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Ford has announced that it will recall more than 150,000 vehicles selected for airbag and rear suspension problems.
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The company is recalling 1,666 of its Bronco Sport 2021 vehicles due to rear suspension modules that may not be properly secured.
“The affected Ford Bronco Sport 2021 vehicles were produced with rear suspension modules that may not be fully attached to the auxiliary chassis,” said the automaker in a press release. “Rear suspension modules with loose or missing screws can affect vehicle stability, increasing the risk of an accident and can result in collision performance with reduced rear impact, increasing the risk of injury.”
The recall impacts 1,640 vehicles in the US and federal territories, 24 in Canada and two in Mexico. The vehicles were built in Mexico at Hermosillo Stamping and Assembly from July 22 to November 24, 2020.
Ford said it was not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this problem. Dealers will confirm that the rear suspension bolts are properly attached and replace them if necessary.
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In addition, Ford is issuing a recall for 154,224 vehicles that may contain previously recovered Takata airbag modules, installed as part of a collision or theft repair.
According to a Ford investigation, 1,117 vehicles that received collision or theft repairs may have used the obsolete Takata airbag module after the recall was completed, including 1,067 vehicles in the United States and federal territories, 49 in Canada and one in Mexico. Models affected by the recall include:
- Ford Ranger 2004-11
- Ford Mustang 2005-14
- 2006 Ford GT
- Ford Fusion 2008-12
- 2009-11 Mercury Milan
- 2010-12 Lincoln MKZ
- 2007-10 Ford Edge
- Lincoln MKX 2007-10
Meanwhile, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is requesting Ford to recall 153,107 of its 2004-06 Ranger models that may have been repaired using the obsolete Takata airbag prior to the recall, including 144,340 vehicles produced in the US and federal territories, 8,762 vehicles in Canada and five vehicles in Mexico.
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Ford is not aware of any reports of accidents or injuries related to this problem. Customers will receive notifications from the week of March 8 to visit the dealer for an inspection and, if necessary, receive a replacement airbag inflator.