In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Ranger trucks manufactured March 24, 2003, to May 4, 2006. The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Actions

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S22. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 14V-787.

Documents (16)

• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Advance Notice - Safety Recall 15S22
• Press Release
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - October 14, 2015 Customer Satisfaction Program 14B04 – Supplement #3
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2016-2
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - May 3, 2016 SUBJECT: Safety Recall 15S22 – Supplement #1
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2016-Q1
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q4
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2016-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2016-3
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-1

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