2010 Ford Mustang Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 179about this part
- Share
- 69%of 261 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 179 complaints about the air bags of the 2010 Ford Mustang, 69% of the 261 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,500 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“I have received numerous notices about this recall,however I can not get a Ford dealer to replace the passenger side air bag, there always backed up or the do not have the parts, this has been going on for over a year, I was told not to drive the car by Ford motor co. Until it was repaired, yet there is always an excuse why they cant get to it. This car has sat in my garage long enough, I want it fixed”
NHTSA complaint #11153283, filed 2018-11, 38,090 miles“Takata recall I have tried numerous times to get the air bag corrected I even received a letter stating there was a recall with the recall number and they keep telling me there is no remedy yet so in essence we are driving around with no protection so what do we do next. ?”
NHTSA complaint #11034645, filed 2017-10, 109,081 miles“Takata recall. I've contacted Ford and they have been unhelpful in getting my airbag replaced nor will they provide a rental car. I do not feel safe driving my car regardless of humidity factors. Please help me get my car airbag repaired. Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #10863119, filed 2016-05, 30,000 miles“Takata recall. My local authorized Ford dealer has been unable to replace my passenger-side airbag because replacement parts are unavailable. My driver-side airbag has been replaced. The dealer is unable to tell me when parts will available or even provide an estimated time when parts will be available. I have made several attempts since I received the original recall notices in 2015 (driver-side) and 2016 (passenger-side). My last contact with dealer was jan 16, 2018. My repairs are not being accomplished in a timely manner.”
NHTSA complaint #11110204, filed 2018-07, 66,436 miles“Takata recall: Ford notify me a year ago of tis recall. In a recent call to Ford customer service I was told that the parts are still not available. The car is not safe to drive in its present condition.”
NHTSA complaint #10861165, filed 2016-04, 24,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V001000Jan 7, 2019DO NOT DRIVEFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia…Covers: Ford Mustang 2010–2014, Fusion 2010–2012, Lincoln MKZ 2010–2012 +5 more
- 18V046000Jan 11, 2018DO NOT DRIVEFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia…Covers: Ford Mustang 2009–2010, 2013, Fusion 2009–2010, Mercury Milan 2009–2010 +4 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
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…
- 10038965Apr 1, 2011Comm-trans lund: some 2009-2011 models may have the air bag inicator flashing with a stored trouble code. This is a software problem.
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 2010 Ford Mustang
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Ford Mustang
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology