1. Ford Mustang
  2. Problems
  3. 2010
  4. Air Bags

2010 Ford Mustang Air Bags Problems

173
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 173 stored complaint records:

  • 5 indicate a crash
  • 4 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • takata recall · 72 records
  • parts recall · 37 records
  • failure parts · 24 records
  • recall recall · 21 records
  • passenger side · 21 records
  • part recall · 20 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi8
1–30k mi7
30–60k mi5
100–150k mi4
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • June 1, 2015

    Air Bags

    Tamara recall. It had been almost a year and there aren't any available. I do not want to be killed by shrapnel!

    ODI 10854629

  • June 1, 2015

    Air Bags

    Takata recall. I am just horrified that i have been driving my vehicle for 6 years not knowing i could be in danger for those metal pieces that are released in case of the airbag deploying. I have had accidents before and just the thought of that makes me not want to drive daily which is impossible. I know they are trying to do this as soon as possible but how much longer a person can take their chances? This is…

    ODI 10839937

  • May 28, 2015

    Air Bags

    Takata recall i am at a loss as to what to do regarding my vehicle's defective takata air bags. My vehicle is a 2010 mustang. I have contacted the dealership where i purchased my vehicle and also ford motor company and get the same response from all - they don't have the parts to replace my defective air bags. How much longer do i have to wait? I live in the humid midwest st. Louis area and my car has been sitting…

    ODI 10838181

  • May 27, 2015

    Air Bags

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 ford mustang. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v319000 and 16v384000 (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 repair. The contact called autonation ford frisco at [redacted] (located at 6850 tx-121, frisco, tx 75034) and sam…

    ODI 11071797

  • May 27, 2015

    Air Bags

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 ford mustang. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v319000 (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. Parts distribution disconnect.…

    ODI 10875664

  • May 27, 2015

    Air Bags

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 ford mustang. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v319000 (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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not…

    ODI 10870757

  • May 27, 2015

    Air Bags

    Takata recall. This recall was from may 2015. I live in an area where there is extreme high humidity. This should not take this long to remedy. Ford should be providing alternate transportation until this is remedied.

    ODI 10852136

  • May 27, 2015

    Air Bags

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 ford mustang. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v319000 (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. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

    ODI 10837089

  • May 27, 2015

    Air Bags

    Takata recall nhtsa recall no. 15v-319 date may 27 2015 i have been to my local ford dealer 6 (six) times to have this taken care of and still no fix. A call to ford motor company and they tell me that nhtsa is responsible for the fix, you will determine when and where this will happen. I have been driving a time bomb around for eight (8) months. Please inform me how long do i have to wait to get this fixed?

    ODI 10822002

  • May 27, 2015

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford mustang. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v319000 (air bags). The contact was never informed about the recall, as she found it herself. The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for…

    ODI 10730932

  • May 20, 2015

    Air Bags

    Takata recall. It has taken more than 8 months since the recall notice was sent out. The car is unsafe to drive as i live in a high heat and high humidity area. I need this part replaced asap or alternative transportation provided. I called ford and they refuse to deal with teh issue. Ford case no. Cas8513348.

    ODI 10817637

  • May 14, 2015 · 65,000 miles

    Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl* the contact owned a 2010 ford mustang. While driving approximately 15 mph, a thud sound was heard from the front end and the vehicle accelerated out of control. The vehicle crashed into a tree. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that all the air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was totaled and towed…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 11015226

  • May 1, 2015

    Air Bags

    Takata recall received recall notice 15s21 in july 2015 asked to wait for second letter to inform that parts available and to contact dealer to schedule a repair have heard nothing as i am in florida (one of the high priority areas), i have regularly contacted my dealer for advice on progress with obtaining parts each time, including today, i am dismissed as no parts are available what should i do? My car is…

    ODI 10861736

  • April 25, 2015 · 66,000 miles

    Air Bags · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control

    I was driving on freeway i10 , exit ramp 4th street santa monica , and the driver airbag deployed and belt stocked. Explosion with no impact.no collision. Was driving at 20 miles a hour or maybe less . Was very scary and get left arms and hand injured . My insurance review and pay for replacement of airbag . But since then , i had no car for 3 weeks , cannot go to work after injuries , under disability loss of wage…

    1 injury

    ODI 10717806

  • February 1, 2015

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford mustang. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v319000 (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. The vin was not available. Updated 02/23/16*lj updated…

    ODI 10816614

  • August 11, 2014 · 65,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford mustang. While driving approximately 45 mph, the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

    ODI 10663160

  • April 15, 2014 · 43,000 miles

    Air Bags

    My vent has a loud clicking noise every time i start the car up, it last for about 15 seconds. My air bag light stays illuminated on my console and will not go off. *tr

    ODI 10599047

  • May 8, 2013 · 38,000 miles

    Air Bags

    The driver side airbag deployed when the vehicle came to a hard stop. *tr

    ODI 10511278

  • November 1, 2010

    Air Bags

    Takara inflator passenger seat no recall yet for this . Can't trade in the car anywhere still making payments for a car that is not safe to drive

    ODI 11035462

  • November 1, 2010 · 22,500 miles

    Air Bags · Frontal

    I rear ended a large jacked-up truck that had a steel tube bumper at 50mph. The trucks bumper grazed the top of my front bumper and did extensive damage to my front end where the radiator exploded and the hood is touching the engine. But my airbag did not deploy at 50mph! When i hit the truck my car completely shut off right after the impact, but so did my abs, advancetrac traction control and lights and chimes…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10363663

  • September 22, 2010

    Air Bags

    Received notice of defective airbag. Have been contacting dealer since notice received and they say not parts available and for the forseeable future.

    ODI 11045331

  • November 18, 2009 · 5,419 miles

    Air Bags · Engine And Engine Cooling

    Braking for traffic signal engine created clunking then whistling noise. It seemed and felt like the engine had fallen onto payment. Taking foot off brake the 2010 mustang accelerated on its own. Drove home parked called ford and also reported that airbag light passenger airbag light always on. Ford towed to nearby dealer, mechanic drove 8 miles could not verify nor duplicate events. *tr

    ODI 10293194

  • September 1, 2009

    Air Bags

    Takata airbag. Driver side bag was replaced by dealer in 2015. Still waiting for replacement of passenger side airbag eight years after recall.

    ODI 11034571