2010 FORD RANGER

9 recalls, 171 complaints - 38 TSBs

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to ... Read more

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2021 for the passenger side, and November 14, 2022 for the driver side. Owners may contact Ford customer service at ... Read more

2,602,668 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Defect Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair. The parts include certain driver-side air bag inflators and/or modules, designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang and Mustang GT500. It also i... Read more

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Ford will notify dealers that purchased the affected parts, and dealers will provide replacement parts to purchasers, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.

249 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Defect Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as... Read more

Consequence

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S... Read more

1,067 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Vi... Read more

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's num... Read more

782,384 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Vir... Read more

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.

327,796 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever register... Read more

Consequence

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on July 15, 2016. Owners will... Read more

1,892,343 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Defect Description

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RANGER TRUCKS BUILT FROM JANUARY 25, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AT THE TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANT, AND SERVICE PARTS DISTRIBUTED TO DEALERS FOR CERTAIN 2004 THROUGH 2011 MODEL YEAR RANGER TRUCKS, 2002 THROUGH 2005 MODEL YEAR EXCURSION VEHICLES, AND 2002 TH... Read more

Consequence

NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.

26,715 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect Description

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FORD RANGER TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 15, 2009, THROUGH MAY19, 2010. THE ENGINE FUEL LINE IN THE AREA OF THE THROTTLE BODY SHIELD MAY NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE CONVOLUTE (COVER) PROPERLY INSTALLED. IF THE PROTECTIVE CONVOLUTE ON THE FUEL LINE IS NOT ASS... Read more

Consequence

A SUFFICIENT FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL TRIM THE THROTTLE BODY SHIELD AWAY FROM THE FUEL LINE AND INSPECT THE FUEL LINE FOR WEAR, AND REPLACE THE LINE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.

23,688 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR

Defect Description

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 RANGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 8, 2009 THROUGH FEBRUARY 2, 2010 EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE TO BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE RIGHT REAR ACTUATOR DURING COLD WEATHER. THIS MAY OCCUR WHEN THE PARKING ... Read more

Consequence

A MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLE PARKED IN NEUTRAL WITHOUT A FULLY APPLIED PARKING BRAKE MAY HAVE UNINTENDED MOVEMENT WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED RIGHT REAR PARKING BRAKE ACTUATOR TO PREVENT CABLE DISCONNECTION FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 21, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

2,934 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

171 total complaints 5 crashes 4 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS	126
ENGINE	4
STRUCTURE:BODY	3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	3
STEERING	2
POWER TRAIN	2
SERVICE BRAKES	2
SEATS	2
WHEELS	2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	2

Incident date: May 17, 2026

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while driving at 46 MPH in heavy rain, a warning message indicating that the pre-collision sensor was blocked and needed to be cleared, was displayed temporarily, and the contact continued driving. The contact stated that the vehicle sudde... Read more

Incident date: Jun 10, 2024

We have experienced 3 cracked windshields within 4 months due to small rock debris kicked-up from passing vehicles. Each crack originated at the edge of the glass; 2 from outside edge passenger side and 1 from center bottom edge passenger side. Driving conditions were different for each incident, ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 18, 2024

UNKNOWN My SUV started to shudder. I brought it to a mechanic, and he started that while preforming a transmission flush, a bunch of black gunk came out. He advised us that the transmission needed to be replaced or rebuilt. Ford needs to issue a recall on all 2019 Ford Edge’s. I’m worried it wi... Read more

Incident date: Dec 8, 2022

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the undercarriage was rusted. The contact stated that the fuel tank brackets had detached from the subframe. The vehicle was leaking fuel. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the vehicle was ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2022

2010 ford ranger rust of frame spare tire mount fell off, rear leaf springs mounting rusted off. rust hole in right frame. dealer: family ford, marietta,oh, and ford consumer service all give me the run around and say nothing can be done. the rusted frame is a serious safety hazzard. th... Read more

Incident date: Mar 25, 2021

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amo... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2021

Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2010 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable... Read more

Incident date: Feb 20, 2022

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the parking brake was depressed but went to the floorboard. The contact stated that the parking brake was not functioning as designed. The contact looked underneath the vehicle and became aware that the parking b... Read more

Incident date: Feb 15, 2022

CONSTITUENT WRITES REGARDING ASSISTANCE WITH GETTING HIS AIR BAGS REPAIRED ON HIS FORD RANGER. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALERSHIP EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME COMPLETING THE RECALL REPAIR.

