According to Ford, this is the time when Ford issues a Takata-related non-driving recall for those cars, and the automaker is preparing to perform maintenance immediately.
DETROIT (FOX 2) — Ford is urging drivers of some of its most popular models, including the iconic Mustang, to stop driving their cars so they can upgrade to Takata airbags.
The Dearborn-based automaker has issued a driving ban for more than 765,000 cars and trucks, nearly a portion of which are located in the United States; this includes Ford Rangers, Mustangs, Fusion, Edge and Lincoln MKZ, among others.
According to Ford, this is around the time Ford issues a non-driving recall related to Takata for those cars, and the automaker is preparing to conduct maintenance immediately.
“These are the cars that automakers were supposed to bring in for repair, but it hasn’t been done yet,” Gilbert said.
Gilbert, WWJ automotive analyst, said caution should be taken not to drive to attract the driver’s attention because if the airbag deploys, it could be fatal.
“It’s like if an explosive or shrapnel exploded next to you, it could have very debilitating or even fatal consequences. “
“The age of these cars makes it increasingly imaginable that an internal component of the airbag could explode and eject sharp steel fragments during an accident. This could cause serious injury or even death to the driver or passengers,” Ford said in a statement. .
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A total of 765,600 Ford and Lincoln vehicle inflators are affected by this worldwide recall. In the United States, 374,300 cars need to be repaired immediately.
Ford said the ice applies to consumers who have issued recalls of airbag inflators in those cars dating back to 2004:
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Additionally, the automaker said that several passenger inflators in cars dating back to 2006 also want to be replaced:
If you own one of the cars listed above, Ford encourages you to park your vehicle and avoid driving it.
Ford is attempting to inform consumers about the recalls and says it has implemented 121 other outreach efforts to date, adding letters, emails, phone calls, text messages and home visits. More than 95% of U. S. consumers have already recalled Takata.
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Parts are available now and owners can contact Ford for at-home cell service or dealers will tow the cars directly to the shop for repair. If necessary, dealers will provide a loaner vehicle.
Ford said it will continue to report on the known monthly.
If you’re not sure if your car is on the list, Ford offers a list of cars that want to be recalled on their website.
You’ll want your VIN to show up if your car is recalled, so make sure you have it handy.
Ford Motor Company has provided data on cars that need immediate repairs.
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