NHTSA Campaign 21V076000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Feb 17, 2021 · 144,340 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

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 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 21S05.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD RANGER 2004 144,340
FORD RANGER 2005 144,340
FORD RANGER 2006 144,340

Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V076000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.