Incident date: Nov 19, 2021

2010 FORD RANGER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME COMPLETING THE RECALL REPAIR.

Incident date: Oct 1, 2021

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated tha... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2018

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the parking brake failed to operate as needed without warning. The contact stated that due to the failure, the vehicle rolled backward after the vehicle was shifted into park while parked on an incline. The contact called the dealer and wa... Read more

Incident date: Aug 25, 2021

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Ford Ranger. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V001000 (Air Bags) and 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, he was unable to drive to the dealer for the recall repair as there were no roads in Juneau, Alaska that led to the dealer ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2021

Ford has known for several years that Ford Rangers (2010) have defective air bags. Two years ago Koons Ford in Annapolis replaced my driver's side air bag. Now my driver's side air bag needs to be replaced (now), yet Ford won't give me a date when work can be completed. Koons Ford in Annapolis sa... Read more

Incident date: Jan 8, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE ENGINE WAS COVERED WITH FUEL. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHCILE WAS TAKEN TO MCFARLAND FORD SALES INC (151 PORTSMOUTH AVE, EXETER, NH 03833, (800) 639-3673) BUT WAS NOT ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 11, 2010

ON 9/11/2010 WE WERE SOLD A FORD RANGER THAT HAD AN OUTSTANDING TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL AND ALSO HAD A RUSTED THROUGH FRAME AND BODY. WE TOOK PICTURES AND RETURNED THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER ON 9/14/2010. THE DEALER WILL NOT ACCEPT THE TRUCK BACK AND WILL NOT RECALL THE LOAN EVEN THOUGH WE WERE NOT MAD... Read more

Incident date: Sep 11, 2010

Incident date: Mar 22, 2019

I KEEP RECEIVING A RECALL LETTER FOR THIS VEHICLE. WE TOOK IT IN TO OUR LOCAL DEALER AND THEY TOLD US THAT THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN RECONSTRUCTED WITH OLDER PARTS AND THAT PART OF THE VEHICLE IS A 2010 AND PART IS A 2005. THEY SAID THE AIRBAG WILL NOT FIT BECAUSE THAT PART OF THE VEHICLE IS 2005. I T... Read more

Incident date: Aug 2, 2019

THE LOWER PART OF THE RADIATOR SUPPORT HAS RUSTED AND IS NO LONGER ATTACHED TO THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK. TRUCK IS FORM PENNSYLVANIA, THIS IS THE ONLY SPOT OF MAJOR RUST DAMAGE ON THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS 103000 MILES ON IT. I NOTICED THIS WHEN I HERD A STRANGE THUMPING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING OR BRAKI... Read more

Incident date: Dec 10, 2018

TAKATA AIRBAG, I RECEIVED MY RECALL NOTICE FROM FORD, I CALLED THEIR PHONE NUMBER ON DEC. 10, 2018 FOR ASSISTANCE, AS WE DO NOT HAVE A LOCAL DEALERSHIP ON OUR ISLAND IN ALASKA. I WAS FORWARDED TO KENDALL FORD IN ANCHORAGE. ON JAN.2,2019 FORWARDED ME TO KENDALL FORD IN WASSILLA AK. ON JAN.4,2019 I... Read more

Incident date: Feb 2, 2018

TAKATA RECALL - NOTIFIED THAT VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR TAKATA AIRBAG BUT HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY INFORMATION ABOUT WHEN/HOW TO HAVE THE AIRBAGS REPLACED.

