2008 Ford Mustang Air Bags Problems
- 234
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 234 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- takata recall · 97 records
- parts recall · 37 records
- passenger side · 25 records
- recall remedy · 20 records
- side airbag · 17 records
- recall recall · 16 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 18 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Takata recall i received a safety recall notice in may 2016 notifying me of the recall for the driver and passenger side air bag inflator. I made an appointment with mike patton ford in lagrange ga. They replaced the driver side air bag inflator on 08/22/2016. They said the passenger side air bag inflator was not available and would let me know when it was. I have checked back several times, but it still was not in…
ODI 11040669
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 ford mustang. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Lucas ford ([redacted], southold, ny 11971, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not…
ODI 11122066
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford mustang. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v319000 and 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. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10897787
Air Bags
Takata recall been trying to have fixed since 2016, being told not to allow anyone in passenger side. Ford dealer suuposedly did interim repair on driver side. Center cap on steering wheel has been lose, shakes and rattles upon acceleration. Airbags are deadly. Will not drive car. Fors has no permanent fix. Contacted ford, dept. Of justice, atty general office, and wells fargo who i have car loan with. Only recvd 1…
ODI 11075739
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 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. Ocala ford of ocala, florida and brandon ford of tampa, florida were contacted about the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The…
ODI 11010795
Air Bags
2008 ford mustang. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice 15v-319. *ld consumer sent information for passenger side airbag inflator recall notice 16v-384. *smd consumer sent additional correspondence. *smd sent addt'l correspondence. *ld updated 08/29/2017*js
ODI 10838422
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 ford mustang. The contact received 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 manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
ODI 10970461
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 ford mustang. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (pugmire ford of cartersville, [redacted], cartersville, ga 30120, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed…
ODI 11090077
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 ford mustang. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) for the front passenger inflator; 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 manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin…
ODI 10972247
Air Bags
Takata recall - it's been over a year since i had the driver side airbag replaced. I received notice on the passenger airbag in july 2016 that said the parts were not yet available. Haven't heard anything from them since.
ODI 11042100
Air Bags
Takata inflators: i received a recall notice on the passenger airbag last july 2016 and has not been replaced. My wife will not ride in it because of this. She has recently recovered from 2 bouts of cancer and does not want to get injured or killed because of a defective airbag. When can i expect a replacement?
ODI 11021172
Air Bags
My dealer, sunshine ford, is not able to get the part, how much longer will i be forced to wait for this part?
ODI 11043482
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 ford mustang. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Arlington heights ford (801 w dundee rd, arlington heights, il 60004, [redacted]) was contacted, but was unable to…
ODI 11015744
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 ford mustang. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called tri star ford somerset (1260 n center ave, somerset, pa 15501, [redacted]) and was informed that the part was…
ODI 11047514
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 ford mustang. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v319000 (air bags). The contact scheduled an appointment and arrived at the dealer where he was informed that the required part was 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…
ODI 10894337
Air Bags · Electrical System · Steering
Takata recall, i have been waiting for repairs since 2016. The local dealer supposedly did an interim repair on the driver side airbag. Ever since then the middle of the steering wheel is lose and rattles upon acceleration. The car constantly dies and needs to be jump started even after replacing 4 new batteries. The local ford dealer says there is nothing wrong with car. I don't even think they did anything to the…
ODI 11092867
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 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. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
ODI 10968657
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 ford mustang. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer (jim robinson ford lincoln, [redacted], triadelphia, wv 26059, [redacted]) confirmed part unavailability and was unable to verify when they would be supplied from…
ODI 11093658
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL
ODI 11063851
Air Bags
Takata recall --i received a passenger airbag recall on my 2008 ford mustang in july 2016. So far no response. How mush longer do have to wait. My wife has survived 2 bouts of cancer. She will not ride in it.. The last thing she wants to do is get injured or killed by a defected airbag after all she has gone thru.
ODI 11054730
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford mustang. The contact received a 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. The contact called c. Harper ford at [redacted] and was informed that parts were on backorder. The manufacturer was notified of the issue.…
ODI 11045982
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 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 contact called arlington heights ford (801 w dundee rd, arlington heights, il 60004 [redacted]) where it was confirmed…
ODI 11013397
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 ford mustang. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). 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 made aware of the issue and stated that there were no parts available. The contact had not experienced a failure.…
ODI 10978583
Air Bags
Takata recall i received an important safety recall july 2016 in reference to safety recall 16s26. The notice informed me that part 16s26 needs to be replaced, but that "parts are not currently available". The notice, therefore, stated that the ford motor company would notify me via mail when parts become available. It is now october 2017 and the ford motor company has not yet sent me a letter to inform me that part…
ODI 11039298
Air Bags
Takata recall: i've been waiting over a year to have this dangerous passenger side airbag replaced in my car. I'm frustrated that for some reason there isn't enough to fix all of the cars! I would like it fixed immediately.
ODI 11043746