Ford recalls nearly 1 million vehicles over exploding Takata air bags
/ CBS/AP
Ford is recalling more than 953,000 vehicles worldwide to replace Takata passenger air bag inflators that can explode and hurl shrapnel. That includes 782,000 vehicles in the U.S. and is part of the largest series of recalls in U.S. history.
Included are the 2010 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX, the 2010 and 2011 Ford Ranger, the 2010 to 2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, the 2010 and 2011 Mercury Milan, and the 2010 to 2014 Ford Mustang. Some of the recalls may be limited to specific geographic areas of the U.S.
At least 23 people have been killed worldwide by the inflators.
Ford says it doesn't know of any injuries in vehicles included in this recall. Dealers will replace the inflators.
Takata uses the chemical ammonium nitrate to create an explosion to inflate air bags. But it can deteriorate over time due to heat and humidity and explode with too much force, blowing apart a metal canister designed to contain the explosion.
Roughly 37 million vehicles are equipped with approximately 50 million potentially defective Takata air bags. The ongoing recall is occurring in stages through 2020, with the vehicles most likely to be at the most risk of experiencing an explosive air bag failure being recalled first.
First published on January 4, 2019
© 2019 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
"Be Fearless": Having the courage to become a change maker
A digital pioneer and philanthropist is trying to break the myths surrounding the road to success and changing the world
updated 4M ago 
Ford recalls nearly 1 million vehicles over exploding air bags
It's part of the biggest series of recalls in U.S. history, spurred by air bags that can explode and hurl shrapnel
updated 16M ago 
New congresswoman on Trump: "Impeach the motherf—–"
Newly sworn-in Rep. Rashida Tlaib, in a video posted to Twitter, used strong language to call for Trump's impeachment
updated 31M ago 
2019 food trends: Get ready for cheese tea
Salad robots, celtuce and low alcohol drinks are some of the trends that may rule the culinary world this year
updated 41M ago 
Ed Sheeran ordered to face lawsuit accusing him of plagiarizing Marvin Gaye
Lawsuit accuses songwriter of lifting Gaye's 1973 classic "Let's Get it On" for his 2014 hit "Thinking Out Loud"
1H ago 
Nancy Pelosi gives first network sit-down interview as Speaker on "Sunday Morning"
The California Democrat talks with anchor Jane Pauley in an interview to be broadcast Sunday, January 6
updated 11M ago
New congresswoman on Trump: "Impeach the motherf—–"
Newly sworn-in Rep. Rashida Tlaib, in a video posted to Twitter, used strong language to call for Trump's impeachment
updated 31M ago 
Fed Chair says he would not resign if Trump asked him
Head of U.S. central bank wants the public to know the Federal Reserve makes policy decisions independently of politics
updated 47M ago 
Trump summons congressional leaders as shutdown lingers
The president will make an appearance in the Rose Garden following the meeting with top Republicans and Democrats
updated 7M ago 
Rep. Ilhan Omar's first day in Congress: "This country is still a place of hope"
The Minnesota congresswoman made history as the 1st Somali-American elected to Congress and one of two Muslim women sworn in
2H ago 
Iran says warships coming to the Atlantic for 1st time
Islamic Republic's navy has been touting a maiden voyage to the U.S.'s back yard for a while, now they say a new destroyer will set sail this spring
1H ago 
Monks show off mobility to protest driving ticket blamed on robe
Man refuses to pay traffic ticket and his fellow monks are now using social media to prove their robes do not inhibit mobility
1H ago 
Thailand's beach paradises slammed by deadly tropical storm
Worst storm in decades roars into the world-famous beach resorts along southern Thailand's coastline
3H ago 
U.S. intel sources say retired Marine held in Moscow is no spy
Lawyer in Moscow, family of retired Marine Paul Whelan and U.S. government sources all say he is no spy, as his dual nationality is revealed
2H ago 
U.K. prisoner to join activist on hunger strike in Iranian prison
British-Iranian detainee Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe says she'll stop eating to protest denial of medical treatment at notorious Evin Prison
5H ago 
Ed Sheeran ordered to face lawsuit accusing him of plagiarizing Marvin Gaye
