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Air Bags complaints
128 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Aug 20, 2019
Air Bags
I KEEP RECEIVING A RECALL LETTER FOR THIS VEHICLE. WE TOOK IT IN TO OUR LOCAL DEALER AND THEY TOLD US THAT THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN RECONSTRUCTED WITH OLDER PARTS AND THAT PART OF THE VEHICLE IS A 2010 AND PART IS A 2005. THEY SAID THE AIRBAG WILL NOT FIT BECAUSE THAT PART OF THE VEHICLE IS 2005. I THINK THERE ARE TWO VIN NUMBERS…
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I KEEP RECEIVING A RECALL LETTER FOR THIS VEHICLE. WE TOOK IT IN TO OUR LOCAL DEALER AND THEY TOLD US THAT THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN RECONSTRUCTED WITH OLDER PARTS AND THAT PART OF THE VEHICLE IS A 2010 AND PART IS A 2005. THEY SAID THE AIRBAG WILL NOT FIT BECAUSE THAT PART OF THE VEHICLE IS 2005. I THINK THERE ARE TWO VIN NUMBERS OF VARIOUS PARTS OF THE VEHICLE. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
NHTSA ODI #11245310
80,326 miles · Apr 8, 2019
Air Bags
TAKATA AIRBAG, I RECEIVED MY RECALL NOTICE FROM FORD, I CALLED THEIR PHONE NUMBER ON DEC. 10, 2018 FOR ASSISTANCE, AS WE DO NOT HAVE A LOCAL DEALERSHIP ON OUR ISLAND IN ALASKA. I WAS FORWARDED TO KENDALL FORD IN ANCHORAGE. ON JAN.2,2019 FORWARDED ME TO KENDALL FORD IN WASSILLA AK. ON JAN.4,2019 I WAS ADVISED TO PROVIDE MY MEC…
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TAKATA AIRBAG, I RECEIVED MY RECALL NOTICE FROM FORD, I CALLED THEIR PHONE NUMBER ON DEC. 10, 2018 FOR ASSISTANCE, AS WE DO NOT HAVE A LOCAL DEALERSHIP ON OUR ISLAND IN ALASKA. I WAS FORWARDED TO KENDALL FORD IN ANCHORAGE. ON JAN.2,2019 FORWARDED ME TO KENDALL FORD IN WASSILLA AK. ON JAN.4,2019 I WAS ADVISED TO PROVIDE MY MECHANIC HERE IN KETCHIKAN THE RECALL INFO, I DID, AND HAVE HIM ORDER THE PARTS, I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR INSTALLATION, THEN FORWARD THE INVOICE TO KENDALL FORD IN WASSILLA FOR REIMBURSEMENT. FEB.26,2019 CALLED MY MECHANIC, HE STATED HE HAD GOT ANY RESPONSE. FEB.28, RECEVED CALL FROM MECHANICS OFFICE, SHE HAD TALKED TO KENDALL FORD IN WASSILLA, INFORMED NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE YET FOR REMOTE LOCATIONS, BUT EXPECTED SOMETHING IN PLACE WITHIN A MONTH OR SO. SHE ASKED ME TO CALL HER ON APR.1,2019 UNLESS SHE CALLED BEFORE THAT. 1APR. CALLED MECHANICS OFFICE, I WAS INFORMED SHE HAD TALKED TO KENDALL FORD IN ANCHORAGE ON MAR.29,2019. SHE STATED THAT ONE AIR BAG WOULD BE SHIPPED FOR THEM TO INSTALL AS A TRIAL, AND THAT SHE HOPED TO HAVE MORE INFO IN 2-3 WEEKS. APR.5,2019 I CALLED KENDALL FORD IN WASSILLA WAS TOLD IT SHOULD NOT BE THIS HARD AND THAT THE HANDLING OF THE RECALL IN REMOTE SITES HAD BEEN TRANSFERRED BACK TO KENDALL FORD IN ANCHORAGE, AK. SO I AM NO CLOSER TO GETTING MY TRUCK FIXED THAN I WAS IN DEC> 2018. FORD IS FAILING AT THIS.
NHTSA ODI #11194678
50,000 miles · Nov 24, 2018
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL - NOTIFIED THAT VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR TAKATA AIRBAG BUT HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY INFORMATION ABOUT WHEN/HOW TO HAVE THE AIRBAGS REPLACED.