Incident date: Jun 26, 2018

CALLED EVERGREEN FORD, ISSAQUAH, WA TO COMPLY WITH SAFETY RECALL NOTICE ON 06/26/2018 WAS TOLD I WOULD RECEIVE A CALL FROM MONICA. NO CALL AND FOLLOW-UP ON 07/11/2018 AND TOLD THAT THAT MY VEHICLE WAS ON A WAITING LIST. AS OF 10/29/2018 STILL NO CALL OR DATE FOR REPAIR.

Incident date: Jun 20, 2016

TAKATA RECALL. I HAVE RECEIVED TWO RECALL LETTERS FROM FORD. EACH TIME I TOOK IT TO BRINSON FORD IN ATHENS TX AND WAS TOLD THAT EVEN THOUGH THE LETTER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE, THEY COULD NOT GET THEM AND THEY WERE BACKORDERED. I NEED TO GET THIS TAKEN CARE OF SINCE MY WIFE WILL NT RIDE ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2018

2010 FORD RANGER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO SAFETY AIRBAG RECALL. *AS THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A DEALER THAT WAS WILLING TO PROMPTLY COMPLETE THE RECALL REPAIR. *JS

Incident date: Sep 1, 2018

TAKATA RECALL...'..I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A NOTICE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALERSHIP TO MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS OF THE INFLATOR.

Incident date: Jan 1, 2016

""TAKATA RECALL" WE HAVE BEEN RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL FROM NHTSA NOW FOR OVER TWO YEARS. WE HAVE BEEN CALLING OUR LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP TO GET THE TRUCK SCHEDULED FOR THE RECALL AND THEY KEEP TELLING US THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PART IN. WE WERE FINALLY ABLE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 11, 2018

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V046000 (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. CLAY MA... Read more

Incident date: Jan 11, 2018

Incident date: Feb 1, 2018

2010 FORD RANGER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIR BAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD *JS

Incident date: Jun 26, 2018

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (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. ANTELOPE ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 16, 2018

TAKATA RECALL EVEN THOUGH I GOT THE AIRBAG RECALL REPAIR NOTICE THAT A PART WAS AVAILABLE FOR MY VEHICLE AND TO CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP IMMEDIATELY THERE IS NO PART AVAILABLE FOR MY VEHICLE AND NO ONE CAN SAY WHEN THERE WILL BE A PART AVAILABLE. I CALLED THE FORD DEALERSHIP ON THE MONDAY AFTER I ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 19, 2018

HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH PALM COAST FORD, PALM COAST FLORIDA 32137 AND THEY ORDERED THE AIRBAG SEVERAL WEEKS AGO. THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS IN STOCK EVEN THOUGH THE RECALL LETTER STATES OTHERWISE.

Incident date: Jun 19, 2018

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V0460000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER (O'BRIEN FORD, 1-502-633-4535) WAS CALLED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE FOR THE ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 14, 2018

WAITED A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF TIME FOR FORD TO RESPOND TO THE AIRBAG RECALL BUT STILL HAVE NO WORD ON REPLACEMENT PARTS. AUTHORIZED DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THERE WERE NONE AVAILABLE ANYWHERE.

Incident date: Jun 13, 2018

Incident date: Jun 5, 2018

TAMARA RECALL. PARTS FOR RECALL NOT RECEIVED BY LOCAL FORD DEALER. UNSAFE TO DRIVE WITH PASSENGERS.

Incident date: Feb 4, 2018

Incident date: Jun 1, 2016

Incident date: Apr 16, 2018

I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM FORD ON APRIL 16,2018 STATING THAT INFLATOR PARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR MY FORD RANGER PASSENGER SIDE. I CALLED MY DEALER VIC BAILEY FORD, SPARTANBURG, SC. THEY DID NOT HAVE PARTS YET AND TODAY MAY 29, 2018 THEY STILL DO NOT HAVE PARTS AT THEIR REPAIR FACILITY. NOTICE 16S26

Incident date: Jan 1, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. 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 REASONA... Read more

Incident date: Feb 7, 2018

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V046000 (AIR BAGS). 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 DEALER ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2018

Incident date: Jun 1, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED MAC HAWK SOUTHWAY FORD AT 210-922-2222 (LOCATED AT 7979 INTERSTATE 35 ACCESS RD, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78224) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NO... Read more

Incident date: May 15, 2018

MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER TRANSFERRING TO SOUTH KOREA. PARTS TO FIX MY RECALL ARE NOT AVAILABLE AND NOT EXPECTED TO ARRIVE UNTIL 3RD QUARTER OF THIS YEAR. I WILL BE TRANSFERRING THIS MONTH. THE ORGANIZATION WHICH SHIPS VEHICLES WILL NOT SHIP VEHICLE WITH ANY EXISTING RECALLS ON IT. FORDS LACK OF SUPPO... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN JUNE OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER (BAUGH FORD IN CLANTON, AL), THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE DEFECT... Read more

Incident date: Jun 16, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED FRONTIER FORD AT 408-533-1488 (LOCATED AT 3701 STEVENS CREEK BLVD, SANTA CLARA, CA 95051) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER... Read more

Incident date: May 8, 2018

TAKATA RECALL: (NHTSA 18V046) I HAVE BEEN INFORMED BY FORD THAT PARTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE TO RESOLVE THE SAFETY RECALL FOR THE TAKATA AIRBAG UNTIL END OF 2018. THIS IS CONCERNING AS IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THE MALFUNCTIONING AIRBAGS COULD LEAD TO DEATH.

Incident date: Feb 1, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (GIBBES FORD, 2840 ST MATTHEWS RD, ORANGEBURG, ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 23, 2018

TAKATA RECALL - NHTSA SAFETY RECALL - 16V-384 I RECEIVED LETTER STATING A REPAIR IS AVAILABLE FOR MY VEHICLE. NEITHER OF 4 FORD DEALERSHIPS IN MY AREA HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE. WHEN AND HOW WILL I KNOW WHEN I CAN ACTUALLY HAVE MY TRUCK REPAIRED?? I HAVE BEEN ON THE NOTIFICATION LIST SINCE I FIRS... Read more

Incident date: Apr 23, 2018

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 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 AS THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEI... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2010 FORD RANGER

38 manufacturer communications from 14 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	4
140000 AIR BAGS	3
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	2
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	2
100000 POWER TRAIN	2
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	2
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	2
046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK	1

350000 EQUIPMENT

All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during ini

140000 AIR BAGS

Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion and MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module Quality Control Inspection REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT ??A?A?

140000 AIR BAGS

Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion & MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module Quality Control Inspection: Ford Motor Company has determined that

100000 POWER TRAIN

On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was not applied from the factory. Also verify that the engine/tran

350000 EQUIPMENT

Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or modifying original SYNC/Navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any Ford, Mercury or Linco

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

2010-2018 various vehicles equipped with SYNC or SYNC 3 may not function when attempting to find or use the Spotify app via AppLink. As of an update released on 1/15/2018 Spotify will no longer be supporting their AppLink integration. No re

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts a

350000 EQUIPMENT

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

350000 EQUIPMENT

REPLACING THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT SYNC/NAVIGATION SYSTEM WITH EITHER AN AFTERMARKET SYNC/NAVIGATION KIT OR MODIFYING ORIGINAL SYNC/NAVIGATION PARTS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FEATURES IS NOT RECOMMENDED NOR SUPPORTED ON ANY FORD, MERCURY OR LINCO

062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

FORD: NO SERVICE ACTION IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS CONDITION. PLEASE USE AT YOUR DISCRETION. VARIOUS 2010-2015 VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A TURBULENCE NOISE, SIMILAR TO AN HELICOPTER NOISE, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE REAR DOOR WINDOW(S) OR SUNROO

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

FORD/LINCOLN: SOME TRUCKS ARE EXPERIENCING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P2270 OR P2272, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) COMES ON. MODEL 2010-2011 RANGER, 2010-2012 E SERIES, EXPEDITION, F-150, F-SUPER DUTY, NAVIGATOR. *PE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

