10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
12 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
11 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,773 miles

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problem #71

Dec 272017

Ranger

  • 40,000 miles
I contacted cowles Ford in woodbridge, va in April, 2017 about the airbag recall. They took down my VIN, said they would orders the parts, said it would take some time for the parts to come in and they would call me when the parts came in. I got another recall notice and called them in December, 2017. The service manager saw where they tried to order the parts before with no other information listed. He took down my VIN, said he would order the parts and would call me in about 2 weeks when they came in. He called me back and said he called in to order the airbag replacement parts and was told they would not be available until March, 2018 and for me to call back mid-March for a status. I have a voicemail where the dealership states this. The airbag recall says the parts are now available and to get the airbags replaced as soon as possible and media/news is reporting there was an airbag related death recently for my same type of vehicle manufactured one year after my vehicle.

- Woodbridge, VA, USA

problem #70

Jul 012016

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall - there is no replacement from manufacturer since safety recall issued in July 2016. Ford is recommending to "not drive" vehicle as this is not safe. This is only operating vehicle I utilize for transportation. When will the manufacturer have a replacement part?

- South Gate, CA, USA

problem #69

Sep 052016

Ranger 6-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Ford Ranger. The contact was informed by the dealer of manufacturer recall campaign (16S03) concerning the driver's air bag inflator replacement. According to the contact, the dealer (metro Ford of madison, 5422 wayne terrace, madison, wi 53718, (608) 246-3600) failed to provide the remedy and replacement part for over a year. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Madison, WI, USA

problem #68

Nov 212017

Ranger

  • miles
I have been calling the local dealership since July 2015. The problem still has not been resolved. They claim that they aren't getting the parts to fix it and they have been very unhelpful. We have made several appointments but they have never followed up.

- Warrenton, NC, USA

problem #67

May 272015

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V322000 (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 (james hodge Ford Lincoln Inc., 1200 N main St, muskogee, ok 74401) 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.

- Tahlequah, OK, USA

problem #66

Dec 282008

Ranger

  • miles
"takata recall " whell I am lucky nothing very serious has happened with these recalled airbags. Thank you for taking your time and by letting me know about the airbags

- Lordsburg, NM, USA

problem #65

Jan 012005

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall: July 2015: Received letter from Ford and I would receive a letter when parts were available. November 2017: Called several Ford dealers in Kansas City area and parts still not available.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #64

Jun 052014

Ranger

  • miles
I did receive a letter about fours years ago and no Ford dealer around here would help me out with this recall. No recall was done on this truck.

- Medford, MA, USA

problem #63

Jan 222016

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall. It's been over a year since the recall & Ford still has no solution for the driver side air bag.recall 1/22/2016

- Castro Valley, CA, USA

problem #62

Jul 072017

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V036000 (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 kendall Ford dealer stated that the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the parts were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Springfield, OR, USA

problem #61

Jan 222016

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V036000 (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. A local dealer (jarrett Ford, 38300 dick jarrett way, dade city, fl 33525, (866) 906-7651) confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Ridge Manor, FL, USA

problem #60

Jan 012016

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall dated Jan 2016 drivers airbag

- Aberdeen, WA, USA

problem #59

Jan 222016

Ranger

  • miles
Recall status: Recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available. This has been listed as a recall for a year. When will it be ready?

- Parma, MI, USA

problem #58

Jan 152017

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall. Drivers side air bag replacement still has not been completed.

- Duluth, MN, USA

problem #57

Feb 152016

Ranger

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Ranger. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16V036000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Conway, NC, USA

problem #56

Jul 012015

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall I was first notified by Ford of the recall in July 2015. I have been to the dealership twice to schedule the airbag replacement and each time I'm told they will have the part in 3 months. It's now been a year and a half. This issue is not being addressed in a timely fashion.

- Seattle, WA, USA

problem #55

Feb 162016

Ranger

  • 90,235 miles
"takata recall" I was notified in February, 2016 (10 months ago) of recall notice 16S03 / NHTSA recall 16V-036. Today is Dec. 10, 2016. My life has been in danger for 10 months due to a lack of action as promised. Your immediate attention to this matter is critical. [xxx]. phone [xxx]. email: [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Ocala, FL, USA

problem #54

Feb 252016

Ranger 4-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V036000 (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 manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Warren, PA, USA

problem #53

May 012015

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall

- Danville, AL, USA

problem #52

May 012015

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V322000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- St. George, UT, USA

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