Lawsuit accuses songwriter of lifting Gaye's 1973 classic "Let's Get it On" for his 2014 hit "Thinking Out Loud"
1H ago 
Book excerpt: Michael Caine's "Blowing the Bloody Doors Off: And Other Lessons in Life"
In his new memoir the actor discusses life lessons, including how to "use the difficulty" when facing obstacles
2H ago 
Ellen reveals she called Academy in bid to re-hire Kevin Hart as Oscars host
Kevin Hart stepped down last month, after facing criticism over homophobic tweets from several years ago that resurfaced online
2H ago 
Season of Neil deGrasse Tyson's show put on hold
The National Geographic channel said new episodes of the science-based talk show won't air until an investigation involving Tyson is completed
8H ago 
Olivia Newton-John says health rumors "greatly exaggerated"
The Australian singer is squashing tabloid rumors that she has just weeks to live
17H ago 
Ambitious effort to clean up Great Pacific Garbage Patch faces major setback
Inventor Boyan Slat wants to clean up more than 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic in the water between California and Hawaii
17H ago 
Apple's "darkest day" raises doubts about iPhone's future
Waning demand for the tech giant's flagship product has some analysts asking where the company goes from here
20H ago 
First meteor shower of 2019 peaks Thursday
It's the first meteor shower of 2019 – and it's not the only astronomical phenomenon taking place this month
Jan 3 
Chinese spacecraft landed on the far side of the moon
The unmanned spacecraft, the Chang'e 4, touched down at 10:26 a.m., China Central Television said in a brief announcement
Jan 3 
Does artificial intelligence put our power grid at risk?
"There's more risk than we have ever had before," says cybersecurity expert Rob Lee
Jan 3 
Do sugar-free sweeteners really help you lose weight?
Researchers reviewed more than 50 studies and found little evidence of any health benefits
21H ago 
"Sicker, Fatter, Poorer": The cost of hormone-disrupting chemicals
"We found that these exposures cost the United States $340 billion a year. That's 2.3 percent of our gross domestic product," says Dr. Leonardo Trasande
21H ago 
Sunflower butter recalled after customer finds listeria
Oskri Organics said it was informed by a customer that they "randomly" sent its product in for testing
Jan 3 
The best overall diets for 2019
If getting healthy is one of your New Year's resolutions, check out this ranking of the top overall diets for 2019
Jan 2 
Big Pharma raises prices of more than 1,000 drugs
Consumers may have to pay more for a range of medications in 2019 as drugmakers boost their costs
Jan 2 
Ford recalls nearly 1 million vehicles over exploding air bags
It's part of the biggest series of recalls in U.S. history, spurred by air bags that can explode and hurl shrapnel
updated 16M ago
Fed Chair says he would not resign if Trump asked him
Head of U.S. central bank wants the public to know the Federal Reserve makes policy decisions independently of politics
updated 47M ago 
Stocks soar on blowout jobs report
The Dow soared more than 500 points after the U.S. government reported stronger-than-expected hiring in December
1H ago 
New credit score changes help consumers – and lenders
Giving Experian and FICO access to your utility bill-paying history or bank account, lets lenders find new customers
1H ago 
Stunning 312,00 jobs created in December, far above forecasts
Despite stock-market weakness, businesses are still hiring apace—and workers' earnings are growing
updated 16M ago 
Police ID woman accused of killing manicurist over $35
Las Vegas woman was being sought for allegedly using a stolen car to run over and kill a Las Vegas nail salon owner
3H ago 
Police believe Idaho woman disposed of missing Colorado mom's phone
Details of the Idaho woman's relationship with Berreth's fiancé are unclear, but they reportedly knew each other for years
4H ago 
Video shows suspect's truck before killing of 7-year-old girl
Search is ongoing for the suspect in the Houston shooting death of the second grader
4H ago 
Video shows Miami-area police sergeant kicking handcuffed suspect
Officer is also seen dropping his knee on suspect's neck; he's been criminally charged
7H ago 
Boy charged with murder after egg prank leads to woman's death
Harris County Sheriff's Office says SUV was filled with teens who were throwing eggs at other cars when another driver began chasing them
Jan 3
