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Posted: Mon Feb 25th, 2008 03:02 am |
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Subject: Ford Motor Company (Ford) recall No. 08C02 - Certain 2005-2008 Model Year Ford Mustangs
Summary
• Ford Action - Ford is conducting a voluntary compliance-related recall involving 2005-2008 model
year Mustangs to update the software in the restraint control module (RCM) to address a potential
non-compliance with one specific FMVSS 208 requirement that relates to an unbelted 5th percentile
female anthropomorphic test device, with the front passenger seat positioned full forward. The
action that Ford is undertaking does not affect the vehicle's five star frontal crash ratings achieved as
part of NHTSA's new car assessment program.
• Number of Vehicles Involved - Approximately 434,593 vehicles in the United States and federalized
territories.
• Description of Non-Compliance - A 2007 Ford Mustang V-6 coupe was tested by NHTSA's Office of
Vehicle Safety Compliance to the requirements of S16.1( of FMVSS 208. One requirement of
S15.3.6(a)(5) was exceeded for the unbelted, front passenger 5th percentile female anthropomorphic
test device seated in the full forward position.
• Service Program - Ford will notify dealers to stop demonstrating or delivering the affected vehicles
until they are updated with new software for the restraint control module. Ford will notify owners and
instruct them to take their vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer for the software update. Ford
will also instruct owners to have all occupants wear their safety belts and move the passenger seat
rearward away from the passenger airbag thus eliminating any real world safety risk associated with
this noncompliance.
Attached is the detailed information required by the applicable portions of 49 CFR Part 573 - Defect
and Non-Compliance Information Report.
49 CFR Part 573 - NON-COMPLIANCE INFORMATION REPORT
08C02 - 2005-2008 Ford Mustangs
Pursuant to Part 573 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Defect and Non-compliance
Reports, Ford Motor Company (Ford) submits the following information concerning a potential noncompliance
to one of the requirements of S15.3.6(a)(5) of FMVSS 208 for 2005-2008 model year
Ford Mustangs when a test is conducted pursuant to the requirements of S16.1( of FMVSS 208.
573.6 © (2) - Potentially Affected Vehicles
All Ford Mustangs vehicles built from April 22, 2005, through January 31, 2008, at the Auto Alliance
Plant are potentially affected. This includes part of the 2005 model year, all of the 2006 and 2007
model years, and part of the 2008 model year.
Because these vehicles are not produced in VIN order, information as to the applicability of this
action to specific vehicles can best be obtained by either calling Ford's toll-free line
(1-866-436-7332) or by contacting a local Ford dealer who can obtain specific information
regarding the vehicles from the Ford On-line Automotive Service Information System (OASIS)
database.
573.6 © (3) - Estimated Population of Vehicles Potentially Affected
Approximately 434,593 vehicles in the United States and federalized territories.
573.6 © (4) - Estimated Percentage of Affected Vehicles with the Condition
Unknown.
573.6 © (5) - Description of Non-Compliance
A 2007 Ford Mustang V-6 coupe was tested by NHTSA's Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance to the
requirements of S16.1( of FMVSS 208. One requirement of S15.3.6(a)(5) was exceeded for the
unbelted, front passenger 5th percentile female anthropomorphic test device seated in the full forward
position.
Ford is not aware of any reports of accidents or injuries related to this non-compliance.
573.6 © (7) - Basis of Non-Compliance Determination
On July 24, 2007, Ford was informed of the test results recorded for a 2007 Ford Mustang in a test
conducted pursuant to the requirements of S16.1( of FMVSS 208 for the NHTSA using an
unbelted, front passenger 5th percentile female anthropomorphic test device. An investigation was
undertaken, including inspection of the test vehicle, additional crash, system, and subsystem
testing and analysis to confirm the observed condition and to determine vehicles potentially
affected. After an extensive investigation, it was determined that the subject vehicles do not
comply with the requirements specified above.
573.6 © (8) - Service Program
Ford will notify dealers to stop demonstrating or delivering the affected vehicles until they are
updated with new software for the restraint control module. Ford will notify owners and instruct
them to take their vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer for the software update. Ford will
also instruct them to have all occupants wear their safety belts and move the passenger seat
rearward away from the passenger airbag. An owner can take these steps to eliminate any real
world safety risk associated with this noncompliance.
There will be no charge to owners for this service. Mailing of owner notification letters will begin
February 28, 2008, and be completed by February 29, 2008. Dealers will be notified on
February 22, 2008.
In accordance with Part 573.13 (d)(1), Ford is excluding reimbursement for costs incurred by
owners for repair of this problem because Ford's original warranty program would provide for a
free repair for this concern for customers.
573.6 © (10) - Press statement and Dealer/Owner Letters
Ford does not at this time plan to make a public statement concerning the subject matter of this
action. A copy of the Notification letters to dealers and owners from Ford will be forwarded when
available.
573.6 © (11)-Recall Number
Ford has assigned recall number 08C02 to this action.
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SVT-GT500
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Posted: Mon Feb 25th, 2008 03:08 am |
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Here is the Ford Linky to check to see if your vehicle has or had a recall on it.
Here is the linky: (after you open it, you have to click on "Recalls")
http://www.genuineservice.com/genuineservi...fault?page=Home
HERE IS WHAT MY VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR AT THE FACTORY:
Vin:
Year: 2007
Make: Ford
Model: Mustang
Number of Recalls: 1
Recall ID: 08C02
Description: DEMONSTRATION/DELIVERY HOLD - PERFORM PRIOR TO VEHICLE DELIVERY - PASSENGER AIRBAG
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Posted: Mon Feb 25th, 2008 03:02 pm |
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I dont think It will affect most peeps I have seen alot of peeps driving stangs but never one with a unbelted, front passenger 5th percentile female anthropomorphic test device In the passenger seat. (altho I am not quite clear on the 5th percentile deal)
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Posted: Mon Feb 25th, 2008 06:02 pm |
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Posted: Tue Mar 4th, 2008 03:22 am |
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I elected not to let them update the computer  as I have loaded a custom tune on mine. I did not want it to effect it in any way.
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Posted: Tue Mar 4th, 2008 01:42 pm |
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SVT-GT500 wrote: I elected not to let them update the computer as I have loaded a custom tune on mine. I did not want it to effect it in any way.
Probably a wise decision. 
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