The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with lower than the intended level of torque on the bolts that attach the air bag electronic crash sensor module to the vehicle.
The risk
A loose module could result in a delayed air bag deployment in the event of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will tighten the air bag electronic crash sensor attaching bolts.
Contacts
All vehicles are either at the st. Thomas assembly plant or at dealerships. No vehicles have been delivered to customers. No owner notification will be required.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford, Mercury dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 00V050000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.