470,000 Ford Mustangs To Be Recalled

**GMCSonoma** · 02-27-2008, 03:40 PM

DETROIT -- Ford Motor Co. said it is recalling 470,000 Ford Mustangs from the 2005-2008 model years to update passenger side front-airbag software.

Ford spokesman Wesley Sherwood said internal testing showed the air bag could injure a small, unbelted passenger.

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PontiacBixler · 02-27-2008, 03:45 PM

youch......

1999 White C5 Coupe · 02-27-2008, 03:53 PM

I had problems with the airbag system on my 2008 Impala LTZ (purchased new).

The chime sounded and the DIC displayed, "Service Air Bag".

The dealer repaired wiring and reprogramed the computer according to a TSB. I wonder if the 2008 Impalas will be recalled?

Ford isn't the only manufacturer to sell cars with an airbag safety defect.

Skank Boy · 02-27-2008, 04:02 PM

What do they mean by small?...and if the passenger is unbelted don't they deserve what they get?.
Now if wheels were falling off the cars left and right I'd care,but this.....zzzzzzZZZZzzZZZzzzzzz

ScottyFLM · 02-27-2008, 04:07 PM

It's the person's fault if they don't have their seat belt on, not Ford's Fault, the safety system on any vehicle is programmed for the use of safety restraints, if they aren't using them, that is their bad, This is a bull crap recall, I don't care what manufacturer it is.

Slideways · 02-27-2008, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skank Boy

What do they mean by small?...and if the passenger is unbelted don't they deserve what they get?.
Now if wheels were falling off the cars left and right I'd care,but this.....zzzzzzZZZZzzZZZzzzzzz

Wow, that was harsh. Not that I don't agree with you, or would have put it any differently.

jkennedy293 · 02-27-2008, 04:19 PM

At least they aren't catching on fire!!

**GMCSonoma** · 02-27-2008, 04:20 PM

a reminder people...

Basic rules for the RECALL Forum:

Ambalanche · 02-27-2008, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1999 White C5 Coupe

I had problems with the airbag system on my 2008 Impala LTZ (purchased new).

The chime sounded and the DIC displayed, "Service Air Bag".

The dealer repaired wiring and reprogramed the computer according to a TSB. I wonder if the 2008 Impalas will be recalled?

Ford isn't the only manufacturer to sell cars with an airbag safety defect.

'05 Morano's had this problem also.

b4z · 02-27-2008, 04:36 PM

Geez! They sold 470,000 Mustangs in 3.5 years?!!

**paul8488** · 02-27-2008, 05:20 PM

Sorry, but safety devices shouldn't be calibrated for people that aren't buckled in. There's a chance that a small unbelted person could get hurt in an accident? Imagine that! Sheesh.

MN12Fan · 02-27-2008, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b4z

Geez! They sold 470,000 Mustangs in 3.5 years?!!

There's been well over 800,000 sold since the 2002 model year after the Camaro left the scene. They'll probably break one million by the time the Camaro returns.

Westie · 02-27-2008, 05:34 PM

The fact is that in the US in some states, it's not the law to have a safety belt on

Therefore every manufacturer has to design their safety systems to suit an unbelted occupant, no matter how stupid that sounds.

It's crazy, and it costs a bucket load to design, engineer and validate everything, and it is alot more than just the safety belts aswell.

Tony's BlkGTP · 02-27-2008, 05:35 PM

The sad part to me though is the import lovers will also use this to scream more that the domestics can't build quality vehicles compared to their Asian components. I personally don't think it is a big issue.

ctaylorzl1 · 02-27-2008, 05:36 PM

Wow, Ford must really have problems with their airbag systems. A guy I know from high school (a dropout, go figure) had a pretty new late model Taurus (99 or 00 probably) and he was involved in a serious accident and his airbag did not deploy, so after he recovered he sued Ford, and got a bunch of money. Have not heard about him since, which is fine with me and he is probably broke by now! Wonder why Ford has so may air-bag problems?

