The front passenger air bag in your Ranger is a safety system that deploys in a crash to cushion your impact. In some 2004-2006 models, the replacement air bag inflator might have been installed incorrectly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator is installed wrong, it could fail to deploy in a crash, leaving you without protection and at risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will check and reinstall the front passenger air bag inflator correctly, at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. The replacement front passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the front passenger air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S08. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 23V-125.
The air bag inflator in your Ranger is a critical component that deploys the passenger air bag in the event of a collision. In some cases, the replacement inflator might have been installed incorrectly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator is not working properly, the passenger air bag might not deploy as it should, which could lead to serious injury during a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect and reinstall the air bag inflator to ensure it's properly secured, at no cost to you. You should schedule this inspection as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. The replacement frontal passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the front passenger air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S08. This recall has been fully superseded by recall 23V-306.
The front air bags in your 2004-2006 Ranger are designed to protect you in a crash. However, the inflator that makes these air bags work could rupture and send sharp metal fragments flying if it's exposed to high humidity and temperature changes for a long time.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes in a crash, it could spray sharp metal pieces into the passenger compartment, putting you and your passengers at risk of serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect the air bag system and replace the inflator or the entire module if it's faulty, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.
The air bag in your vehicle is a safety device that deploys in a crash to protect you. In some older models, the air bag's inflator could break apart and send sharp metal fragments flying into you or your passengers.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator explodes in a crash, it could cause serious injury or even death from sharp metal shrapnel hitting you or your loved ones.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect the air bag system and replace the inflator or the entire module, if needed, at no cost to you. The repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.
The driver's air bag in your Ranger truck is a safety device that deploys in a crash to protect you. In some 2004-2006 models, the air bag's inflator could fail and burst apart, shooting sharp metal fragments at you.
Risk if Unfixed
If the driver's air bag inflator ruptures in a crash, you could be hit by sharp metal fragments, which could cause serious injury or even be fatal.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty driver's air bag inflator with a new, safer one at no cost to you. You shouldn't drive your vehicle until the repair is done, so schedule an appointment as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is superseding a previous recall for certain 2004-2006 Ford Ranger trucks to implement a final repair. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S42. Note: This recall supersedes recall 16V-036 which was an interim repair. Vehicles that received a replacement air bag inflator under the previous campaign need to return to a dealer to have an alternate inflator installed.
The passenger side airbag in your 2004-2006 Ford Ranger is a critical safety feature that deploys in a crash. However, the inflator in this airbag could be faulty, causing it to rupture and send sharp metal fragments towards you.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator ruptures in a crash, you could be seriously hurt or even killed by the sharp metal fragments. This is a life-threatening situation.
Free Fix
Ford will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a safer one at no cost to you. Please do not drive your vehicle until the repair is done. Your dealer will contact you, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible to get a free replacement inflator.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is superseding a previous recall for certain 2004-2006 Ford Ranger trucks to implement a final repair. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S42. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V322 which was an interim repair. Vehicles that received a replacement air bag inflator under the previous campaign need to return to a dealer to have an alternate inflator installed. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S42.
The inflator module in your driver's side air bag is a critical safety device that deploys in a front-end collision. In some 2004-2006 Rangers, this module could burst open and send sharp metal fragments towards you or your passengers.
Risk if Unfixed
If your air bag deploys in a crash, the inflator could shatter and send metal shards towards you, potentially causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a new one, at no cost to you. This is a free repair that you should schedule as soon as possible once you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles manufactured March 24, 2003, to May 4, 2006. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S03. Note: This recall supersedes 14V-343 and only applies to Rangers manufactured in North America.
The passenger airbag in your Ranger is the part that deploys to protect you in the event of a front-end crash. Over time, water could seep into the airbag and damage its inflator, which is the part that makes the airbag deploy.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a front-end crash and the airbag deploys, the inflator could shatter and send sharp metal pieces flying towards you, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new one, at no cost to you. This recall is free, and you should schedule the repair as soon as you get the notice.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Ranger trucks manufactured March 24, 2003, to May 4, 2006. The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S22. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 14V-787.
Your Ranger's tail light switch is the part that controls multiple lights, including turn signals, hazard lights, and brake lights. In some cases, the switch's internal slider might become damaged, causing it to malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If the switch fails, your turn signals, hazard lights, and brake lights might not work, which could make it harder for other drivers to see you and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty tail light switch with a new one, free of charge, as soon as possible.
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FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RANGER TRUCKS BUILT FROM JANUARY 25, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AT THE TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANT, AND SERVICE PARTS DISTRIBUTED TO DEALERS FOR CERTAIN 2004 THROUGH 2011 MODEL YEAR RANGER TRUCKS, 2002 THROUGH 2005 MODEL YEAR EXCURSION VEHICLES, AND 2002 THROUGH 2007 MODEL YEAR F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS SHIPPED WITH A SUBCOMPONENT (SLIDER) THAT MAY EXPERIENCE DEFORMATION. A MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WITH A DEFORMED SLIDER MAY MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL, TAIL LIGHTS, HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL FLASHERS AND/OR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO ACTIVATE.
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NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
The corner and bumper lamp assemblies on your vehicle's headlamps are the parts that help make you visible to other drivers on the road. Some of these lamps don't have a required amber side reflector, which is a small piece of glass that helps reflect light towards oncoming traffic.
Risk if Unfixed
If your headlamp is missing this reflector, it could be harder for other drivers to see you, especially at night or in low-light conditions. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
You'll receive a full refund for the non-compliant lamp assembly from Dope, Inc. You can contact them at 1-626-272-1798 for more information, and they'll process the refund for you.
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DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
The amber side reflectors on your vehicle's replacement lamps are designed to help drivers see your vehicle from the side at night. However, some of these lamps may not have the reflectors, which could make your vehicle harder to spot on the road.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lamps without amber side reflectors are on your vehicle, they could decrease visibility to other drivers, especially at night. This might lead to a crash, especially in low-light conditions.
Free Fix
Your replacement lamp supplier, AJ Motorsport, will notify you and offer reimbursement for the problematic lamps. If you've already purchased these lamps, you should contact AJ Motorsport at 626-618-2026 to arrange for reimbursement.
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CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
