Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V805000 Reported October 15, 2021

Front door side impact sensors damaged/fmvss 214

Ford Motor Company · Air Bags · 777 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V805000
Manufacturer Campaign
21C26
Manufacturer
Component
Air Bags
Vehicles Affected
777
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 15, 2021
Completion Rate
85.33

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022 super duty f-250, f-350, 2021 f-150, expedition, and lincoln navigator vehicles. the front-door side impact pressure sensor modules may have been damaged during supplier assembly, which can cause the side impact air bags to not deploy properly in a crash. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 214, "side impact protection."

Safety Consequence

An air bag that does not deploy properly during a crash increases the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the driver and passenger front door side impact sensors, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed november 3, 2021. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 21c26.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 21V805000 or campaign 21C26.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V805000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V805000?

NHTSA recall 21V805000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on October 15, 2021. It addresses: Front door side impact sensors damaged/fmvss 214. The recall affects approximately 777 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V805000 or the manufacturer campaign number 21C26. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.