2007–2010 Ford Edge, 2006–2012 Ford Fusion, 2007–2011 Ford Ranger and 4 other models Recall: Driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation…
NHTSA campaign 21V158000 · Air Bags · filed Mar 10, 2021 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2021 for the passenger side, and November 14, 2022 for the driver side. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S12.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Edge | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Ford | Fusion | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Ford | Ranger | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Lincoln | MKX | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Lincoln | MKZ | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Lincoln | Zephyr | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Mercury | Milan | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 21V158000 (manufacturer number 21S12). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.