Ford Ecosport (2020) – 20V791000

Defect Description For Recall

Ford Motor Company (Ford) Is Recalling Certain 2020 Ecosport And 2019-2020 Transit Connect Vehicles. Depending On The Model, Either The Driver Side Or Passenger Side Frontal Air Bag Modules Are Missing The First-Stage Booster Propellant And Sleeve. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 208, “Occupant Crash ProteCTIon.”

Make Of Vehicle

FORD

Model Of Vehicle

ECOSPORT

Year

2020

Recall Campaign Number

20V791000

Component Description

Air BAGS:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module

Effect Of Defect

Air Bag Modules Missing The First-Stage Booster Propellant Will Not Deploy As Intended In A Crash, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.

Fix Defect

Ford Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Affected Air Bag Module On Either The Driver Or Passenger Side, Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin December 28, 2020. Owners May Contact Ford Customer Service At 1-866-436-7332. Ford’S Number For This Recall Is 20C26.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

12

Date Owners Notified

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Date Report Received

20201217

Make Campaign Number

20C26

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

208