02-27-2008, 03:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
GMCSonoma GMI Fixed Ops Contributor Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Coronado, 92118 Posts: 8,934	470,000 Ford Mustangs To Be Recalled DETROIT -- Ford Motor Co. said it is recalling 470,000 Ford Mustangs from the 2005-2008 model years to update passenger side front-airbag software. Ford spokesman Wesley Sherwood said internal testing showed the air bag could injure a small, unbelted passenger. Continues @ link __________________ certified GM Dealer Parts Manager since 1994 GM Dealer Parts employee since 1987 AMC-Jeep-Renault Dealer Parts employee 1987-90 holder of many GM accredations, too numerous to list ================================================== ==============================

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PontiacBixler 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NY Drives: 2005 Pontiac G6 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Posts: 905	Re: 470,000 Ford Mustangs To Be Recalled youch...... __________________ God, I still can't believe that the GTO is getting yet another chance while the Firebird has to sit out yet again.... How many times is the b@st@rd child going to get at bat before the venerated veteran gets to return to the game??? Lutz, Wagoner.... time to go to the retirement home.... You've left your keys in the fridge one too many times.

02-27-2008, 03:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
1999 White C5 Coupe 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 523	Re: 470,000 Ford Mustangs To Be Recalled I had problems with the airbag system on my 2008 Impala LTZ (purchased new). The chime sounded and the DIC displayed, "Service Air Bag". The dealer repaired wiring and reprogramed the computer according to a TSB. I wonder if the 2008 Impalas will be recalled? Ford isn't the only manufacturer to sell cars with an airbag safety defect.

02-27-2008, 04:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Skank Boy 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 133	Re: 470,000 Ford Mustangs To Be Recalled What do they mean by small?...and if the passenger is unbelted don't they deserve what they get?. Now if wheels were falling off the cars left and right I'd care,but this.....zzzzzzZZZZzzZZZzzzzzz

02-27-2008, 04:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
ScottyFLM 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Carolina Drives: 2002 Bonneville Posts: 292	Re: 470,000 Ford Mustangs To Be Recalled It's the person's fault if they don't have their seat belt on, not Ford's Fault, the safety system on any vehicle is programmed for the use of safety restraints, if they aren't using them, that is their bad, This is a bull crap recall, I don't care what manufacturer it is. __________________ "Yorn desh born, der ritt de gitt der gue, Orn desh, dee born desh, de umn bork! bork! bork!"

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02-27-2008, 04:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
jkennedy293 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Holly Springs, NC Drives: '03 Cavalier Posts: 1,283	Re: 470,000 Ford Mustangs To Be Recalled At least they aren't catching on fire!!

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GMCSonoma GMI Fixed Ops Contributor Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Coronado, 92118 Posts: 8,934	Re: 470,000 Ford Mustangs To Be Recalled a reminder people... Basic rules for the RECALL Forum: __________________ certified GM Dealer Parts Manager since 1994 GM Dealer Parts employee since 1987 AMC-Jeep-Renault Dealer Parts employee 1987-90 holder of many GM accredations, too numerous to list ================================================== ==============================

02-27-2008, 04:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
b4z 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 963	Re: 470,000 Ford Mustangs To Be Recalled Geez! They sold 470,000 Mustangs in 3.5 years?!!

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paul8488 GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: France Drives: 2007 MBK Flipper Scooter Posts: 13,251	Re: 470,000 Ford Mustangs To Be Recalled Sorry, but safety devices shouldn't be calibrated for people that aren't buckled in. There's a chance that a small unbelted person could get hurt in an accident? Imagine that! Sheesh. __________________ *The department of redundancy department.*

02-27-2008, 05:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
Westie Walking Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1	Re: 470,000 Ford Mustangs To Be Recalled The fact is that in the US in some states, it's not the law to have a safety belt on Therefore every manufacturer has to design their safety systems to suit an unbelted occupant, no matter how stupid that sounds. It's crazy, and it costs a bucket load to design, engineer and validate everything, and it is alot more than just the safety belts aswell.

02-27-2008, 05:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
Tony's BlkGTP 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Omaha, NE Drives: 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 2006 Nissan Altima S Posts: 356	Re: 470,000 Ford Mustangs To Be Recalled The sad part to me though is the import lovers will also use this to scream more that the domestics can't build quality vehicles compared to their Asian components. I personally don't think it is a big issue.

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ctaylorzl1 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Indiana Drives: 1996 Dodge 3500 CTD 4x4 1992 Camaro RS 305 Posts: 3,303	Re: 470,000 Ford Mustangs To Be Recalled Wow, Ford must really have problems with their airbag systems. A guy I know from high school (a dropout, go figure) had a pretty new late model Taurus (99 or 00 probably) and he was involved in a serious accident and his airbag did not deploy, so after he recovered he sued Ford, and got a bunch of money. Have not heard about him since, which is fine with me and he is probably broke by now! Wonder why Ford has so may air-bag problems? __________________

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