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Issues with Ford Ranger AIR BAGS by Years

The Ford Ranger had plenty of problems with various aspects of AIR BAGS as 1492 complaints were lodged, most of which revolve around FRONTAL. Models of 2008, 2007, 2004 appear to be the most susceptible to problems with AIR BAGS.

Browse Ford Ranger AIR BAGS problems by years

2011 173 2010 118 2009 135 2008 286 2007 230 2006 169 2005 123 2004 176 2003 23 2002 36 2001 61 2000 67 1999 79

Do Ford Ranger models have AIR BAGS problems?

Below you may see the AIR BAGS components and the number of complaints they received.

FRONTAL 164 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 11 SIDE/WINDOW 10 ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY 4 INFLATOR MODULE 2 INFLATOR MODULE 1

Worst Ford Ranger Problems

AIR BAGS
2002 Ford Ranger August 25, 2016 Victims: 8 Mileage: 127000 miles

The airbags failed to deploy in a head on collision traveling 50 mph

FRONTAL
2000 Ford Ranger May 12, 2004 Victims: 5 Mileage: 81000 miles

While driving at 35 mph consumer's vehicle collided with the left side of another vehicle that ran a stop sign. there were five injuries between the...

FRONTAL
2001 Ford Ranger January 22, 2001 Victims: 3

Was hit head on air bags did not work. *ak

Recently reported AIR BAGS problems on Ford Ranger

The AIR BAGS
2011 Ford Ranger

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford ranger. the contact stated received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v001000(air bags). the vehicle was taken to new brighton ford 1100 silver lake rd nw, new brighton, mn 55112 to have the recall serviced. the contact stated that after the vehicle was returned, the tabs used to secure the passenger air bag panel were not sealed. the contact brought the vehicle back to the dealer where a mechanic was sent to provide the repair however, no repair was performed. the dealer notified that manufacturer who stated that they would place an order for a new part to fix the issue which was still pending. the contact had yet to hear back from the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 61,400.

The AIR BAGS
2002 Ford Ranger

Hard front end collision with telephone pole. ice on road. total damage, vehicle status is scrap. driver injury. head and jaw. air bag did not deploy. this is second front collision. first collision, vehicle was repaired. struck by wrong way driver. $3400 damage. air bag did not deploy. repairs at ford dealer, st. louis , mo.

The AIR BAGS
2004 Ford Ranger

I am looking to see the repairs are completed. lamoille valley ford was to have completed replacement on 9/6/19.

The AIR BAGS
2000 Ford Ranger

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford ranger. while driving, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the contact called planet ford (20403 i-45, spring, tx 77388, (281) 719-3700) and schedule a diagnostic appointment. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer and was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 68,900.

The AIR BAGS
2007 Ford Ranger

I contacted the recall center by phone as recommended. the lady that answered said she could not find a match based on the vin for the recall. she told me she would have a supervisor call me within 24 hours. that was weeks ago and i have not received a call and i am still getting these recall notices. please address the problem.

The AIR BAGS
2003 Ford Ranger

Tl* the contact owned a 2003 ford ranger. while driving at 35 mph, the spindle on the driver side tire rod broke. as a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle. the vehicle swerved from lane to lane the vehicle went off the road. the vehicle became air born and crashed in a tree. the air bags did not deploy and the seat belts wouldn't buckle. the contact sustained a cut from their ear to their throat from the seat belt, the contact also had a burn mark from the seat belt. the contact sought medical attention. the contact's brother was in the vehicle was as well. they sustained an injury but didn't receive medical attention. the contact's brother sustained a cracked rib. the contact's vehicle was the only vehicle evolved in this crash. no other medical attention was needed. a police report was made. the vehicle was totaled. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. no assistance was provided. the failure mileage was 129,000.

The AIR BAGS
2007 Ford Ranger

Takata recall i sold my vehicle and filed the proper release of liability forms with the state of california. despite repeated requests to ford and to the dealership i continue to get recall notices. ford seems not to care enough to send the recall notice to the new owner who may be injured. *bf *tr

The AIR BAGS
2011 Ford Ranger

Takata recall: i have been trying to get my passenger airbag replaced since the recall came out in february and i have been blown off 3 times by the dealership. the first time i called i was told by a service dept. rep that they had to order the parts in march and to call back in 5 weeks if they did not call me. at the beginning of may i called and i was told they had no record of me calling and talking to anyone at the dealership. they once again took my information and i talk with a marissa. again i was asked to check back in a month if i was not contacted. last week i contacted the dealership again and once again i was told that nobody had ordered the parts. this time someone named carla took my information and set up an appointment to come into surprise ford dealership at 7am to get my truck fixed only to find out from them that i was not in the system and no parts were ordered. they told me that they have a service center in florida answer ...

The AIR BAGS
2011 Ford Ranger

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford ranger. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v001000 (air bags). the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. oxmoor ford (100 oxmoor ln, louisville, ky 40222, (502) 426-2500) 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.

The AIR BAGS
2006 Ford Ranger

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2006 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. the dealer riverside ford (2625 ludington st, escanaba, mi 49829 (906) 786-1130) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.