NHTSA ODI #11153465
Mileage unknown · Oct 29, 2018
Air Bags
CALLED EVERGREEN FORD, ISSAQUAH, WA TO COMPLY WITH SAFETY RECALL NOTICE ON 06/26/2018 WAS TOLD I WOULD RECEIVE A CALL FROM MONICA. NO CALL AND FOLLOW-UP ON 07/11/2018 AND TOLD THAT THAT MY VEHICLE WAS ON A WAITING LIST. AS OF 10/29/2018 STILL NO CALL OR DATE FOR REPAIR.
NHTSA ODI #11143816
66,000 miles · Oct 27, 2018
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL. I HAVE RECEIVED TWO RECALL LETTERS FROM FORD. EACH TIME I TOOK IT TO BRINSON FORD IN ATHENS TX AND WAS TOLD THAT EVEN THOUGH THE LETTER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE, THEY COULD NOT GET THEM AND THEY WERE BACKORDERED. I NEED TO GET THIS TAKEN CARE OF SINCE MY WIFE WILL NT RIDE AS A PASSENGER UNTIL IT IS FIX…
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TAKATA RECALL. I HAVE RECEIVED TWO RECALL LETTERS FROM FORD. EACH TIME I TOOK IT TO BRINSON FORD IN ATHENS TX AND WAS TOLD THAT EVEN THOUGH THE LETTER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE, THEY COULD NOT GET THEM AND THEY WERE BACKORDERED. I NEED TO GET THIS TAKEN CARE OF SINCE MY WIFE WILL NT RIDE AS A PASSENGER UNTIL IT IS FIXED.
NHTSA ODI #11143425
Mileage unknown · Oct 18, 2018
Air Bags
2010 FORD RANGER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO SAFETY AIRBAG RECALL. *AS THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A DEALER THAT WAS WILLING TO PROMPTLY COMPLETE THE RECALL REPAIR. *JS
NHTSA ODI #11142009
Mileage unknown · Oct 1, 2018
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL...'..I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A NOTICE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALERSHIP TO MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS OF THE INFLATOR.
NHTSA ODI #11132816
Mileage unknown · Sep 24, 2018
Air Bags
""TAKATA RECALL" WE HAVE BEEN RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL FROM NHTSA NOW FOR OVER TWO YEARS. WE HAVE BEEN CALLING OUR LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP TO GET THE TRUCK SCHEDULED FOR THE RECALL AND THEY KEEP TELLING US THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PART IN. WE WERE FINALLY ABLE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT ON 06/08/18 AT THE DEALERSHIP …
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""TAKATA RECALL" WE HAVE BEEN RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL FROM NHTSA NOW FOR OVER TWO YEARS. WE HAVE BEEN CALLING OUR LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP TO GET THE TRUCK SCHEDULED FOR THE RECALL AND THEY KEEP TELLING US THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PART IN. WE WERE FINALLY ABLE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT ON 06/08/18 AT THE DEALERSHIP BUT WHEN WE SHOWED UP THEY SAID THEY MADE A MISTAKE BECAUSE THEY HAD SOME PARTS BUT THEY WERE ALL OUT. THEY TOLD US THEY WOULD SCHEDULE US AS SOON AS THEY GOT THE PART IN AND THAT WE WERE PUT US ON A PRIORITY LIST. WE STILL HAVE NOT HEARD BACK FROM THEM!! FORD TOLD US NOT TO DRIVE THE TRUCK BECAUSE OF THE RECALL WHICH WE HAVE NOT IN TWO YEARS!!!!! IT'S FRUSTRATING TO HAVE A TRUCK THAT YOU CANNOT DRIVE BECAUSE WE CANNOT GET FORD TO FIX THE AIRBAG ISSUE.
NHTSA ODI #11130927
Mileage unknown · Sep 14, 2018
Air Bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V046000 (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. CLAY MAXEY FORD OF BERRYVILLE (LOCATE…
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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V046000 (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. CLAY MAXEY FORD OF BERRYVILLE (LOCATED AT 706 W TRIMBLE AVE, BERRYVILLE, AR) 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 UPDATED 11/28/18*JB
NHTSA ODI #11129539
Mileage unknown · Aug 1, 2018
Air Bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V046000 (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 (APPLE FORD OF LYNCHBURG, …
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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V046000 (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 (APPLE FORD OF LYNCHBURG, 2113 LAKESIDE DR, LYNCHBURG, VA 24501, (434)-385-5012) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA ODI #11115091
Official recalls
8Mar 10, 2021
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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 replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2021 for the passenger side, and November 14, 2022 for the driver side. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S12.
Feb 16, 2021
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles 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 & remedy
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.
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Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles 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.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles 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.
Air Bags:frontal
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles 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.
Jan 7, 2019
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles and 2011-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Ford is also recalling certain 2010 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2010-2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2010-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, and 2010-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall 19S01.
Jan 11, 2018
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2010 Ford Edge, Fusion, Mustang and Ranger, Lincoln MKX and Zephyr/MKZ, and Mercury Milan vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Ford is also recalling certain 2009 Ford Edge, Fusion, Mustang and Ranger, Lincoln MKX and Zephyr/MKZ, and Mercury Milan vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
May 31, 2016
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles and 2005-2008 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Any vehicle not included in "Zone A", or "Zone B" is not included in the safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on July 15, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
Jul 13, 2011
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RANGER TRUCKS BUILT FROM JANUARY 25, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AT THE TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANT, AND SERVICE PARTS DISTRIBUTED TO DEALERS FOR CERTAIN 2004 THROUGH 2011 MODEL YEAR RANGER TRUCKS, 2002 THROUGH 2005 MODEL YEAR EXCURSION VEHICLES, AND 2002 THROUGH 2007 MODEL YEAR F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS SHIPPED WITH A SUBCOMPONENT (SLIDER) THAT MAY EXPERIENCE DEFORMATION. A MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WITH A DEFORMED SLIDER MAY MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL, TAIL LIGHTS, HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL FLASHERS AND/OR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO ACTIVATE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
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Exterior Lighting:brake Lights
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RANGER TRUCKS BUILT FROM JANUARY 25, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AT THE TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANT, AND SERVICE PARTS DISTRIBUTED TO DEALERS FOR CERTAIN 2004 THROUGH 2011 MODEL YEAR RANGER TRUCKS, 2002 THROUGH 2005 MODEL YEAR EXCURSION VEHICLES, AND 2002 THROUGH 2007 MODEL YEAR F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS SHIPPED WITH A SUBCOMPONENT (SLIDER) THAT MAY EXPERIENCE DEFORMATION. A MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WITH A DEFORMED SLIDER MAY MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL, TAIL LIGHTS, HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL FLASHERS AND/OR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO ACTIVATE.
Consequence: NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
Exterior Lighting:tail Lights
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RANGER TRUCKS BUILT FROM JANUARY 25, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AT THE TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANT, AND SERVICE PARTS DISTRIBUTED TO DEALERS FOR CERTAIN 2004 THROUGH 2011 MODEL YEAR RANGER TRUCKS, 2002 THROUGH 2005 MODEL YEAR EXCURSION VEHICLES, AND 2002 THROUGH 2007 MODEL YEAR F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS SHIPPED WITH A SUBCOMPONENT (SLIDER) THAT MAY EXPERIENCE DEFORMATION. A MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WITH A DEFORMED SLIDER MAY MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL, TAIL LIGHTS, HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL FLASHERS AND/OR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO ACTIVATE.
Consequence: NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
Feb 21, 2011
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FORD RANGER TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 15, 2009, THROUGH MAY19, 2010. THE ENGINE FUEL LINE IN THE AREA OF THE THROTTLE BODY SHIELD MAY NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE CONVOLUTE (COVER) PROPERLY INSTALLED. IF THE PROTECTIVE CONVOLUTE ON THE FUEL LINE IS NOT ASSEMBLED IN THE PROPER POSITION, THE EDGE OF THE SHIELD MAY CONTACT THE FUEL LINE. OVER TIME THIS CONTACT MAY CHAFE THE FUEL LINE, RESULTING IN A FUEL ODOR AND A POTENTIAL FUEL LEAK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A SUFFICIENT FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TRIM THE THROTTLE BODY SHIELD AWAY FROM THE FUEL LINE AND INSPECT THE FUEL LINE FOR WEAR, AND REPLACE THE LINE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
May 11, 2010
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 RANGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 8, 2009 THROUGH FEBRUARY 2, 2010 EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE TO BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE RIGHT REAR ACTUATOR DURING COLD WEATHER. THIS MAY OCCUR WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS RELEASED IF WET PARKING BRAKE SHOES HAVE FROZEN IN THE APPLIED POSITION. IF THE RIGHT REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE BECOMES DISCONNECTED, THE PEDAL WILL HAVE EXTENDED TRAVEL AND MAY NOT FULLY APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLE PARKED IN NEUTRAL WITHOUT A FULLY APPLIED PARKING BRAKE MAY HAVE UNINTENDED MOVEMENT WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED RIGHT REAR PARKING BRAKE ACTUATOR TO PREVENT CABLE DISCONNECTION FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 21, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
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