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.

What is the AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE recall for the 2006 FORD Ranger? (Campaign #18V023000)

Your 2006 Ford Ranger's driver-side air bag inflator might be faulty, which could cause a safety issue. If you're involved in a crash, the air bag might explode, sending sharp metal fragments into the vehicle, which could cause serious injury or even death. Ford will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a new one for free, and they'll do it as soon as possible. In the meantime, please don't drive your vehicle until you've been contacted by Ford or have made an appointment at the dealership.

NHTSA Campaign 18V023000 Recall Details

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

What Happened

Your 2006 Ford Ranger's driver-side air bag inflator might be faulty, which could cause a safety issue.

Risk if Unfixed

If you're involved in a crash, the air bag might explode, sending sharp metal fragments into the vehicle, which could cause serious injury or even death.

Free Fix

Ford will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a new one for free, and they'll do it as soon as possible. In the meantime, please don't drive your vehicle until you've been contacted by Ford or have made an appointment at the dealership.

Campaign 18V023000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Affected Vehicles