2006 Ford Ranger air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 175 complaints for the 2006 Ford Ranger, 55% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 175 55% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 83,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 10 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 8 and 3
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 24 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 83,000 miles, and 25% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 10 crashes, 8 injuries, 3 deaths.
What owners wrote
Takata Recall. The contact was a Florida Highway Patrolman who was filing a complaint on behalf of the deceased owner of a 2006 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the driver of the vehicle was involved in a minor traffic collision; however, the driver suffered fatal injuries due to the driver's side air bag deployment. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene of the collision. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.
Takata recall I have received several recall notices over the course of approsimately 2 years. The latest was received early feb 2018. It states that parts are available to fix the recall problem, yet dealerships have no parts and dont know when they will get more. The dealerships are not helpful and I am concerned for my safety while driving this vehicle. In the past, when I have asked to be put on a list, I never get a call back.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Ford Ranger
- Body & structure 26 complaints
- Engine 20 complaints
- Suspension 20 complaints
- Fuel system 16 complaints