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2009 Ford Ranger Airbags Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the airbag system, filed with NHTSA

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Airbags reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
143
Latest Feb 14, 2023
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
85%
of 168 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
2
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
3

What this page shows

Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2009 Ford Ranger submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 143 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming airbag

The 25 most recent of 143, in the owner's own words

Airbags
Filed Feb 14, 2023

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ID
11507192
Incident
Feb 13, 2023
Airbags
Filed Oct 26, 2022

2009 FORD RANGER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 21V-158.

NHTSA ID
11490926
Incident
Oct 26, 2022
Airbags
Filed Mar 23, 2022

Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2009 Ford Ranger. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the recall and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. 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.

NHTSA ID
11458007
Incident
Mar 1, 2021
Airbags
Filed Oct 29, 2021

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 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 yet available. 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 are not available.

NHTSA ID
11438628
Incident
Oct 1, 2021
Airbags
Filed Oct 5, 2021

RECALL NOT OCCURING IN A TIMELY MANNER This recall has the potential of severe injury in a crash I received notification of recall in April 2021 It is now 6 months later with no contact 6 months after notification Safety recall notice 21S12 / NHTSA Recall 21V158

NHTSA ID
11435618
Incident
Apr 1, 2021
Airbags
Filed May 10, 2021

FORD DEALERSHIPS ARE UNABLE TO GET PARTS NEEDED TO FIX THE OPEN RECALL FOR THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAGS.

NHTSA ID
11415804
Incident
Jan 28, 2019
Airbags
Filed May 7, 2021
Crash reported1 injury reported1 death reported

MY FATHER WAS KILLED IN DOWNTOWN MEADE KANSAS LESS THAN 20 MILES PER HOUR HIT BY 2 SEMIS ON HIGHWAY 54. I HAVE NO IDEA WHETHER AIRBAGS WERE INVOLVED IN HIS DEATH BUT I THOUGHT DRIVERS SIDE HAD BEEN REPLACED THEY HADN'T GOT DRIVERS SIDE LAST WEEK! HE WAS TURNING LEFT HAVE TRAFFIC REPORT BUT IN SOME PART OFFICER LIED ON REPORT, I TRIED TO GRT 3 ATTORNIES TO TAKE TO COURT BUT NONE WANTED TO CAUSE OF IMMUNITY.*DT*DT *DT

NHTSA ID
11415590
Incident
Jan 3, 2019
Mileage
45,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Aug 22, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V001000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ID
11245777
Incident
Aug 17, 2019
Airbags
Filed Mar 18, 2019

"TAKATA RECALL" I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THIS AIR BAG REPLACED. THIS IS SAFETY RECALL NOTICE19S01 / NHTSA RECALL 19V-010. IT IS ON A 2009 FORD RANGER PICKUP. IT HAS BEEN 3 MONTHS SENSE I WENT IN TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT, BEEN BACK IN 2 MORE TIMES T SEE WHAT THE HOLD UP IS & I GET THE RUN AROUND. I JUST CALLED FORD MOTORS AND THEY SUGGESTED THAT I GO TO A DEALER 30 MILES AWAY. MY LOCAL DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK NEW IS LESS THAN 1 MILE AWAY. THAT IS FOX MOTORS OF CADILLAC, MICHIGAN, THEIR PHONE NUMBER IS 231-775-3448. MY PHONE NUMBER IS [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ID
11189794
Incident
Jan 2, 2019
Mileage
70,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Dec 10, 2018

I HAVE RECEIVED THREE AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL NOTICES 18S01 WITH HONE NUMBER 866-436-7332 & 866-436-7332 BUT WHEN I CALL THEY DO NOT RECOGNIZE THE RECALL NUMBER SO AM NOT ABLE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. MY SECOND PROBLEM IS I LIVE IN ALASKA ON AN ISLAND THE NEAREST FORD DEALER IS 300 MILES BY FERRY IT TAKES ABOUT 14 HOURS ONE WAY TO GET TO A DEALER FOR REPAIRS. EVEN IF I GET APPROVAL IT WOULD COST AT LEAST $1000. FOR FERRY TICKET FOR THE CAR AND DRIVER, HOTEL, FOOD TO GET TO JUNEAU. I WOULD APPRICATE A REPLY ON THE RAECALL ISSUE FROM YOU.

NHTSA ID
11160548
Incident
Dec 10, 2018
Airbags
Filed Nov 20, 2018

TAKATA RECALL, I HAVE TO TAKE TIME OFF WORK ,GOING TO BE WITHOUT MY TRUCK UNTIL YOU BIG COMPANYS MAKING LOTS OF MONEY OFF US CAN CHANGE THERE MISTAKE AND I GET TO BE INCOVIENCED.

