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 16V036000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

What Happened

The driver's side airbag in your Ranger is designed to protect you in a crash. However, some older models may have a faulty airbag inflator that could burst and send sharp metal fragments flying towards you.

Risk if Unfixed

If the airbag inflator ruptures in a crash, it could cause serious injury or even death. Metal fragments could hit you or a passenger, leading to severe harm.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Ford dealer will replace the airbag inflator with a safer one, at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #16V036000. 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 16V036000

What This Recall Means

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?