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2011 Ford Ranger

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Owner complaints for the 2011 Ford Ranger do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 144.

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Mileage at the reported incident

67 reports with mileage · 168 unknown

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Air Bags. Review the 196 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Exterior Lighting. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

9 crash reports1 fire reports5 injury reports

What owners actually said

235 reports
Mileage unknown · Jun 12, 2018
Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 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 (SUNRISE FORD OF FONTANA, …

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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 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 (SUNRISE FORD OF FONTANA, 16005 VALLEY BLVD, FONTANA, CA 92335, (833) 660-7724) 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 ODI #11101481

52,000 miles · Jun 12, 2018
Air Bags

I WAS FIRST NOTIFIED IN JANUARY. HAVE RECEIVED 2 LETTERS FROM FORD, STATING PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. IT IS NOW JUNE AND STILL NP PARTS. I AM NUMBER 13 ON LIST AT GARBER FORD, GCS FOR REPAIR. I CANNOT DRIVE VEHICLE OR IF I DO, I AM AT RISK. WHAT IS PROBLEM WITH FORD OR SUPPLIER? TRUCK IS NOW USELESS TO ME.

NHTSA ODI #11101438

Mileage unknown · Jun 11, 2018
Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL I HAVE RECEIVED A LETTER FOR REPAIR FROM FORD. THE LETTER SPECIFIES TO CALL FORD MOTOR COMPANY TO SET AN APPOINTMENT TO REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG, BUT WHEN I CALLED THEM THEY TOLD ME TO CALL DON DAVIS FORD IN ARLINGTON TX TO OBTAIN AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE REPLACING OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG, SO I CALL THEM …

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TAKATA RECALL I HAVE RECEIVED A LETTER FOR REPAIR FROM FORD. THE LETTER SPECIFIES TO CALL FORD MOTOR COMPANY TO SET AN APPOINTMENT TO REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG, BUT WHEN I CALLED THEM THEY TOLD ME TO CALL DON DAVIS FORD IN ARLINGTON TX TO OBTAIN AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE REPLACING OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG, SO I CALL THEM AND THEY SAID THEY DID NOT HAVE PARTS YET FOR THE REPAIR, SO I CALLED FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND THEY SAID THEY WILL SET AN APPOINTMENT AS SOON AS THEY GET THE PARTS AVAILABLE AND UNTIL THIS DAY I HAVEN'T RECEIVED A CALL FROM THEM AGAIN. RIGHT NOW THE HEAT IN THE AREA WHERE I LIVE IS BAD AND I AM SCARE THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MIGHT EXPLODE. FOR YOUR INFORMATION THE LETTER I HAVE RECEIVED HAS A POSTED DATE OF APRIL 2018. THANKS AND PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

NHTSA ODI #11101039

Mileage unknown · Jun 6, 2018
Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (TYLER FORD, 2626 S. SW LOOP, TYLER, TEXAS 75701) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PART…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (TYLER FORD, 2626 S. SW LOOP, TYLER, TEXAS 75701) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ODI #11100192

Mileage unknown · May 30, 2018
Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 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 (RIVERSIDE FORD LINCOLN, 2…

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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 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 (RIVERSIDE FORD LINCOLN, 2089 RIVERSIDE DR., MACON, GA 31204) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE 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 ODI #11098763

Mileage unknown · May 17, 2018
Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CALLED AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ODI #11096571

111,000 miles · May 16, 2018
Air Bags

AIRBAG RECALL - NOTICE 16S26 RECALL 16V-384 RECEIVED NOTICE ABOUT RECALL DATED APRIL 2018. CALLED LOCAL FORD COMPANY - CROSSROADS IN KERNERSVILLE, NC AND WAS TOLD THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PART...THEY SUGGESTED THAT I GO TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP. I THEN CALLED FORD COMPANY WHO CONTACTED THIS DEALERSHIP AND WAS CONNECTED BACK TO T…

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AIRBAG RECALL - NOTICE 16S26 RECALL 16V-384 RECEIVED NOTICE ABOUT RECALL DATED APRIL 2018. CALLED LOCAL FORD COMPANY - CROSSROADS IN KERNERSVILLE, NC AND WAS TOLD THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PART...THEY SUGGESTED THAT I GO TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP. I THEN CALLED FORD COMPANY WHO CONTACTED THIS DEALERSHIP AND WAS CONNECTED BACK TO THE MANAGER (BILL) WHO TOLD ME THAT THE PART WOULD BE ORDERED AND HE WOULD CONTACT ME ONCE IT WAS IN. THIS WAS ON 4/16/2018....TODAY IT HAS BEEN A MONTH AND I HAVE NOT HEARD ANYTHING FROM ANYONE ABOUT THIS. THE LETTER INDICATED THAT THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE AND THIS RECALL WOULD BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE (PARTS AND LABOR).... THERE SEEMS TO BE SOME SORT OF DELAY. SO I AM NOW REPORTING THIS *ISSUE* TO YOU....I WOULD INDEED APPRECIATE A PROMPT RESPONSE AND WOULD LIKE THIS DONE BEFORE SOMETHING HAPPENS.

NHTSA ODI #11094078

Mileage unknown · May 3, 2018
Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - IT HAS BEEN NEARLY TWO YEARS THAT WE HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET THE AIRBAG TAKEN CARE OF. THE FORD DEALER SAYS THAT IT HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET THE PARTS NEEDED TO FIX AND FORD'S CUSTOMER SERVICE RECALL LINE SAYS THAT THERE IS NO ANTICIPATED DATE FOR THE PARTS TO BE AVAILABLE. THIS IS RIDICULOUS - FORD IS NOT PUT…

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TAKATA RECALL - IT HAS BEEN NEARLY TWO YEARS THAT WE HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET THE AIRBAG TAKEN CARE OF. THE FORD DEALER SAYS THAT IT HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET THE PARTS NEEDED TO FIX AND FORD'S CUSTOMER SERVICE RECALL LINE SAYS THAT THERE IS NO ANTICIPATED DATE FOR THE PARTS TO BE AVAILABLE. THIS IS RIDICULOUS - FORD IS NOT PUTTING ENOUGH RESOURCES INTO THIS TO HAVE IT TAKEN CARE OF AND THEREBY LEAVES MY FAMILY WITH A CHOICE OF HAVING A VEHICLE THAT IS NOT USABLE OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE PUT OURSELVES IN SERIOUS DANGER. THE NHTSA SHOULD DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS,

NHTSA ODI #11091543

Mileage unknown · Apr 26, 2018
Air Bags

FORD SENT A LETTER (APRIL 2018 - JUST OVER A WEEK AGO) INDICATING THE AIRBAG ISSUE: NHTSA 16V-384 COULD NOW BE REPAIRED BY THEIR DEALERSHIP (KINGS COLONIAL FORD - BRUNSWICK, GA). WHEN I CALLED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT INDICATED THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS AND THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHEN T…

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FORD SENT A LETTER (APRIL 2018 - JUST OVER A WEEK AGO) INDICATING THE AIRBAG ISSUE: NHTSA 16V-384 COULD NOW BE REPAIRED BY THEIR DEALERSHIP (KINGS COLONIAL FORD - BRUNSWICK, GA). WHEN I CALLED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT INDICATED THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS AND THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHEN THEY WILL HAVE THE PARTS. IT IS NOW 2 YEARS DOWN THE ROAD SINCE THE AIR BAG ISSUE SURFACED AND THERE IS STILL NO HOPE OF REPAIR. FOLKS: THIS IS BORDERING ON ABSURDITY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NHTSA ODI #11090260

Mileage unknown · Apr 26, 2018
Air Bags

"TAKATA RECALL" 04-26-2018 SECOND COMPLAINT SAME VEHICLE. SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 16S26 / NHTSA RECALL 16V-384 FORD HAS STILL YET TO RECTIFY THE PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR IN MY TRUCK AND ITS BEEN ON RECALL SINCE JUNE 2016. THIS IS VERY UNACCEPTABLE..

NHTSA ODI #11090231

Official recalls

5

21V158000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

Mar 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.

21V081000 · Air Bags:frontal; Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module; Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

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.

Additional source detail variants (3)

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.

19V001000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

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.

16V384000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

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.

11V352000 · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights; Exterior Lighting:tail Lights

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.

Additional source detail variants (2)

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.

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NHTSA investigations

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