Ford takes airbag recall national
#321
After several tries, dealer finally changed my passenger side airbag inflator per recall. Took about an hour. Had two other appointments and they cancelled due to lack of parts.
Finally got it done. Now I can drive with a passenger without worrying about killing them.
Finally got it done. Now I can drive with a passenger without worrying about killing them.
#322
THE RED FLASH ------Moderator
Don't know if anyone has asked this question, but is re-flashing back to stock recommended before having the replacement parts installed for the passenger side airbag? I'm not sure as to whether or not Ford will be required to update the stock/original ECM programming with a revised version as a requirement for the airbag replacement parts. If so, should I re-flash back to original factory stock first, then have Ford upload the updated OEM files before re-loading my current Brenspeed tunes :shrug:
#323
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I didn't reflash to stock for either the drivers or passengers side and had no issues.
The dealer didn't say anything about it and they know me and know I have a tune.
The dealer didn't say anything about it and they know me and know I have a tune.
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#324
THE RED FLASH ------Moderator
Thanks for the heads up, Gary as I just wanted to make certain before heading up to the dealership for the airbag replacement
Last edited by m05fastbackGT; 4/19/18 at 06:12 PM.
#325
Tasca Super Boss 429 Member
If the dealership doesn't know you and doesn't know you have a tune, They might screw with things thinking that they are helping you with an upgraded flash. If they just want you out of there quick, they won't mess with the flash.
Personally, I would lean towards putting it back to stock.
Then I would have my tuner fix things later if they mess with anything.
That being said...
I am speaking my personal situation, rather than true knowledge.
You know I am more scared of having the airbag replaced than the airbag explode.
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#326
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The recall doesn't call for a module re-flash.
It pays .3-.5 of an hour, depending on car model and whether it's driver-side of passenger side.
No tech will take it upon themselves to add work to themselves, work they won't get paid for.
There are cars out there, like any one running a blower that didn't come from the factory with that blower, that can't be flashed back to stock, the car won't run, especially if different injectors are installed.
Rocky, I wouldn't do any kind of flashing prior to heading in for the recall.
When you check in at the service department, tell the Advisor writing you up that the car is modified and politely deny any complimentary services they might offer, like multi-point inspections or anything else.
At the same time you can mention that you don't want anybody hooking up anything to the PCM since it might make the car undrivable.
The tech will actually be happier since he doesn't have to put the car up in the air to do something for nothing.
It pays .3-.5 of an hour, depending on car model and whether it's driver-side of passenger side.
No tech will take it upon themselves to add work to themselves, work they won't get paid for.
There are cars out there, like any one running a blower that didn't come from the factory with that blower, that can't be flashed back to stock, the car won't run, especially if different injectors are installed.
Rocky, I wouldn't do any kind of flashing prior to heading in for the recall.
When you check in at the service department, tell the Advisor writing you up that the car is modified and politely deny any complimentary services they might offer, like multi-point inspections or anything else.
At the same time you can mention that you don't want anybody hooking up anything to the PCM since it might make the car undrivable.
The tech will actually be happier since he doesn't have to put the car up in the air to do something for nothing.
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#327
THE RED FLASH ------Moderator
Just be careful
If the dealership doesn't know you and doesn't know you have a tune, They might screw with things thinking that they are helping you with an upgraded flash. If they just want you out of there quick, they won't mess with the flash.
Personally, I would lean towards putting it back to stock.
Then I would have my tuner fix things later if they mess with anything.
That being said...
I am speaking my personal situation, rather than true knowledge.
You know I am more scared of having the airbag replaced than the airbag explode.
If the dealership doesn't know you and doesn't know you have a tune, They might screw with things thinking that they are helping you with an upgraded flash. If they just want you out of there quick, they won't mess with the flash.
Personally, I would lean towards putting it back to stock.
Then I would have my tuner fix things later if they mess with anything.
That being said...
I am speaking my personal situation, rather than true knowledge.
You know I am more scared of having the airbag replaced than the airbag explode.
I also remind them that the only factory flash I can return back to is the one I have thru Saleen. Therefore even if I wanted to return back to original factory stock, I'm not able to as Saleen requires the owner to ship the vehicle's PCM to be re-flashed with their OEM calibration. Once that's done, you can no longer re-flash back to original OEM/stock.
So needless to say, I'm always very careful/cautious and I thank you very much for all your feedback and support
The recall doesn't call for a module re-flash.
It pays .3-.5 of an hour, depending on car model and whether it's driver-side of passenger side.
No tech will take it upon themselves to add work to themselves, work they won't get paid for.
There are cars out there, like any one running a blower that didn't come from the factory with that blower, that can't be flashed back to stock, the car won't run, especially if different injectors are installed.
Rocky, I wouldn't do any kind of flashing prior to heading in for the recall.
When you check in at the service department, tell the Advisor writing you up that the car is modified and politely deny any complimentary services they might offer, like multi-point inspections or anything else.
At the same time you can mention that you don't want anybody hooking up anything to the PCM since it might make the car undrivable.
The tech will actually be happier since he doesn't have to put the car up in the air to do something for nothing.
It pays .3-.5 of an hour, depending on car model and whether it's driver-side of passenger side.
No tech will take it upon themselves to add work to themselves, work they won't get paid for.
There are cars out there, like any one running a blower that didn't come from the factory with that blower, that can't be flashed back to stock, the car won't run, especially if different injectors are installed.
Rocky, I wouldn't do any kind of flashing prior to heading in for the recall.
When you check in at the service department, tell the Advisor writing you up that the car is modified and politely deny any complimentary services they might offer, like multi-point inspections or anything else.
At the same time you can mention that you don't want anybody hooking up anything to the PCM since it might make the car undrivable.
The tech will actually be happier since he doesn't have to put the car up in the air to do something for nothing.
In the meantime, thank you once again for keeping me up to speed
#328
Legacy TMS Member
You're welcome Rocky.
Yesterday I got the wife's Shelby scheduled for Monday morning with the dealership she bought it from.
Dealt directly with the service manager, who's a very good friend of a friend of mine.
Part is held with my wife's name on it, they know we're gonna wait, and it's supposed to be a beautiful sunny day with temps in the 60's, an hour drive each way should be nice too
Yesterday I got the wife's Shelby scheduled for Monday morning with the dealership she bought it from.
Dealt directly with the service manager, who's a very good friend of a friend of mine.
Part is held with my wife's name on it, they know we're gonna wait, and it's supposed to be a beautiful sunny day with temps in the 60's, an hour drive each way should be nice too
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#329
THE RED FLASH ------Moderator
You're welcome Rocky.
Yesterday I got the wife's Shelby scheduled for Monday morning with the dealership she bought it from.
Dealt directly with the service manager, who's a very good friend of a friend of mine.
Part is held with my wife's name on it, they know we're gonna wait, and it's supposed to be a beautiful sunny day with temps in the 60's, an hour drive each way should be nice too
Yesterday I got the wife's Shelby scheduled for Monday morning with the dealership she bought it from.
Dealt directly with the service manager, who's a very good friend of a friend of mine.
Part is held with my wife's name on it, they know we're gonna wait, and it's supposed to be a beautiful sunny day with temps in the 60's, an hour drive each way should be nice too
I'm also very pleased that your parts finally came in and will be getting them installed on Monday. And yes, it most definitely helps when knowing that your dealership's service manager is also a very good friend that will have your back for sure
#330
GT Member
I just tell them when I take mine in that it has a custom tune DO NOT FLASH THE PCM and have them wright it on the work order. That is what I do and have had no issues.
Most will run the vin and if there is updates they can get paid my ford to install them
Most will run the vin and if there is updates they can get paid my ford to install them
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m05fastbackGT (4/22/18)
#331
THE RED FLASH ------Moderator
I always do tell them just for that reason. My original concern was that a re-flash may have also been required for the airbag modules along with the replacement parts. Now that I've been brought up to full speed that no re-flashes are required, that's at least one less thing to be concerned about lol.
#332
Legacy TMS Member
Got the recall done on the passenger side airbag on the wife's Shelby today.
In and out in about 90 minutes.
And I think it only took that long cuz it took about 45 minutes for it to get dispatched.
In and out in about 90 minutes.
And I think it only took that long cuz it took about 45 minutes for it to get dispatched.
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#333
THE RED FLASH ------Moderator
Definitely great news Gabe, congrats
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#334
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2/22/18. I called my local dealer and they said they had a few replacement passenger-side airbags in. I made an appointment and had it replaced this morning. In and out in about 50 minutes. Now I can feel safe with someone riding in the passenger seat again.
2/23. Well - scratch that! The dealer called this morning and said even though it fit, they had installed an inflator with the wrong part number and they needed to re-install my old inflator until the correct new part came in. What a pain.....
To be continued.
2/23. Well - scratch that! The dealer called this morning and said even though it fit, they had installed an inflator with the wrong part number and they needed to re-install my old inflator until the correct new part came in. What a pain.....
To be continued.
Anyway, glad its finally done.
Last edited by ZGrand; 4/27/18 at 06:13 PM.
#335
Tasca Super Boss 429 Member
Finally got the passenger side inflator replaced this morning. I talked to the tech who did the install about the airbag panels not sitting flush with the rest of the dash. He said they were all turning out that way, and there was no way to adjust anything. Mine sits up about 3/32". The got the service manager to talk to me about it -- he confirmed his own personal Mustang was the same after they replaced his inflator. Apparently nothing they can do (or know to do) about it.
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Not looking forward to this if the panels are gonna be off!!!
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Originally Posted by Gravydog316
My dad said maybe they are putting them in backwards,
so if you are in an accident,
it will suck & eject your wife out of her seat like an ejector seat ...
my dad is grounded now lol
so if you are in an accident,
it will suck & eject your wife out of her seat like an ejector seat ...
my dad is grounded now lol
#339
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There should be no reason for the panel to not fit properly after the recall's done, unless the 800-pound gorilla putting it back together is just smashing it back in.
It has tabs that line up "just so"
It has tabs that line up "just so"
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