10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 12 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 11 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 27,773 miles
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See attached document for complaint
- Atoka, OK, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Ranger. The contact had taken the vehicle to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V125000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that while the vehicle was having the air bag replaced, the contact became aware that the passenger-??s side air bag had not been seated correctly. The contact asked the Service Manager to return the vehicle to have the mechanic properly seat the air bag and secure the air bag correctly. The contact stated that the Service Manager attempted to adjust and tighten the air bag. The contact stated that the vehicle had been repaired but not in a safe manner. The manufacturer had been informed of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 228,000.
- Atoka, OK, USA
The contact owned a 2005 Ford Ranger. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle struck the rear of another vehicle causing a fender bender. The contact stated that the front air bags deployed, and a powdery substance and metal fragments flew out of the air bag and landed on the contact. No injuries were sustained. No medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and deemed a total loss. The contact stated that he then received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V880000 (Air Bags). An unnamed dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and the contact was advised to call the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 205,000.
- Baltimore, MD, USA
I was in an accident and the airbags did not inflate. I was going 30-35 MPH, there was a patch of ice, and I hit a tree. The truck was totaled. I smashed my face on the steering wheel, fracturing a bone. Some weeks later I received a letter in the mail from Ford Motor Company with regards to a passenger side airbag recall. I am afraid that this could perhaps be a bigger problem than just passenger side airbags.
- Salem, NH, USA
The contact owned a 2005 Ford Ranger. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH during rain weather conditions, the contact lost control of the vehicle while going around a curve, causing the vehicle to crash into a ditch. No air bags deployed. The contact suffered a head injury and several other unknown injuries due to the seat belt. The paramedic had to cut the seat belt to release the contact from the vehicle. The contact was taken to the hospital to seek medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Dunlop, TN, USA
At 200k miles I got an air bag light on my guage cluster. The blinking code corresponded to a bad connection at the CLOCKSPRING. I also noticed my cruise control and horn were also inoperable, also an indicator of a bad CLOCKSPRING. Ford part number 1l5z-14a664-ab is the replacement part and is currently unavailable, for the last 6 months. This part covers a few different models and has been exhausted by the dealers when correcting the Airbag recall. The dealer can not give me a date on a replacement part.
- Silverdale, WA, USA
The passenger side module - air bag was replaced twice first 3/17/ 2017 and 8/23/2018 and the 2nd time they replaced it with outdated parts. Report recall part 573 safety - 21V-081. The replacement has not started yet but I think there should be a lawsuit also because they did the replacement anyway to satisfy the goverment and they put our lifes at risk
- Williston, VT, USA
Takata airbag recall replacement parts are still backordered for my 2005 Ford Ranger when it was taken to my local Ford dealer.
- Hackensack, MN, USA
I had the air bags replaced, after new airbags were installed. Air bag warning light was flashing, code 27, which means passenger air bag bypass module # F81B-14bz68-ad. Module had a bad indicator lamp which in turns disables the entire air bag system. So in my opinion Ford should repair this so that I can have air bags to protect me. With this lamp not fixed I have no air bags, so the recall was useless. I need this fixed and think it should be considered a safety issue along with the air bag recall. I spoke to Ford and they informed me that it was or maybe is an issue, no commitment there. I cannot afford the inspection costs but you tube gave me all the information I need to know, the $89 for inspection and $125. For parts and installation are way out of my budget. This is a safety matter that needs to be addressed. Yes this is a constant condition to the Ford Ranger as it sites now. The you tube site I used is: Www, youtube.com/watch?V=U5mayzjctm, so anyone can diagnosis my truck. Don't need $89
- Bowling Green, FL, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V788000 (air bags). The contact stated that rivertown Ford (located at 1680 whittlesey rd, columbus, ga 31904, (706) 653-7420) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The part was not available for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Ellerslie, GA, USA
2005 Ford Ranger. Consumer writes in regards to faulty airbags and injury when airbag was deployed.
- Portland, OR, USA
No longer own this vehicle. Have not owned in at least 2 years. Vehicle was rear ended and totaled. Please stop sending recall notices.
- Fort Ann, NY, USA
I bought a new 2005 Ford Ranger edge off the lot from palms spring motor in California and in good faith belief that my hard money I gave them for the truck I trusted Ford with my life and for years I believe me and my passengers were safe but the truth of the matter is they lied and they new all this time they sold me a truck thats not safe and it will kill me and my passengers do to air bags are thereting my life all that time they don't care about my life and this is scareing me so bad I don't trust Ford motor with my life so I can't just go to another motor company im stuck with Ford motor I want to be compensated for putting my life on the. Think whatever you want to I want $100 and my truck fixed or make me an offer close to it. If not I have BBB on stand by for a much much bigger law suit will put you and all of Ford safty personal in prison with a fine email me at [xxx] or call me for setting this life thereting complaint information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- Jousha Tree, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V788000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Gene messer Ford lubbock (6000 19th South, w loop 289, lubbock, tx 79407, (806) 793-2727) was contacted and 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 contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Harlingen, TX, USA
Takata recal. Ford dealer is refusing to do the work to replace the airbag. Ford is being notified of this to try and find an alternative.
- Kailua Kona, HI, USA
Recall on airbags, received registered letter form Ford stating that air bag parts were available. Made an appointment with kelly Ford melbourne Florida. They stated that the parts had to be ordered but after 4 days they still have not received the parts even though Ford says they are available. This has been on going with Ford and local dealers for several years now and believe that this is being handled very poorly. Called Ford many times and no help from there help line. What does it take to actually get replacement parts for my vehicle
- Melbourne, FL, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 17V788000 (air bags) was received in December of 2017. The contact indicated that the vehicle had not been repaired because the parts were not available in his area. The manufacturer was notified. The local dealer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Skagway, AK, USA
I received a letter from Ford for safety recall notice 17S42/NHTSA recall 17V787 &17V788 for my 2005 Ford Ranger in early August 2018. I immediately called my local Ford dealer, matthews Ford in norwich, N.Y 13815, to schedule an appt. For repair. On 8/20 I received another letter from motor vehicle dept. Stating not to drive my vehicle until repaired, I called matthews Ford again on 8/23 to check on when parts would be in to make an appt. And I was told they do not know how long it would be. It has been over a month since I received my first notification and I have had to drive my vehicle. I don't know what else I can do except wait for the Ford dealer to get the parts necessary for repair. I asked the Ford service manager about a loaner vehicle and was told I would have to check with Ford and they would send me to a rental Agency such as hertz. I have not contacted anyone else at this time, I hope you will be able to help me with this situation. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- Oxford, NY, USA
2005 Ford Ranger. Consumer writes in regards to parts not being available for airbag safety recall repairs.
- Harrisburg, NC, USA
- Kennewick, WA, USA