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 18V022000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

What Happened

Your 2006 Ford Ranger's passenger side air bag inflator might be faulty, causing it to explode in a crash.

Risk if Unfixed

If this happens, sharp metal fragments could strike you or your passenger, leading to serious injury or even death.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Ford will replace the inflator with a safer one, free of charge, and you should contact them at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule the repair.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #18V022000. 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 18V022000

What This Recall Means

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?