Ford Explorer: Air bags — curtain

Affects Ford Explorer · 2021 — about 592 vehicles.

The hazard

Improper deployment of a side air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the side air bag assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C19.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational