Last updated on 01/15/2026
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Your vehicle identification number, or VIN, is a 17-digit alphanumeric code. You can typically find it in these three locations:
1. The driver’s side doorframe.
2. The lower, driver’s side corner of your windshield - viewable from outside your vehicle.
3. Your vehicle’s point of purchase documents, insurance card and registration form.
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Issue Date
2001-10-03
Campaign
01S28/01V318000
Description
Equipment description: passenger vehicles that have had the driver's air bag module replaced after April 5, 2000. The replacement driver's air bag module inflator may have insufficient welds that could prevent proper inflation of the air bag.
Safety Risk
In the event of a crash, the driver's air bag may not properly deploy which could potentially result in less than the intended level of occupant protection.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver's air bag module. Owner notification began October 5, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2001-10-03
Campaign
01S28/01V318000
Description
Equipment description: passenger vehicles that have had the driver's air bag module replaced after April 5, 2000. The replacement driver's air bag module inflator may have insufficient welds that could prevent proper inflation of the air bag.
Safety Risk
In the event of a crash, the driver's air bag may not properly deploy which could potentially result in less than the intended level of occupant protection.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver's air bag module. Owner notification began October 5, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.