Chipster Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) FYI: https://consumerist.com/2017/03/02/ford-recalls-32000-vehicles-over-airbags-that-wont-inflate/ Edited March 2, 2017 by Chipster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipster Posted March 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) A bit more info... link removed, no longer valid Edited July 1, 2017 by Chipster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketboots Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 I got notified today on this. After all the emphasis on airbags due to the Takata debacle, you would think that Ford would have paid more attention as they bring out updated models such as the Edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 (edited) I got a second "we still haven't forgotten about you and will fix the passenger airbag in your 2009 MKX when we finally get replacment airbags or you sell the car first" letter last week. Their still thinking about me. Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy deep down inside. (Course that could be the glass of wine I just drank). "Here lies enigma-2 His airbags need to be replaced He hit a bump and they went boom, And now he's spilt in two". Edited March 22, 2017 by enigma-2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 I got notified today on this. After all the emphasis on airbags due to the Takata debacle, you would think that Ford would have paid more attention as they bring out updated models such as the Edge.[/size] If they caught it after only 32,000 vehicles that tells me they were paying attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketboots Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 If they caught it after only 32,000 vehicles that tells me they were paying attention. It's interesting that you ignored enigma-2's post! I have noticed that you are not good with any sort of criticism of Ford from me (suck it up), however, the airbag crisis has been going on for many many years worldwide in case you hadn't noticed. This is not a case of poor Sync updates, which by the way you previously defended as being Beta copies even though other more respected forum members told you they weren't. This is a safety issue that I would have expected ANY manufacturer to pay particular attention to airbag sourcing when bringing out new or updated models in recent years given all of the bad press associate with airbags over the past few years. Again, I have posted my opinion and do not intend to get into a flame war with someone who I now consider cannot look at things objectively and factually. Thank you and good night... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 I'm the one who isn't looking at things objectively? I didn't ignore enigma-2's post. Perhaps you're the one who ignored the details of the recall. This is not the same issue as the original airbag - the problem is completely different. And since it's only 32000 vehicles it's either a bad batch from the supplier or an installation problem and Ford found it before anyone was injured. How is that Ford not paying attention? I'm sorry but I take things very literally and I can't stand it when someone says something contradicted by facts. As for the sync3 thing I never said anything about sync3 being beta. What I said was the software wasn't ready for public distribution and Ford must have had a good reason for not releasing it. I still say part of the delay was waiting for the new apple carplay hubs to be stocked up. I have over 30 years in IT and I understand what happens behind the scenes with software so I'm more forgiving than most might be. But that doesn't mean I'm not being objective. Quite the opposite. Ford screwed up when they said it would be ready last summer and it's over 6 months late. That's what you should be complaining about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcms6 Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 I want to buy a 2017 Edge Sport but my dealer can't sell me the car until the airbag recall is done and they said they don't have any ETA. I saw one article that said replacement parts may be available August 2017, which is WAY too long to wait. Anyone on this forum have any insight as to when the fix may be available for dealers who have a delivery hold on a vehicle? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 (edited) February 27, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V123000Frontal Air Bag may not Deploy Properly/FMVSS 208 (Ford 17C02) MAKE MODEL YEARFORD EDGE 2016-2017LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2017LINCOLN MKX 2016-2017During deployment, if the air bag does not fully inflate or the cushion detaches, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V123000Manufacturer Ford Motor CompanyComponents AIR BAGSPotential Number of Units Affected 27,531SummaryFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."RemedyFord will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners will be notified of the safety recall in March 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts are available, currently expected to be in August 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C02.NotesOwners 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. RMISC-17V123-7389_Chronology.pdf RCLRPT-17V123-7457_Recall 573 Report.pdf RCAK-17V123-3573_Recall Acknowledgement.pdf RMISC-17V123-8789_Media Statement.pdf RCMN-17V123-0887_NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION - DELIVERY HOLD - Advance Notice - Compliance Recall 17C02.pdf RIONL-17V123-0485 ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) Recall 17C02.pdf RCMN-17V123-4328 Notice & TSB March 27, 2017 SUBJECT-NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION - DELIVERY HOLD - Compliance Recall 17C02.pdf RCMN-17V123-8733 Notice & TSB May 25, 2017 SUBJECT-NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION - DELIVERY HOLD Supplement 1- Compliance Recall 17C02.pdf Edited July 1, 2017 by WWWPerfA_ZN0W 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcms6 Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 Thanks. Two dealers let me test drive in the past two weeks. Guess they didn't read the memo. So no new Edge's can be delivered till August-ish... wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSlik Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 I talked to a couple of dealer folks too who didn't seem to have heard about the recall before I mentioned it. In any case, I just bought a '17 Ford Edge Sport yesterday that was subject to this recall. They received the part from Ford this morning and installed it, and I took delivery today. So there's hope that it won't take until the end of Q2 for new Edges within the affected build dates to be deliverable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 It's a classic case of suppliers exactly matching new car demand (to cut costs and meet mfrs ever tightening cost targets) which makes it hard sometimes to overproduce to make enough repair parts for existing vehicles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inkrypshun Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 After going through this fiasco with my Mustang, we are in for a long hard road. I was waiting on parts for two years and eventually sold my car at a loss because of the airbag recall. I believe dealers were aware of the recall mid December and did not inform buyers until the official notice in March. Potential legal action? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 Misuse of JIT technique. It's a classic case of suppliers exactly matching new car demand (to cut costs and meet mfrs ever tightening cost targets) which makes it hard sometimes to overproduce to make enough repair parts for existing vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC Mike Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Got mine done yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING SCHEDULE Owner letters were mailed week of March 13, 2017, informing owners that parts were not available torepair their vehicles. Owner letters are expected to be mailed the week of July 3, 2017, informing owners that parts are available . Dealers should repair any affected vehicles that arrive at their dealerships, whether or not the customer has received a letter. SEED STOCK PLAN Beginning the week of April 3, 2017, some dealers will receive an initial seed stock of certain driver airbag modules. The volume of parts will vary by part number and will be based on the assigned vehicles in FSA VIN Lists. Dealers will receive additional part distributions in weekly intervals based on part availability. Certain parts will be available through restricted ordering with the SSSC. Please see Attachment II for details. To place an order for the part numbers listed below, submit a VIN-specific Part Order contact via the SSSC Web Contact Site.Part Number Vehicle Line Interior Trim Color Order Quantity Claim QuantityHA1Z-58043B13-JB MKX Hazelnut 1 1HA1Z-58043B13-JE MKX Muse 1 1HA1Z-58043B13-JD MKX Indulgence 1 1Some dealers will receive a seed stock of some of the part numbers listed below, based on assigned vehicles in FSA VIN Lists and stock availability. Part Number Vehicle Line Interior Trim Color Order Quantity Claim QuantityGT4Z-58043B13-JA Edge All 1 1 HA1Z-58043B13-JA MKX Cappuccino 1 1HA1Z-58043B13-JC MKX Terra/Ebony, Triple 1 1 Crown, Ebony/Cashmere, Ebony Interior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
always on edge Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 I received the second letter a few days ago. Anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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