Is the 2006 FORD Ranger safe to drive?

The 2006 FORD Ranger has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 15V322000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

What Happened

The passenger side airbag in your Ranger is a component that deploys to protect you in a frontal crash. Over time, water could seep into the airbag's inflator, making it prone to bursting.

Risk if Unfixed

If the airbag inflator ruptures during a crash, sharp metal fragments could fly towards you, causing serious harm or even death.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new, safer one at no cost to you. The repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #15V322000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 15V322000

What This Recall Means

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?