Ford Edge 2017 Air Bag Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes
Ford is recalling 2017 Edge vehicles with driver air bags that may not fully inflate or detach during crashes, risking injury. Owners must have the air bag module replaced free by Ford.
Use caution until it’s fixed
During 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.
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling 2017 Edge vehicles where the driver air bag might not inflate fully or detach during a crash, increasing injury risk. Owners should get the air bag module replaced at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225777-ford-edge-2017-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury-in.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225777-ford-edge-2017-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury-in · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V123000
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“Ford Edge 2017 Air Bag Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225777-ford-edge-2017-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury-in. Based on NHTSA recall #17V123000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V123000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the air bag doesn't fully inflate or the cushion detaches during a crash, it fails to protect the driver as required by safety standards. This could lead to injury from impacts with the vehicle interior.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, and 2017 Lincoln Continental, are affected. Drivers in these vehicles are most at risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your vehicle's year: 2016-2017 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, or 2017 Lincoln Continental. The recall started June 16, 2017, and Ford will notify owners.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the air bag module replacement.
Get Air Bag Module Replaced
Ford will replace the driver frontal air bag module at no cost at a dealership.
What NHTSA says to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C02.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V123000 (February 27, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.