Ford is recalling 2020 EcoSport vehicles with air bags that may not deploy properly in crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners must have air bag modules replaced free by dealers.
Air bag modules missing the first-stage booster propellant will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Ford is recalling 2020 EcoSport vehicles where air bags might not deploy during crashes, raising injury risks. Owners need to have the air bag modules replaced at a dealer for free.
Air bag modules missing the first-stage booster propellant and sleeve won't deploy correctly in crashes. This failure violates federal safety standards for occupant protection.
Owners of 2020 Ford EcoSport vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk during crashes.
Check if your 2020 EcoSport has air bag modules that lack the first-stage booster propellant and sleeve. The recall covers specific model years and vehicle types.
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a replacement for the air bag module.
Dealers will replace the affected air bag module on either the driver or passenger side at no cost.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag module on either the driver or passenger side, free of charge. This recall began February 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C26.
Air bag modules missing the first-stage booster propellant and sleeve won't deploy correctly in crashes, violating federal safety standards.
Check if your 2020 EcoSport has air bag modules that lack the first-stage booster propellant and sleeve.
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free air bag module replacement at a dealer.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V791000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 20V791000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag module on either the driver or passenger side, free of charge. This recall began February 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C26. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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.
