicle is part of the recall, visit one of the twowww.ford.com/support/recalls/ Ornhtsa.gov/recalls.
