Ford: Don’t drive Ford chauffeur cars

Ford may be a huge manufacturer of cars, crossovers and SUVs, but they never forget the enthusiasts. Think of the ST and RS versions of their home, garden and kitchen wagons. They also have the Mustang, and every now and then they go all out with the Ford GT. Those cars scream one thing: drive! However, Ford is now saying you shouldn’t drive their drivers’ cars, because of the airbag.

This is literally a physical recall, so there is no software update. This means that Ford is recalling some cars to the dealership for some improvements. Please note: these are not Dutch Fords, but Ford USA products. There are also a few of these in the Netherlands. Consider a 2006 to 2012 Ford Mustang, the so-called “S197” generation. This was never officially delivered to our country, but was delivered via grey import.

So Don’t Drive Ford Driver Cars: Check the Airbag First

Ford GTs from 2004 to 2006 must also be returned to the dealer. There are also some examples of this in our country, but we doubt how many of them are actually on the road. Owners therefore automatically follow the advice not to drive. The problem with both Fords is related to the airbags, both for the driver and the co-driver.

It’s not just a recall, it’s actually a “do not drive” order. The airbags are made by Takata and they weren’t very good at the time. There’s a chance they’re not working properly. Recalls have been issued before, but not everyone responded. So this isn’t Ford’s fault as much as it is lazy or ignorant customers.

Ford isn’t the only manufacturer dealing with Takata airbag recalls. The Japanese supplier supplied parts to a number of car brands, including airbags. Ultimately, this affected 100 million vehicles across 20 car brands. Thanks to the massive damage to its reputation, Takata went bankrupt in 2017 and shut down in 2018.