NHTSA ID
11152983
Incident
Nov 20, 2018
Airbags
Filed Oct 31, 2018

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V046000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER JESS FORD RAM DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP OF OMAK (707 OKOMA DR, OMAK, WA 98841. 509-826-2000) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ID
11144569
Incident
Oct 31, 2018
Airbags
Filed Aug 24, 2018

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V046000 (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. STORMS FORD (721 COUNTY ROAD 39A, SOUTHAMPTON, NY 11968, (631) 283-0790) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ID
11122143
Incident
May 1, 2018
Airbags
Filed Jul 16, 2018

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER (PACKEY WEBB FORD, 1815 OGDEN AVE, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515, 630-598-4700) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ID
11111540
Incident
Jul 16, 2018
Airbags
Filed Jul 10, 2018

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 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. THE DEALER (AUTOSAVER FORD, 11125 NY-22, COMSTOCK, NY 12821, (888) 769-6225) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ID
11110549
Incident
Apr 1, 2018
Airbags
Filed Jun 5, 2018

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED ALLAN VIGIL FORD AT (678-364-3673 (LOCATED AT 6790 MT. ZION BLVD, MORROW, GA 30260) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. *TT UPDATED 9/24/18*JB

NHTSA ID
11099931
Incident
Jun 1, 2016
Airbags
Filed May 29, 2018

TAKATA RECALL - MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER16S26 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER16V384 THE MANUFACTURER HAS FAILED TO REMEDY THIS SAFETY RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE IN A TIMELY MANNER. PLEASE SEE COPIES OF ATTACHED COMMUNICATIONS WITH DEALERSHIP HANDLING THE RECALL. I'VE NEVER RECEIVED A RESPONSE TO ANY OF MY COMPLAINTS AND MY AIRBAG STILL HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. I WOULD APPRECIATE AN UPDATE REGARDING THIS INVESTIGATION.

NHTSA ID
11098406
Incident
May 14, 2018
Mileage
169,000 mi
Airbags
Filed May 15, 2018

TAKATA NHTSA RECALL 16V-384. JIM HUDSON FORD IN LEXINGTON SC STATES THAT PARTS HAVE BEEN ON ORDER OVER A MONTH AND STILL NOT RECEIVED. FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOTIFIED ME THE FIRST PART OF APRIL THAT PARTS WERE AVAILABLE AND SCHEDULE REPAIR. I HAVE TRIED OVER A MONTH NOW TO GET REPAIRED, AT LEAST ONCE WEEKLY I CALL, AND AM TOLD "NO PARTS". ANY ASSISTANCE IN THIS PARTS PROBLEM WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

NHTSA ID
11093950
Incident
May 15, 2018
Airbags
Filed May 8, 2018

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 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. CAPITOL FORD (919 CAPITOL EXPRESSWAY AUTO MALL, SAN JOSE CA) 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. *TT CONSUMER STATED BOTH CAPITAL FORD AND FRONTIER FORD. THEY SAID THEY HAD NO REPLACEMENT PARTS. UPDATED 9/19/18*JB

NHTSA ID
11092472
Incident
Jul 1, 2016
Airbags
Filed May 7, 2018

I CALL DEALER FOR RECALL AIRBAG BUT THEY SAID NO PART FOR RECALL

NHTSA ID
11092236
Incident
May 7, 2018
Airbags
Filed May 3, 2018

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN JUNE OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING MAXWELL FORD IN AUSTIN, TX, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE DEFECT WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ID
11091572
Incident
Jun 1, 2016
Airbags
Filed May 1, 2018

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 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. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (FIVE STAR TUSCALOOSA FORD, 5801 MCFARLAND BLVD E, TUSCALOOSA, AL 35405) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ID
11091257
Incident
Jun 1, 2016
Airbags
Filed Apr 24, 2018

TAKATA RECALL...I STARTED GETTING LETTERS FROM FORD ADDRESSING THE RECALL AS IT PERTAINED TO MY FORD IN JULY OF 2016. I HAVE RECEIVED TWO SUBSEQUENT LETTERS FROM THEM STATING TO COME IN IMMEDIATELY TO GET THE CAR REPAIRED. IN BOTH CASES THEY TOLD ME THERE WERE NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO FIX MY TRUCK. THE LATEST LETTER, APRIL 2018 AGAIN SAID THAT PARTS WERE AVAILABLE AND TO BRING MY TRUCK IN FOR REPAIR. I HAVE CALLED BOTH GALPIN FORD AND SUNRISE FORD AND THEY CLAIM THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS AND THERE IS NO ETA FOR THEIR ARRIVAL. IN THE MEAN IME ANYONE TRAVELLING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT OF MY TRUCK IS IN DANGER. FORD SHOULD BE CRIMINALLY AND CIVILLY LIABLE FOR THIS SITUATION. THEIR WEBSITE STATES THEY DO NOT OFFER LOANER CARS RELATING TO THIS RECALL

NHTSA ID
11089855
Incident
Apr 24, 2018
Mileage
30,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Apr 19, 2018

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 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. THE DEALER (LITHIA FORD LINCOLN OF FRESNO, 195 E AUTO CENTER DR., FRESNO CA) 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.

NHTSA ID
11088985
Incident
Jun 1, 2016
Airbags
Filed Apr 17, 2018

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 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. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (HERITAGE FORD, 2100 SISK RD, MODESTO, CA 95350) 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. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT

NHTSA ID
11088704
Incident
Apr 4, 2016

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