10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 1
Average Mileage:
13,874 miles

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problem #291

Jun 212023

Ranger

  • miles
Car accident on 6/21/2023 - Richardson Texas Air bags never deployed. The truck hit a tree head on. The air bags were maintainced at the Ford dealership a couple of years ago when we got the recall notice Passanger air bag never deployed

- Farmersville, TX, USA

problem #290

Oct 062022

Ranger

  • miles
Several attempts have been made to attain an appointment to remedy this recall with a local dealership (Long-Lewis) in Corinth, MS. As of today, I have made six attempts to talk with service about this recall, no response has yet been offered. My concern is that I have been driving this vehicle since I purchased new in February 2008 with a potential grenade imitating an air bag and Ford Motor company and or their dealerships do not seem to take this concern seriously. Why is the Federal government (NHSTA) so passive about safety?

- Iuka, MS, USA

problem #289

Sep 062022

Ranger

  • miles
Recently purchased this truck and apparetly the passeenger air bag was missing or had previosly failed by imploding. I do not now the history of vehicle. I Carried the truck to Rockwall Ford in Rockwall, Texas to have the air bag recall taken care off. After being there for a week the service manager called me and said Ford would not pay for this since passenger air bag was missing. Ford said I would need to pay for the service myself. I have a major problem with Ford now because they are obligated by law to repace the air bags regardless any of prior events. Priors are totally irrevelant and meaningless. End result I want Ford Motor Company to replace the 2 air bags a no cost to me the consumer. I will continue to pursue the above until there is a satisfactory resolution Please advise Sincerely Larry Kinsey Ph. 214 650 3301 kinseydallas@gmail.com 3951 Fm 550 Royse City, Tex. 75189 Rockwall Ford ph. 972-290-2200 or 972-290-2257

- Royse City, TX, USA

problem #288

Dec 112021

Ranger

  • miles
This recall has been unresolved for over 2 years.

- Camillus, NY, USA

problem #287

May 012021

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Ford Ranger. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. Several dealers including AutoNation Ford Littleton (8252 S Broadway, Littleton, CO 80122), Schomp Ford (150 S Havana St, Aurora, CO 80012), O'Meara Ford (400 W 104th Ave, Northglenn, CO 80234), Larry H. Miller Ford Lakewood (11595 W 6th Ave, Lakewood, CO 80215) and Phil Long Ford (1114 Motor City Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80905) were contacted and confirmed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #286

Jan 012018

Ranger

  • 0 miles
Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2008 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to the recall was unavailable. A dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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.

- Sparks, NV, USA

problem #285

Jan 012021

Ranger

  • miles
We are still getting recall notices even though the airbags have been repaired. We contacted Ford and they said they have record of the repair being completed but we need to contact dmv to get it recorded.

- Ketchikan, AK, USA

problem #284

Aug 152017

Ranger

  • 500,000 miles
I went to the Ford dealership and they fixed the passenger airbag. But after repair the air bag rattles. The driver side airbag has never been replaced we R going on year 3. when I reach out to the dealership they keep telling me they do not have the parts. This has been going on for far too long

- Glendale, AZ, USA

problem #283

Jul 092018

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V024000 (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. Cleveland Ford (2496 S lee hwy, cleveland, tn 37311 (423) 472-5454) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and were not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Cleveland, TN, USA

problem #282

Nov 152018

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the dealer failed to comply with the remedy and part replacement for manufacturer air bag recall number: 16B15 (driver's air bag). The contact called the dealer (kelly Ford, 776 magnolia ave, melbourne, fl 32935, (321) 216-2042) regarding scheduling an appointment for an alignment and was informed that the part for the recall repair was available. When the contact was at the dealer for the alignment, the invoice indicated that the part for the recall repair was identical to a joint investigation on an engineering analysis; therefore, the part for the air bag was not replaced. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Palm Bay, FL, USA

problem #281

Nov 202018

Ranger

  • 180,000 miles
Takata recall - I received a settlement notice from a district court in Florida stating I may have been part of a recall - checked my VIN on nhsta site and it did indeed have a recall from June 2006. I was never notified by Ford about this recall. On the nhsta website it states that if they do not notify my within a timely manner to make repairs on the vehicle, that I should log a complaint. I am unsure the steps I should go about getting this fixed and if Ford will handle the replacement. Any information would be helpful

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #280

Oct 312016

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Ford Ranger. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags) and stated that the manufacturer failed to repair the vehicle within a reasonable amount of time. The dealer (crown Ford, 256 swain street, fayetteville, nc 28303) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Fayetteville, NC, USA

problem #279

Oct 012016

Ranger 6-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 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. Knox Ford (461 S dixie blvd, radcliff, ky 40160, (270) 351-9800) 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. Updated 11/30/18

- Leitchfield, KY, USA

problem #278

May 302016

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Ford Ranger. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. The dealer (ray skillman Ford, 1250 us-31, greenwood, in 46143) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #277

Sep 032018

Ranger

  • 130,000 miles
Takata recall, trying to find if my vehicle is affected. No reminder chime for headlights left on or keys left in ignition switch when drivers door opened.

- Buckingham, VA, USA

problem #276

Mar 082017

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V024000 (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 (broadway Ford, 1010 S military ave, green bay, wi 54304, (920) 499-3131) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. 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.

- Oneida, WI, USA

problem #275

Jan 102017

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V024000 (air bags), which indicated that parts were unavailable. The contact was unable to get the recall remedied due to the vehicle having a salvaged title. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Sentry Ford (4100 mystic valley pkwy, medford, MA) informed the contact that they could not repair the recall due to the manufacturer's policy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Somerville, MA, USA

problem #274

Mar 012017

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V024000 (air bags); however, the notice stated that the part was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Spokane, WA, USA

problem #273

Jul 162018

Ranger

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V024000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the recall repair were unavailable. The dealer (steve link Ford Lincoln, 916 West St, grinnell, ia 50112, 641-23-3172) was contacted and confirmed that the parts to do the recall repair were unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Grinnell, IA, USA

problem #272

Jun 012018

Ranger 4-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called laird noller Ford topeka at (785) 235-9211 (located at 2245 sw topeka blvd, topeka, ks 66611) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Lawrence, KS, USA

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