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2006 Ford Mustang GT Air bags Problems

Complaints
64about this part
Share
42%of 151 total for the year
Median mileage
75,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 64 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 Ford Mustang GT, 42% of the 151 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“It has been over 1 year since the discovery of safety issues with the passenger side airbag in my car. There has been no urgency around fixing this issue in a timely manner. Please help expedite the replacement process so I don't have to watch someone I care about die next to me due to shrapnel injuries from a faulty inflator.”

NHTSA complaint #11015157, filed 2017-08, 120,000 miles

“I am concerned about a recall (14v802) the recall indicates that fragments can strike the occupants of the vehicle in the event of a crash. Ford is telling me that this is not the recall which has been in the news lately about that very same symptom even though the vehicle has been in the desert for the last 9 years. I'm confused about which recall qualifies for the priority repair if this one doesn't.”

NHTSA complaint #10721688, filed 2015-05, 53,000 miles

“Takata recall - letter from Ford today (3/26/18) please call your dealer without delay and request a service date for recall 16s26 to receive your free repair . I did. Service rep said they could not schedule me because the dealership has no idea when or how many of the replacement parts will be coming. Me : will I get another (3rd) letter telling me when the parts are available ? Them : no, you'll just have to keep calling back. Me : aarrrgghhhhh. Also in the letter, if you have difficulties getting your vehicle repaired promptly ... …”

NHTSA complaint #11081381, filed 2018-03, 65,000 miles

“Takata airbag recall Ford has not notified me that repair can be made on the passenger side airbag of my 2006 mustang. When I call my local dealerships, I am told that I will be notified by Ford when the replacement parts are available, but I have been asking for the past 6 months and still no remedy has been forthcoming from Ford. All I want is to have my passenger airbag replaced so the danger can be removed from my mustang. Ford is not addressing this dangerous issue in a timely manner. I am unhappy with them and that is the complaint. …”

NHTSA complaint #11063109, filed 2018-01, 63,254 miles

“Takata recall although I check my mail and have contacted local Ford dealerships I have not been able to complete recall 16s26. This car was oe purchased in florida, until 2013 when I bought it and drove it to vermont. The mileage in florida was over 70,000. I have asked for help to have the airbag replaced, calling Ford and checking with dealers.. No luck. I believe this vehicle should have priority given the fact that it was driven in a hot, humid climate for the bulk of its' life. I ask NHTSA to intervene in this case and get my vehicle the safety priority it needs.”

NHTSA complaint #11112971, filed 2018-07, 72,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20066442%
20054930%
2004214%
200312%
200212%
2001712%
200046%
199926%

Other parts of the 2006 Ford Mustang GT

Body and structure
20 complaints
Vehicle speed control
20 complaints
Fuel system
16 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Ford Mustang GT

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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