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In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Both driver's and passenger frontal air bag assemblies are deployed by inflators. For affected vehicles, these inflators which have been previously installed as a replacement service part contain propellant that may degrade over time, especially when exposed to humidity and temperature cycling. As a result, the inflator may rupture on deployment, which can send metal shrapnel through the air bag, striking vehicle occupants. This could result in serious injury or death.
Recall repairs on your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury must be performed by a Ford or Lincoln dealership. Ford will begin notifying known owners of affected vehicles beginning in March, 2021 If you do not receive a notification, but wish to check to see if your vehicle is included, please contact one of your local Ford or Lincoln dealerships. They will also check for any other incomplete recalls on your vehicle. For best results, be prepared to provide your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to the service department consultant you speak with. The Ford recall number is 21S05.