Recall 23V125000: 2005–2006 Ford Ranger
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Feb 24, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- 98,550
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. The replacement frontal passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.
The risk
An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the front passenger air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S08. This recall has been fully superseded by recall 23V-306.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V125000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 23S08
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Owner letters
- Apr 5, 2023
- Components
- Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module (Airbags)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology