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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
350–25K
3325–50K
3050–75K
1375–100K
7100–150K
2150K+
120 reports with mileage · 43 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Electrical System. Review the 58 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 49 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 12 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
9 crash reports1 fire reports7 injury reports
What owners actually said
163 reports
5,000 miles · Oct 29, 2017
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL, I AM IN FLORIDA IN THE MOST URGENT RECALL ZONE, BUT FORD KEEPS TELLING ME THEY STILL DON'T HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX MY AIRBAG. I HAVE NOT BEEN DRIVING THE CAR BECAUSE I AM WORRIED SINCE CAR IS 12 YEARS OLD. IS IT TRUE THAT PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE? I ASK EVERY FEW MONTHS. THE LAST LETTER I RECEIVED WAS JULY OF 20…
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TAKATA RECALL, I AM IN FLORIDA IN THE MOST URGENT RECALL ZONE, BUT FORD KEEPS TELLING ME THEY STILL DON'T HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX MY AIRBAG. I HAVE NOT BEEN DRIVING THE CAR BECAUSE I AM WORRIED SINCE CAR IS 12 YEARS OLD. IS IT TRUE THAT PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE? I ASK EVERY FEW MONTHS. THE LAST LETTER I RECEIVED WAS JULY OF 2016.
NHTSA ODI #11040877
Mileage unknown · Oct 28, 2017
Air Bags
I HAVE BEEN CONTACTING MY LOCAL FORD DEALER, THROUGHBRED FORD FOR THE LAST YEAR TO HAVE MY AIRBAG RECALL ADDRESSED AND THEY KEEP TELLING ME THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR SINCE IT IS NOT SAFE. IT'S RIDICULOUS THAT I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET ME CAR FIXED FOR OVER A YEAR.
NHTSA ODI #11040790
Mileage unknown · Oct 28, 2017
Air BagsCrash
TAKATA RECALL NEITHER THE DRIVER NOR PASSENGER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WHEN IN MY ACCIDENT WITH MY GIRLFRIEND AT THE TIME, (SHE'S NOW MY WIFE) WE SWERVED TO MISS A DEER AND SLID OFF THE ROAD INTO A FIELD AND FLIPPED INTO A RIVER. AT NO POINT DID ANY AIRBAGS DEPLOY.
NHTSA ODI #11040757
Mileage unknown · Oct 27, 2017
Air Bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER TOOK MORE THAN SIX MONTHS TO SUPPLY THE PART FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG RECALL. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONA…
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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER TOOK MORE THAN SIX MONTHS TO SUPPLY THE PART FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG RECALL. THE CONTACT LATER 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 (STUART POWELL FORD LINCOLN MAZDA, 225 S DANVILLE BYPASS, DANVILLE, KY 40422, (859) 236-8917) INDICATED THAT THE PART MAY BECOME AVAILABLE IN FEBRUARY OF 2018. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF UPDATED 8/3/18*JB
NHTSA ODI #11040532
Mileage unknown · Oct 26, 2017
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL - DEALER STATES THAT PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, ITS BEEN A YEAR AT LEAST. WITH NO FIX AVAILABLE I AM UNCOMFORTABLE WITH MY FAMILY RIDING IN THE VEHICLE. HOW ABOUT A BUY BACK?
NHTSA ODI #11040080
Mileage unknown · Oct 25, 2017
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL, THIS RECALL IS PUTTING MY FAMILY IN GRAVE DANGER, WITH THE LONGER IT TAKES
NHTSA ODI #11039811
Mileage unknown · Oct 24, 2017
Air Bags
TAKATA AIRBAG PASSENGER
NHTSA ODI #11039300
Mileage unknown · Oct 23, 2017
Air Bags
RAY SKILLMAN FORD SAYS THEY CAN NOT REPLACE THE AIRBAG "TAKATA RECALL"
NHTSA ODI #11035650
Mileage unknown · Oct 19, 2017
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL STILL HAS NO REMEDY AND TK HOLDINGS INC. HAS FILED CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY. NOW WHAT?
NHTSA ODI #11034688
64,800 miles · Aug 19, 2017
Wheels
TIRE VALVE STEM HAD A TOTAL AND COMPLETE FAILURE ON THE HIGHWAY AT TOP SPEED. TIRES WERE CORRECTLY INFLATED BUT THE VALVE STEMS FAILED WHERE THE RUBBER MEETS THE WHEEL. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 9 MONTHS WHICH DESTROYED THE TIRE EVERY TIME. I HAVE LOST OVER $600 FOR THREE TIRES BECAUSE OF THESE VALVE STEMS AND LUCKIL…
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TIRE VALVE STEM HAD A TOTAL AND COMPLETE FAILURE ON THE HIGHWAY AT TOP SPEED. TIRES WERE CORRECTLY INFLATED BUT THE VALVE STEMS FAILED WHERE THE RUBBER MEETS THE WHEEL. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 9 MONTHS WHICH DESTROYED THE TIRE EVERY TIME. I HAVE LOST OVER $600 FOR THREE TIRES BECAUSE OF THESE VALVE STEMS AND LUCKILY HAVEN'T BEEN KILLED, YET.
NHTSA ODI #11016362
Official recalls
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NHTSA investigations
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