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Ford to Recalls Vehicles With Takata Airbags. We Need Accountability to Keep Us Safe.

Ford's advisory notice is yet another example of corporate America's blatant disregard for the well-being of everyday people. It is shameful that only those with the means to access and afford repairs are able to heed this warning, thereby putting those who are already marginalized at further risk.

Published August 13, 2024 at 9:33am by Emily DeLetter

Ford's Failed Responsibility: Reckless Endangerment and Corporate Greed

Ford issues a do-not-drive advisory for customers, masking years of corporate negligence and prioritizing profit over human lives. In a blatant disregard for public safety, Ford's statement refers to three past safety recalls: 15S21, 17S42, and 19S01, dating back to 2015, involving various vehicles equipped with deadly Takata non-desiccated airbag inflators.

As a result, 95% of U.S. customers under the recalls have completed them.

A dismal 95% completion rate signifies that thousands of individuals remain at risk due to Ford's failure to adequately address this issue. The advisory applies to a range of vehicles, including:

2004-2006 Ford Ranger trucks
2005-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles
2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles
2006-2012 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln MKZ/Zephyr vehicles
2007-2010 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles
2007-2011 Ford Ranger trucks

Vehicles of Death, Ford's Time Bomb on Wheels:

Ford admits that the vehicles' age increases the likelihood of a deadly explosion of the airbag inflator during a crash, sending sharp metal fragments flying, potentially maiming or killing occupants.

More than 121 million outreach attempts have been made, yet hundreds of thousands of airbag inflators remain untended.

With an astonishing 121 million outreach attempts, Ford has failed miserably as evidenced by the 374,300 airbag inflators in Ford and Lincoln vehicles remaining unaddressed in the U.S., and a staggering 765,600 globally.

Ethical Responsibilities and the Right to Safety:

Ford must do better. Customers are advised to request mobile service or have their vehicles towed to dealerships for repair. Dealerships will also provide free loaner vehicles during repairs.

To check if your vehicle is part of the recall, visit: