10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
21 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
19 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,280 miles

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problem #123

Feb 132018

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall we have received emails and mail to take this vehicle to the dealer to get it repaired but when my husband called to make an appointment, he was told they don't have the parts to repair it. We have been told by Ford to not drive it but have no choice. Both of our vehicles have been recalled for the same reason. So what do we do now?

- Williamsburg, VA, USA

problem #122

Feb 122015

Ranger

  • miles
I took my truck down to Ford in pensacola February 12, 2015.they inspected the vehicle and I had to pick it up.they said they had to order the airbag parts, and would call me when they came in.I waited 2 weeks and called and they said they still didn't have any. Everytime I called they would tell me they would call as soon as the shipment came in but they never did.I called over a half a dozen times and got nowhere.never heard from them ever again.I did what I could to try and get the problem resolved but they failed on they're part.I'm just worried about driving and my airbag deploying on me now.I have all the papers to show proof.they need to come get my truck and take care of it because its my only transportation I have.if my airbag deploys and I get hurt its not going to be good.so I would appreciate it if someone could take care of this matter for me please

- Cantonment, FL, USA

problem #121

Feb 162018

Ranger

  • miles
I called joe cooper Ford in shawnee ok late January and they did not have any parts. I called joe cooper again about 6 different times time today and kept getting put on hold and no one ever picked up and the last time the parts guy that finally answered said he had a couple of parts left and then finally got placed on hold again, then the lady that was going to schedule the appt and took my infomation on the truck and then said they no longer have any parts for my recall and to call late in March to see if they have any in stock. Just worried that I am going to miss out on this recall if they keep running out of parts by the time I call them back to get this fixed.

- Shawnee, OK, USA

problem #120

Feb 142018

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V788000 (air bags); however, 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 contact called anderson Ford Lincoln (2348 us-68, bellefonatine, oh 43311; 937-592-6010) and was informed that they could place her on a waiting list. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Belle Center, OH, USA

problem #119

Jan 202018

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 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. Egolf Ford of brevard (1235 asheville hwt, brevard, nc) was contacted and confirmed that the parts would not be available for the recall remedy for another seven weeks. 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.

- Balsam, NC, USA

problem #118

Feb 062018

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V788000 (air bags). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called anderson Ford Lincoln of Lincoln at (402) 458-9800 (located at 2500 wildcat dr, Lincoln, ne 68521) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Lincoln, NE, USA

problem #117

Dec 132017

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 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. Bert wolfe Ford (1900 patrick St plaza, charleston, wv) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not 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.

- Charleston, WV, USA

problem #116

Jan 312018

Ranger

  • miles
Have called two Ford dealerships and they both say they do not even have parts to fix this and they are on back order for awhile. One even said they didnt know when they would be getting them! sure hope no accidents for this to get things moving on this. Nothing like getting the customer concerned with nothing they can do about it!!

- Vermontville, MI, USA

problem #115

Jan 302018

Ranger

  • miles
Is this a critical recall or just ho-hum" Ford said repair parts were available. My dealer can't get them because they don't know parts are not available. Ford is not talking to dealers about parts availability so my dealer can't explain why they don't have the parts. Should I be driving my truck or not"

- Pratt, KS, USA

problem #114

Jan 252018

Ranger

  • miles
Went to jones West Ford in reno, Nevada to have recall repair done. We were told by the service department that Ford Motor Company would not supply the parts to this area.

- Reno, NV, USA

problem #113

Jan 242018

Ranger

  • 167,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving at 15 mph, the driver side air bag inadvertently deployed without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a telephone pole. A police report was not filed. There were no injuries reported. It was unknown if the manufacturer was made aware of the failure or not. The failure mileage was 167,000.

- Schenectady, NY, USA

problem #112

Jan 282017

Ranger

  • miles
The contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V788000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called autonation Ford littleton (8252 S broadway, littleton, co 80122, 303-578-6106) and was informed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Littleton, CO, USA

problem #111

Dec 132017

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V788000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called holmes tuttle Ford Lincoln tucson at (888) 298-7826 (located at 660 West auto mall dr, tucson, AZ, 85705) and lithia Ford Lincoln of boise at 208-398-2106 (located at 8853 West fairview ave, boise, id 83704). The dealers confirmed 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.

- Oro Valley, AZ, USA

problem #110

Jun 162017

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact received an unknown manufacturer recall for the driver's side air bag. The parts were unavailable for an extended period of time for NHTSA campaign number: 17V788000 (air bags). The dealer (stillwell Ford Lincoln, 3780 w carleton rd, hillsdale, mi 49242, (517) 849-2121) stated that both repairs were completed for the air bag recall. While the vehicle was parked, the contact exited and it rolled into a building. None of the air bags deployed. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The frame was bent and the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and parked. The vehicle was inspected by a repair facility. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

- Pittsord, MI, USA

problem #109

Jan 242018

Ranger 4WD 6-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 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 (sakelaris Ford Lincoln of camdenton, 268 mo-5 bus, camdenton, mo 65020, (573) 232-1566) 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.

- Camdenton, MO, USA

problem #108

Jan 242018

Ranger

  • miles
I received the letter to request a service dealer with no delay, I called to Ford service dealer in randolph New Jersey, they said that they don't received any parts for this recall and no information at all when they will have this part for the repair. No expected time, no call back. They don't know anything or what I have to do.

- Dover, NJ, USA

problem #107

Jul 032017

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall, it has been a long time since the original recall on air bags. The news the other night stated quit driving because it could cause death. I received recall order in the mail today, call dealer, air bags removed from shelf. What am I supposed to do? I need a truck and this one has been garage kept. On fixed income cant afford to buy another.

- Evansville, IN, USA

problem #106

Jan 222018

Ranger

  • 84,000 miles
Takata recall I just received my second recall notice from Ford about the takata recall. The first one arrived over a year ago. I made an appointment to have the repair made. When I arrived at the dealer I was then told that there were parts for only half of the inflators on the truck. They would make the repair on the passenger side that they had the parts for and I would have to bring the truck back when I received notice that the parts were available. I just received a second notice saying that both inflators needed to be replaced and the parts were available. I called the dealer the next business day to schedule an appointment to only be told the parts were on back order and call back in a couple of weeks.

- Spokane Valley, WA, USA

problem #105

Dec 132017

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 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 (blue springs Ford, 3200 nw South outer rd, blue springs, mo 64015) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Buckner, MO, USA

problem #104

Dec 082017

Ranger 4WD 6-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2004 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 as the recall notice was received over a year ago. The dealer (crain Ford of little rock, 4601 colonel glenn plaza dr, little rock, ar 72210, (501) 542-6041) stated that parts were not available for recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact received a postcard from tk holdings about takata filing for bankruptcy. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Mt Ida, AR, USA

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