Air bag canisters replaced today
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RPM217
2005 white/blue stripe
Midnite Blu
GT Owner #755
According to Ford, if your VIN isn't on the house call program, no can do!
Oh gees- Sorry you're having trouble. Local Ford dealer didn't ask for my VIN while confirming schedule for 2 GTs, I provided Ford Customer satisfaction program 14B009 and I was good to go! They did inquire about the VIN to order the parts however. In any case, the work is fairly straight forward, it does take a little care and patience removing/storing the lower dash panel and the metal supporting bracket on the passenger side, maybe you can observe the work at the dealership? Good Luck! :cheers
RPM217
2005 white/blue stripe
They said they'd do it while I wait, but that insurance won't allow me in the work area
I would suggest to speak with the tech prior to performing the work particularly if it's his first time doing it, make sure he understands how "fragile" the center area of the lower dash is (area above the radio), and that 2 people are required to remove it (one left side and one right side), also the passenger side supporting panel requires care when removed so it doesn't scratch/nick anything on the way out, other then that you're GTG! (I hope)
Show him this picture below as it takes extra care removing the passenger side supporting panel between the lower dash and the airbag canister assembly, (you got a 3 metal "pins/clips" connected against what looks like a cardboard box type material, needs 2 hands, one to hold the card board material while the other hand disconnects the holding "pins/clips" (pull the metal bracket in that clip area away and toward the front of the car):
Show him this picture below as it takes extra care removing the passenger side supporting panel between the lower dash and the airbag canister assembly, (you got a 3 metal "pins/clips" connected against what looks like a cardboard box type material, needs 2 hands, one to hold the card board material while the other hand disconnects the holding "pins/clips" (pull the metal bracket in that clip area away and toward the front of the car):
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Awsum GT
GT Owner '18
Just had my passenger side airbag replace at my local dealer. Completed the work outside in the covered entry to the Service area with me with the car the entire time.
KJD
GT Owner
I finally got around to having my passenger side air bag replaced. Had delayed quite some time thinking I might not do it.
Local dealer sent their very best tech out to the house and he was outstanding. He had done some work on other cars for me so I knew he was more than capable.
However, the instructions he received from Ford were a bit less than truly complete and this board and previous posts were quite helpful.
We also both laughed when he told me (upon request and insistence) the work paid 1/2 hour. Not a great deal given the level of effort required and risk undertaken.
All that being said, another great experience, the manufacturer, dealership, and tech all came through.
Local dealer sent their very best tech out to the house and he was outstanding. He had done some work on other cars for me so I knew he was more than capable.
However, the instructions he received from Ford were a bit less than truly complete and this board and previous posts were quite helpful.
We also both laughed when he told me (upon request and insistence) the work paid 1/2 hour. Not a great deal given the level of effort required and risk undertaken.
All that being said, another great experience, the manufacturer, dealership, and tech all came through.
Derry
GT Owner
Are these replacements any different? My understanding is that they will be at risk in the future as well?
Cobrar
GT Owner
No, the new supplier of the (passenger side) inflator is different and the ‘fix’ is supposed to be permanent.
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RPM217
2005 white/blue stripe
Went today to have them both replaced. Not good. They replaced the driver side, and the plastic cap on the right side of the steering wheel "popped off, and fell somewhere", they know not where. They've ordered a replacement. On the passenger side, they refused to drop the panel, until the guy that did the radar detector/laser jammers, comes and takes it down, as they won't be responsible for non Ford wiring. So now, I've got to coordinate my radar guy, with their service department, and bring it back!!! I'm not a happy camper!!!
Sorry for your trouble. Which panel, lower dash panel or the supporting metal panel under the lower dash panel? Absurd logic since neither have anything to do with wiring. You can remove the lower dash panel yourself, fairly easy but it does take patience and 2 people to fight gravity once one side is disconnected.
Derry
GT Owner
twobjshelbys
GT Owner
PeteK
GT Owner
Got mine done Friday at Koons Ford in Sterling Virginia. Eric is the tech who is trained on GTs, and he was done in 45 minutes.
NJGT
GT Owner
GT Joey and I went to Lucas Ford in Southold NY Friday to have our air bags replaced. Joey had previously walked the tech through the replacement procedure on his second GT and the work was performed while we watched. Dealer principal Howie Lucas is a fellow GT owner. The bonus was an opportunity for an early morning drive through the beautiful north fork of Long Island.
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Biginch Blake
GT Owner
Local dealer came to my house Saturday and replaced both the 05 and 06 GT passenger air bags along with my 06 Mustang GT. Was completed and headed home in 2 hours. Last I will hear about them (I hope).