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Vehicle recall 08V082000 · February 25, 2008

2005-2008 Ford Mustang

Ford is recalling 434,593 my 2008 mustang vehicles for failing to comply with one of the neck injury requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Ford is recalling 434,593 my 2008 mustang vehicles for failing to comply with one of the neck injury requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection," for an unbelted 5th percentile female sitting in the passenger seat while it is in the full forward position.
Consequence
During an air bag deployment, if a small female in the front passenger seat is not wearing the safety belt, and has the seat in the full forward position, there may be an increased potential for a neck injury.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the restraint control module free of charge. The recall began on March 3, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 or through email to www.ownerconnection.com.
Notes
Ford recall no. 08C02.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
08V082000
Reported to NHTSA
February 25, 2008
Filed by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer campaign
08C02
Owner notification
March 3, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected
434,593
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components
Air bags › Frontal
Recall 08V082000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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