2008 Ford Mustang Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 240about this part
- Share
- 69%of 347 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 240 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Ford Mustang, 69% of the 347 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,500 miles. 10 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 5 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall I was notified about a passenger airbag recall for my Mustang on jun 1 2016 and to call my dealer. I called the dealer multiple times since and still there are no parts available. I cannot let anyone ride as a passenger for fear of an accident that could activate a potentially deadly situation. Help!!!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11040266, filed 2017-10, 12,000 miles“Takata recall. I was notified by letter from Ford on july 2015 regarding safety recall notice 15s21/ NHTSA recall 15v-319. It has been 2.5 years and this issue has not been resolved. I continue to ask each time I bring my car for an oil change at Ford and they say they do not have the parts.”
NHTSA complaint #11060982, filed 2018-01, 32,000 miles“Takata recall - I own a 2008 Ford Mustang gt. I received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v319000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair were not available. I stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experience a failure. Vin tool confirms part not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10864435, filed 2016-05, 60,000 miles“Takata recall. I received a letter in march 2017 telling me the passenger frontal airbag inflator needs to be replaced. I was instructed to wait for further word from Ford when I could have this done -- so far, after 10 months, I have still not heard anything.”
NHTSA complaint #11063228, filed 2018-01, 84,000 miles“This complaint is about the recall process on my son's Mustang. Ford sent us notice last year and nothing has been done as the dealer repeatly told they don't have the part yet. If the situation can cause injury, I would expect priority to be placed on replacement parts.”
NHTSA complaint #10865276, filed 2016-05, 110,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V024000Jan 10, 2017DO NOT DRIVEFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in…Covers: Ford Mustang 2005–2009, 2012, Fusion 2006–2009, 2012, Lincoln Zephyr 2006–2009, 2012 +6 more
- 16V384000May 31, 2016DO NOT DRIVEFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ…Covers: Ford Mustang 2005–2011, Fusion 2006–2011, Lincoln Zephyr 2006–2011 +6 more
- 15V319000May 28, 2015DO NOT DRIVEFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2014 Mustang vehicles manufactured April 6, 2004, to June 21, 2014, and 2005-2006 GT vehicles…Covers: Ford Mustang 2005–2014, GT 2005–2006
- 21V081000Feb 16, 2021Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge…Covers: Ford Mustang 2005–2014, Ranger 2004–2011, Fusion 2008–2012 +5 more
- 08V082000Feb 25, 2008Ford is recalling 434,593 my 2008 mustang vehicles for failing to comply with one of the neck injury requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no…Covers: Ford Mustang 2005–2008
Related service bulletins
- 10240415Jul 27, 2023Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion and MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module…
- 10209374Mar 28, 2022Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion & MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module…
- 10057747Dec 17, 2014Ford: some 2005-2006 ford gt and 2005-2008 mustang vehicles will be receiving driver airbag inflator replacements.
- 10057596Oct 22, 2014Ford: 2005-2006 ford gt, 2005-2008 mustang, and 2004-2005 ranger vehicles operated in florida, hawaii, puerto rico, or the u.s virgin islands are in need of an airbag inflator…
- 10039128Nov 23, 2010Ford: 2007-2009 mustang. A wiring harness connection may be causing the air bag light to illuminate in vehicles with side air bags.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | 8% |
| 2023 | 1 | 7% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 | 8 | 7% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 10 | 4% |
| 2016 | 15 | 4% |
| 2015 | 23 | 5% |
| 2014 | 245 | 68% |
| 2013 | 145 | 54% |
| 2012 | 158 | 34% |
| 2011 | 125 | 27% |
| 2010 | 179 | 69% |
| 2009 | 135 | 75% |
| 2008 | 240 | 69% |
| 2007 | 348 | 57% |
| 2006 | 228 | 54% |
| 2005 | 235 | 33% |
| 2004 | 9 | 8% |
| 2003 | 11 | 8% |
| 2002 | 20 | 17% |
| 2001 | 26 | 15% |
| 2000 | 42 | 14% |
| 1999 | 32 | 15% |
| 1998 | 15 | 6% |
| 1997 | 6 | 3% |
| 1996 | 21 | 9% |
| 1995 | 27 | 4% |
| 1994 | 35 | 10% |
| 1993 | 16 | 16% |
| 1992 | 8 | 12% |
| 1991 | 7 | 9% |
| 1990 | 9 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2008 Ford Mustang
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Ford Mustang
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology