10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 1
Average Mileage:
8,593 miles

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problem #83

Jul 032017

Ranger

  • 15,000 miles
Tafata recall. We received the recall notice in March, 2017 and contacted a local Ford dealership to have the repair made. After the person looked up our vehicle in his computer, he replied that "it's only the passenger air bag that's affected, so don't worry, they only "go off" in hot and humid climates, and since Pennsylvania isn't considered a hot and humid climate, it probably won't go off". he essentially refused this repair on our vehicle. And, now we receive notice that takata has filed for bankruptcy, so where does that leave us? I do want to note that we purchased the car in another state, but apparently that doesn't matter per the recall notice. It states to contact a local Ford or Lincoln dealership to request a free repair. I would like to know when this repair can be made and hopefully, before it kills or maims someone in the vehicle, or I do reserve the right to sue Ford, takata and the local Ford dealership for all they are worth.

- Harrisburg, PA, USA

problem #82

Jan 012017

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall. There has been a class action settlement for several car makers. Are there any attempts at a settlement with Ford" when will automakers be required to complete the recalls" Ford keeps telling me they don't know when they will be able to fix the airbags.

- Candler, NC, USA

problem #81

Mar 012017

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall: I called the Ford dealer. The manager said they have no control over the parts. He said Ford is looking for a supplier. And they have no idea when the part may come in.

- Walton Hills, OH, USA

problem #80

Jun 012016

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall - I am unable to safely carry any passengers due to the recall on my truck. The recall was dated June 1, 2016. This is over a year ago. This puts an undue stress on me, family and friends not to be able to utilize the passenger seat of my vehicle.

- Loongbranch, WA, USA

problem #79

Jun 012016

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall nobody will fix and replace the airbags for the recall. We have been trying since 2016 when we received our notice. Nobody has parts and we are told there is nothing they can do. Parts are on order. Same thing as of today we contacted lake elsinore Ford 951-471-4100 and gosch Ford temecula 951-699-1302. This is unacceptable what if my son is injured or killed from the airbag....all we get told is sorry! not acceptable!!! need help asap!!!!!!

- Winchester, CA, USA

problem #78

Oct 102017

Ranger

  • 36,500 miles
I have asked two different Ford dealers to replace my defective airbag and both say they do not have parts to repair

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #77

Nov 012017

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall

- Charleroi, PA, USA

problem #76

Jun 012016

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (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 contact called autonation Ford fort lauderdale at (954) 644-5015 (1333 N federal hwy, fort lauderdale, fl 33304) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available/parts distribution disconnect.

- Wilton Manors, FL, USA

problem #75

Nov 062017

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall: I received information in June of 2016 to take the Ranger in for the airbag recall. I just confirmed there are still no parts available for this recall. It is unexceptable to receive a recall notice and have to wait over 1 year and still no parts. I am concerned about the safety of the passenger.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #74

Nov 062017

Ranger 6-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V024000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact received the recall notice several months ago. The dealer (shults Ford of harmarville, 1300 gulf lab rd, pittsburgh, pa 15238 (412) 828-2300) 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 received a postcard from tk holdings, alerting him that they filed for bankruptcy. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 8/7/18

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #73

Jul 292016

Ranger

  • miles
Though I received a letter dated July 2016 from Ford about the airbag safety recall and have called the local dealer periodically about scheduling the recall replacement airbag, the Ford dealer has stated over and over, "we'll notify you when we have the replacement in stock". it has now been 17 months since the Ford letter and I have yet to receive a call or letter from the local dealer about this situation.

- Canton, GA, USA

problem #72

Jan 012017

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall - it's been almost a year since the recall and Ford still hasn't replaced my airbag. Subaru replaced immediately, so don't know what Ford's problem is.

- Great Falls, VA, USA

problem #71

Nov 042017

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall. I contacted multiple Ford dealers and they will not provide a fix for the passenger side air bag recall. It has been a long time and there is no help available for this problem.

- Amite, LA, USA

problem #70

Jan 262009

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall : Ford Ranger 2009. Vehicle has a been recalled for a defective takata air bag. Airbag posing a immediate threat to myself and personal safety and of my passengers daily. I need to have this potential life threatening hazard repaired. My vehicle is driven daily on city streets and major highways.

- Petaluma, CA, USA

problem #69

Nov 022017

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V024000 (air bags); however, the parts do to the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (riser Ford Lincoln, 4201 central ave, hot springs, ar 71913 (800) 264-6676) 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 received a postcard from tk holdings, alerting her that they filed for bankruptcy. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Hot Springs, AR, USA

problem #68

Nov 012017

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V024000 (air bags). The part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Ephrata, PA, USA

problem #67

Oct 302017

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall I have not had a safety problem yet. However, my vehicle has been in a hot humid environment in Georgia, usa. I fear that it may have a problem if not fixed. I have contacted two Ford dealers and neither would agree to fix the inflator problem and could not tell me when it would be fixed. I want the takata air bag inflator problem fixed!

- Woodstock, GA, USA

problem #66

Dec 262016

Ranger

  • miles
Takata inflators contacted Ford dealer and they are saying there is no replacement part for my Ford truck, I like to know what is going on to supply parts to Ford dealers. I have waited 1 year. Not good

- Webster, NY, USA

problem #65

Jan 102017

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V024000 (air bags). 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 contact called gilboy Ford at (800) 655-8701 (2805 macarthur rd, whitehall, pa 18052) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The manufacturer stated that NHTSA confirmed that the vehicle was safe to drive. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available/parts distribution disconnect.

- Fountain Hill, PA, USA

problem #64

Jul 012017

Ranger

  • 107,000 miles
I got a letter from Ford Motor Company dtd July 2016. Stated air bag was defective and Ford was going to replace air bag. I have gone to the Ford dealership several times since then and called them as well in reference to the life and death recall for air bag they have not replaced it yet. They keep saying I will be notified. It has been 16 months.since this was brought to my attention. Still nothing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I need help getting the airbags replaced before someone gets hurt or killed!

- Austin, TX, USA

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