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 17V787000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

What Happened

The driver's side air bag in your Ranger is designed to deploy in a crash to protect you. However, in certain 2004-2006 models, the air bag's internal pressure could cause it to burst with sharp metal fragments.

Risk if Unfixed

If the air bag ruptures, sharp metal pieces could hit you or your passengers during a crash, potentially causing serious injuries or even death.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a safer one – at no cost to you. Until then, please don't drive your vehicle. Ford will notify you when it's time to schedule the repair.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #17V787000. 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 17V787000

What This Recall Means

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?