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Ford has announced that it will recall more than 150,000 selected vehicles for airbag and rear suspension issues.
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The company is recalling 1,666 of its 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles due to rear suspension modules that may not have been fitted properly.
“The affected 2021 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles were manufactured with rear suspension modules that may not be completely attached to the subframe,” the carmaker said in a news release. “Rear suspension modules with loose or missing bolts can affect the vehicle’s stability, which increases the risk of an accident, and can lead to reduced rear impact performance, which increases the risk of injuries.”
The recall has an impact on 1,640 vehicles in the U.S. and federal territories, 24 in Canada and two in Mexico. The vehicles were built from July 22 to November 24, 2020 in Mexico at the Hermosillo Stamping and Assembly Plant.
Ford said it was not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this issue. Dealers will confirm that the rear suspension bolts are securely fastened and replace them if necessary.
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In addition, Ford is issuing a recall for 154,224 vehicles containing previously recalled Takata airbag modules installed as part of a collision or theft repair.
According to an investigation by Ford, 1117 vehicles repairing collisions or theft used the obsolete Takata airbag module after the recall was completed, including 1,677 vehicles in the U.S. and federal territories, 49 in Canada and one in Mexico. The models affected by the recall include:
- 2004-11 Ford Ranger
- 2005-14 Ford Mustang
- 2006 Ford GT
- 2008-12 Ford Fusion
- 2009-11 Mercurius Milan
- 2010-12 Lincoln MKZ
- 2007-10 Ford Edge
- 2007-10 Lincoln MKX
Meanwhile, the U.S. National Road Safety Administration is requesting that Ford recall 153,107 of its 2004-06 Ranger models, possibly repaired using the outdated Takata airbag, including 144,340 vehicles manufactured in the U.S. and federal territories, 8,762 vehicles.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 issue. Customers will receive notices from the week of March 8 to visit their dealer for inspection, and if necessary, they will receive a replacement of the airbag inflatable.