2004 Ford Ranger air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 189 complaints for the 2004 Ford Ranger, 41% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 189 41% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 89,000 miles 49 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 24 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 23 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 10 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 49 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 89,000 miles, and 22% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 24 crashes, 23 injuries.
What owners wrote
While driving 45 MPH vehicle suddenly accelerated. Consumer applied both feet to the brake pedal and vehicle continued to accelerate, causing the vehicle to hit an embankment and roll over more than twice. Driver and passenger sustained neck and back injuries and were transported by ambulance to the hospital. Vehicle was totaled out by the insurance company. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford ranger. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v787000 (air bags) and 14v343000 (air bags) however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Ford Ranger
- Body & structure 48 complaints
- Suspension 29 complaints
- Brakes 24 complaints
- Engine 24 complaints
- Fuel system 22 complaints
- Cruise control 19 complaints
- Electrical system 17 complaints
- Tires 17 complaints