TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). 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 CONTACT CALLED SOLOMON FORD (502 NATIONAL PIKE W, BROWNSVILLE, PA 15417) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NO…
2007 Ford Ranger airbags problems
severe 231 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
231
Recalls
0
Crashes
8
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 19 most recent
TAKATA RECALL - RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM FORD THAT REMEDY PARTS FOR AIRBAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL SPRING OF 2018. IN THE MEANTIME, DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO SIT IN THE FIRST ROW PASSENGER SEAT. BIG PROBLEM FOR US AS THIS IS OUR ONLY VEHICLE AND WE MUST HAVE A TWO-SEATER VEHICLE EVERY DAY. DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO PROVIDE A LOANER OR RENTAL.
TAKATA RECALL: PARTS HAVE NOT BEEN AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR FOR 2 YEARS AND WE ONLY HAVE A FRONT SEAT VEHICLE. OUR CHILDREN ARE AT RISK WHEN DRIVING IN OUR VEHICLE. WE CONTACTED LOCAL DEALER UPON IMMEDIATE NOTICE AND THE PARTS WERE NEVER AVAILABLE. WE CANNOT AFFORD A NEW CAR. WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS?
TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL IN EFFECT ON MY VEHICLE FOR SEVERAL YEARS WITH NO FURTHER CONTACT BY FORD OR MY AREA DEALERS TO REPLACE THE AIR BAGS.
THE PASSENGER FRONTAL AIRBAG INFLATOR COULD RUPTURE IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHERE THE SUPPLEMENTAL FRONTAL AIRBAGS ARE DESIGNED TO DEPLOY. THIS DEFECT REPORT IS IN RESPONSE TO TAKATA DIRS 16E-042, 16E-043, 16E-044.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V3840000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER (CENTRAL MOTORS, 1520 FORD DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243, 760-336-2100) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCON…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED PENSKE FORD (560 AUTO PARK DR, CHULA VISTA, CA 91911) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART TO DO THE REPA…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED (COMMUNITY FORD LINCOLN IN BLOOMINGTON, IN, 812-331-2200) AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE N…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. BLUE SPRINGS FORD (3200 NW SOUTH OUTER RD, BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64015, (816) 229-4400) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ALEXANDER FORD IN YUMA, ARIZONA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WA…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2007 Ford Ranger?
It's a meaningful issue. 231 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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