NHTSA Recall 16V247000: Air bags: frontal
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 695 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Ford Flex.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V247000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 16C06 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | April 26, 2016 |
| Owner notification | June 9, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk
An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C06.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V247000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Flex | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Ford Taurus | 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Ford Taurus X | 2008, 2009 |
| Lincoln Mks | 2009, 2011 |
| Mercury Sable | 2008 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.