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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 3
Average Mileage:
10,232 miles

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2006 Ford Ranger seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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2006 Ford Ranger Owner Comments (Page 1 of 9)

problem #170

Jan 052017

Ranger 6-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My truck has been to the dealer on a number of occasions. The dealership (Access Ford, Corpus Christi, Texas) claims that the air bag was replaced. I brought the truck to the dealership in for the airbag issue in January 2017. When I kept receiving notices about the recall and checking the data bases (data bases noted the recall as not completed) I brought the truck back to the dealership in April 2023. Again a check of the recall data bases noted that the recall was not completed. During the April 2023 visit the dealership stated that it was a documentation issue and would recheck the air bag part and ID number and reenter it into the system. Checked the data bases recently and found that the recall was still in effect. Called Ford corporate customer service and they referred me to the dealership. Spoke to a service writer [XXX] at the dealership on June 20,2023 and she stated that there was some issues with their warranty person and would look into the issue and try and get my recall data updated accordingly. As of today (June 26, 2023) checked the data bases and the airbag recall has not been completed. My insurance company is believes that failure to prove that the recall was completed may have a negative effect on my vehicle insurance if an accident occurs. Can this confusion be rectified or do I need to take the truck in again to the dealer? (Copy of receipts for work done attached.) INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Robstown, TX, USA

problem #169

Nov 052021

Ranger

  • miles
2006 FORD RANGER- Consumer states "2021 I was driving and my air bag deployed as I slightly turned my wheel while driving. It-??s hard to remember but The airbag total incapacitated me causing me to hit a tree head on. I am now disabled suffering a traumatic brain injury, and multiple injuries, I am now disabled unable to work and had to leave college. I talked to ford and they ignored me. This isn-??t a legal request, it-??s not for a law suit, I didn-??t file against takata, but my 3 year old son was with me, he wasn-??t hurt but it greatly effected him, and my ability to be a father. I need all reports and data involving accidents caused by the takata air bag deploying while driving, I specifically only want reports involving the 2004-2006 ford ranger with the air bag defect. Is that something you can help me with? This is so important. I know there has been deaths and vehicle was a ford ranger, and rangers have been in countless accidents due to air bag. This research is for myself, and I-??ve been trying but I can-??t find the reports, specially only ones involving ford rangers. "

- Rockport, ME, USA

problem #168

Jul 072022

Ranger

  • miles
Takata Recall. The contact was a Florida Highway Patrolman who was filing a complaint on behalf of the deceased owner of a 2006 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the driver of the vehicle was involved in a minor traffic collision; however, the driver suffered fatal injuries due to the driver's side?air bag deployment. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene of the collision. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The caller related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V023000 (Air Bags). The failure mileage was unknown.

- Pensacola, FL, USA

problem #167

May 012019

Ranger

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V788000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer riverside Ford (2625 ludington St, escanaba, mi 49829 (906) 786-1130) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Wells, MI, USA

problem #166

Mar 082018

Ranger 6-cyl

  • 120,000 miles
"takata recall" Ford Motor Company sent me a recall notice early in 2018, telling me that my Ranger was undriveable due to high risk takata airbag inflators. The notice told me to contact my dealer, schedule an appointment for recall 18S02 and that they would arrange to have it picked up or towed. I was not to drive it to the dealer. The notice said I would be provided a loaner if needed. I called the nearest Ford dealer (great lakes Ford in muskegon, mi). I was told by their employee to contact Eagle towing and have my car towed to the dealership, which I did. The car was towed to the dealership (after they were closed) and the tow truck driver demanded I pay him and get reimbursement from the dealership. Since the dealership had told me to use this tow company and the recall notice said Ford would pay for it, I thought getting reimbursed would be easy. Wrong. After almost a year and many phone calls, emails and 1 letter to the dealership I have received nothing. Today the dealership offered to pay me half of the cost I incurred to have the Ranger towed. I refused their offer. I believe it is clearly immoral for Ford to tell me to have the vehicle towed for a required recall and then refuse to reimburse me when I did exactly what they told me to do, but I do not know if what they have done to me is illegal. I am writing to the NHTSA to see if there are applicable rules/laws requiring the manufacturer to honor their promise to make repairs required by the NHTSA to my vehicle at no cost to me the owner. Thank you, I appreciate your assistance in helping me understand this process which does not (to me) seem to be working the way it should. If it is pertinent, the towing cost $185.40 because it is a sparsely populated farming community and the nearest dealership was over 20 miles away. I did not need and did not request a loaner vehicle.

- Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, USA

problem #165

Dec 132017

Ranger

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V788000 (air bags). The contact called Ford of clermont at 352-394-6161 (located at 1101 fl-50, clermont, fl 34711) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Ocoee, FL, USA

problem #164

Dec 042018

Ranger

  • 0 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Yankee pest control 20 waite ct, malden, MA 02148 no longer owns the vehicle. Safty recall for air bags needs to go to new owner. I filled out forms & sent in, but keep getting the very urgent noticessssssssss. (note: If there was an email or phone # on the recall notice, I would have used that. But as much as I try, I cant get this notice to the right person. (which is not my job... whos job is it to get the notice to the right owner..)

- Malden, MA, USA

problem #163

Jul 012018

Ranger

  • miles
2006 Ford Ranger. Consumer writes in regards to airbag safety recall.

- Collinsville, OK, USA

problem #162

Sep 082018

Ranger

  • 70,000 miles
Takata recall

- Plains, PA, USA

problem #161

Mar 012006

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall

- Camden, AR, USA

problem #160

Sep 172018

Ranger

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V788000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not available. The dealer (autonation Ford sanford, 4911 wayside dr, sanford, fl 32771, 407-680-0781) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Winter Springs, FL, USA

problem #159

May 302018

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V788000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Penske Ford chula vista (560 auto park dr., chula vista, ca 91911, (855) 326-3632) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #158

Mar 012018

Ranger

  • miles
There is air bag recal, I have tried local dealers and Ford to fix the problem, no luck.

- Rialto, CA, USA

problem #157

Feb 012018

Ranger

  • miles
I have called sunrise Ford dealership in southern California more than a dozen times to pick up my truck, and provide a rental vehicle to no avail. I have spoken to many Ford customer service representatives with no success. I used this vehicle for my business and since this recal, I have not been able to use it. I do have another Ford Ranger-2006 VIN : [xxxx] with the same air bag issues. Please contact me at [xxxx] parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Rialto, CA, USA

problem #156

May 122018

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall I contacted twice the fremont Ford dealership in fremont California concerning this recall. The first time they said they would call me back. They did not. The second time they said they had to order the airbag replacement part. Its been weeks. This is the dealership I purchased this vehicle in 2006. I have been patient, however would like to get this resolved asap. This is the closest dealership to my place of residence.

- Hayward, CA, USA

problem #155

Jun 302018

Ranger

  • miles
I've received numerous letters claiming that my Ranger is unsafe to drive due to the takata airbag recall. As instructed, I called richmond Ford Lincoln to schedule a tow and replacement of the airbag. On first attempt, I was given a window of time that a tow truck driver would arrive to tow the truck and told I didn't need to be present with the key in order to complete the tow. It never arrived and I never received any word from the dealership. A week later I called again was routed to a few individuals with the third telling me that the part was on back order and wouldn't arrive until August - three months from the date of the call. I've continued to receive mail describing in great detail how deadly this situation is and don't believe I have any recourse at this point. Anything that can be done to help remedy the situation and protect the safety of me and my passengers would be much appreciated.

- Richmond, VA, USA

problem #154

Jun 182018

Ranger

  • 134,000 miles
Takata recall received recall notice in mail. No vehicle damage and airbag did not deploy

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #153

Jun 072018

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V788000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The dealer (great lakes Ford of muskegon, 231-777-2750) was called and the contact left voice messages, but had not received a call back. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Norton Shores, MI, USA

problem #152

Apr 052018

Ranger

  • 66,110 miles
Takata recall: Air bag inflators were replaced on 4/5/18. Air bag warning light has been lit ever since. I called Ford customer service and eddy(id# 73042) wants to charge me for the repeat repair. I have a customer complaint open, cas 14958575-P7N4C3. I followed up with the dealer and got the same response. The Ranger is flashing a code 34(driver air bag). Am I supposed to be content that the killer air bag was change for a defective air bag? dealer invoice the date as 3/5/18, not correct.

- Putnam Valley, NY, USA

problem #151

May 142018

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V023000 (air bags) in March of 2018. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown local Ford dealer was contacted several times and stated that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Fortee, MI, USA

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