140000 AIR BAGS

COMM-TRANS LUND: SOME 2009-2011 MODELS MAY HAVE THE AIR BAG INICATOR FLASHING WITH A STORED TROUBLE CODE. THIS IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

COMM-TRANS LUND: SOME 2009-2011 MODELS MAY HAVE THE AIR BAG INICATOR FLASHING WITH A STORED TROUBLE CODE. THIS IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. *RM

100000 POWER TRAIN

FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. *RM

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. *RM

046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. *RM

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

FORD: THERE MAY BE A LOSS OF POWER, HESITATION, SURGE, OR LACK OF THROTTLE RESPONSE WHILE DRIVING. THE BRAKE OVER ACCELERATOR FEATURE MAY BE ACTIVATING. *RM

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD RANGER

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2003

BRAKE LIGHTS INOPERATIVE

THIS PE WAS OPENED BASED ON TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) #05-6-19 ISSUED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SERVICE BULLETIN #09-008/5 ISSUED BY MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION TO ADDRESS CONCERNS OF THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LIGHT (CHMSL) WIRING HARNESS CHAFFING. THE TSB'S AFFECTED THE FORD SUPER CAB AND MAZ... Read more

DP, Closed , Model Year: 1997

FRONT SEAT BELT

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1993

STEERING GEAR BOLT BROKEN

There is no summary currently available

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1986

GEAR SHIFT LEVER FAILS

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986

GEARSHIFT LEVER BREAKS

SUMMARY: CONSUMERS ALLEGE THAT GEAR SHIFT LEVER IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLESEQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY FRACTURE, RESULTING IN INABILITYTO SHIFT GEARS.ADDITIONALLY, FRACTURE MAY OCCUR AT A LOCATION WHICHALLOWS TRUNNION PIN TO FALL INTO GEARSHIFT MECHANISM, POSSIBLY LOCKING UPTHE TRANSMISSION AN... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:INSTANCES WERE FOUND WHERESPRING LOCK COUPLINGS FAILED CAUSING GASOLINE TO BE RELEASED THROUGHOUTTHE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSING FIRES. FAILURE OF THE COUPLINGS CAN TAKEPLACE AFTER COMPLIANCE WITH A FORD RECALL CAMPAIGN, ON NEWLY DELIVEREDVEHICLES FROM THE FAC... Read more

DP, Closed , Model Year: 1985

STALLING WHEN COLD

DP, Closed , Model Year: 1984

STALLING

FORD RANGER - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD RANGER across all model years (1983, 2026).

278 Total Recalls

10,551 Total Complaints

8 Investigations

960 Reported Crashes

388 Reported Fires

47 Reported Deaths

FORD RANGER - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	6	7	View
2025	13	62	View
2024	13	120	View
2023	4	21	View
2022	5	52	View
2021	6	159	View
2020	7	158	View
2019	11	352	View
2017	0	1	View
2016	0	1	View
2014	0	1	View
2011	6	260	View
2010 (current)	9	171
2009	8	179	View
2008	6	344	View
2007	6	286	View
2006	12	316	View
2005	11	353	View
2004	12	462	View
2003	5	310	View
2002	7	449	View
2001	9	687	View
2000	8	849	View
1999	10	966	View
1998	11	744	View
1997	7	536	View
1996	8	533	View
1995	7	451	View
1994	11	531	View
1993	10	272	View
1992	6	231	View
1991	6	145	View
1990	5	141	View
1989	3	88	View
1988	2	117	View
1987	5	58	View
1986	5	50	View
1985	3	33	View
1984	8	12	View
1983	7	13	View
1979	0	1	View
1978	0	1	View

Other FORD Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
MUSTANG	1,104	11,600	View
F-350 SD	776	2,363	View
F-450 SD	692	624	View
F-150	692	46,142	View
F-250 SD	638	3,635	View
EXPLORER	624	42,549	View
F-550 SD	578	603	View
EXPEDITION	555	11,534	View

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