Problems with 2005 Ford Ranger AIR BAGS

I had the air bags replaced, after new airbags were installed. air bag warning light was flashing, code 27, which means passenger air bag bypass module # f81b-14bz68-ad. module had a bad indicator lamp which in turns disables the entire air bag system. so in my opinion ford should repair this so that i can have air bags to protect me. with this lamp not fixed i have no air bags, so the recall was useless. i need this fixed and think it should be considered a safety issue along with the air bag recall. i spoke to ford and they informed me that it was or maybe is an issue, no commitment there. i cannot afford the inspection costs but you tube gave me all the information i need to know, the $89 for inspection and $125. for parts and installation are way out of my budget. this is a safety matter that needs to be addressed. yes this is a constant condition to the ford ranger as it sites now. the you tube site i used is: www,youtube.com/watch?v=u5mayzjctm, so anyone can diagnosis my truck. ...

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford ranger. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v788000 (air bags). the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. gene messer ford lubbock (6000 19th south, w loop 289, lubbock, tx 79407, (806) 793-2727) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was notified and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Recall on airbags, received registered letter form ford stating that air bag parts were available. made an appointment with kelly ford melbourne florida. they stated that the parts had to be ordered but after 4 days they still have not received the parts even though ford says they are available. this has been on going with ford and local dealers for several years now and believe that this is being handled very poorly. called ford many times and no help from there help line. what does it take to actually get replacement parts for my vehicle

2005 ford ranger. consumer writes in regards to faulty airbags and injury when airbag was deployed. *ld *tr

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2005 ford ranger. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v788000 (air bags). the contact stated that rivertown ford (located at 1680 whittlesey rd, columbus, ga 31904, (706) 653-7420) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the part was not available for the repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Takata recal. ford dealer is refusing to do the work to replace the airbag. ford is being notified of this to try and find an alternative.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2005 ford ranger. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v788000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. harbin automotive (564 micah way, scottsboro, al 35769, (256) 574-1819) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect. *tt updated 10/2/18*jb

I received a letter from ford for safety recall notice 17s42/nhtsa recall 17v787 &17v788 for my 2005 ford ranger in early august 2018. i immediately called my local ford dealer, matthews ford in norwich, n.y 13815, to schedule an appt. for repair. on 8/20 i received another letter from motor vehicle dept. stating not to drive my vehicle until repaired, i called matthews ford again on 8/23 to check on when parts would be in to make an appt. and i was told they do not know how long it would be. it has been over a month since i received my first notification and i have had to drive my vehicle. i don't know what else i can do except wait for the ford dealer to get the parts necessary for repair. i asked the ford service manager about a loaner vehicle and was told i would have to check with ford and they would send me to a rental agency such as hertz. i have not contacted anyone else at this time, i hope you will be able to help me with this situation. thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom ...

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2005 ford ranger. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v788000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer (john bleakley ford inc, 870 thornton rd, lithia springs, ga 30122, (770) 941-9000) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the part was to become available. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

2005 ford ranger. consumer writes in regards to parts not being available for airbag safety recall repairs. *ld *js *tt

2005 ford ranger. consumer writes in regards to airbag safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the parts were not yet available to complete the safety recall. *js

Takata recall - started receiving recall notices in feb 2016- jan 2018 (see attached ) after numerous, numerous calls to my local dealership ( jerry's leesburg ford ) i always get the same response, "we're out of repair parts, you'll have to call back in a couple months " its been over 2 years and i'm afraid to continue to drive my truck, my milage is at 214150

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2005 ford ranger. the contact received notification of a manufacturers air bag recall. the vehicle was taken to a dealer (koch 33 ford, 3810 hecktown road easton, pa 18045, (610) 810-1187) for a recall repair appointment. the vehicle was serviced and the contact was uncertain if the dealer had remedied the repair due to having to take the vehicle back pertaining to the condition of the steering wheel and the components on the front passenger side. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was waiting to determine if they might send a technician to verify that the part was replaced and the remedy provided the intended solution. the approximate failure mileage was not available.

Takata recall i scheduled an appointment with quirk ford in hallowell maine to complete recall 17s42 on january 31, 2018. they did not have the parts available to fix this recall. they said to check back by end of february to see if parts were in. i called dealer on march 5, 2018 and they said they did not get any in and that they were not allowed to order them. "they only get so many a month from ford" . the recall letter and info in the media says that "parts are now available to repair your vehicle". obviously the parts are not available. is ford being deceptive on the availability of parts to repair this recall?

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2005 ford ranger. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v788000 (air bags); however, the parts were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact called two ford dealers (price ford lincoln, 3311 e hwy 101, port angeles, wa 98362, (800) 922-2027 and west hills ford mazda, 1100 oyster bay ave s, bremerton, wa 98312, (360) 479-1353). the contact was informed that the parts were not available and they could not confirm a date for when the parts would be available. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.