Recall 21V-076
Ford Motor Company recalled the 2004 to 2006 Ford Ranger: Air bags (frontal, passenger side, inflator module); Air bags (frontal, driver side, inflator module); Air bags (frontal).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 21V-076
- Reported
- February 17, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 144,340 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is 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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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-[removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Ford Ranger 2004 to 2006