WE JUST RECEIVED NOTICE ABOUT THE AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL FOR THIS TRUCK. ORIGINAL NOTICE CAME OUT JULY 2016!
2008 Ford Ranger airbags problems
critical 292 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
292
Recalls
0
Crashes
7
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 20 most recent
WE JUST RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE FIRST TIME FOR THIS TRUCK. THIS RECALL STARTED JULY 2016!
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT NOT TO DRIVE WITH ANYONE IN THE PASSENGER S…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN THE SPRING OF 2018…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 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 JIM BASS FORD AT (325) 949-4621 (4032 W HOUSTON HARTE EXPY, SAN ANGELO, TX 76901). THE CONTACT WA…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE LOCAL DEALER, PAUL MILLER FORD LOCATED AT 975 E. NEW CIRCLE ROAD, LEXINGTON, KY 40505 WAS CONTACTE…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER (TASCA FORD, 250 WEBSTER SQUARE RD, BERLIN, CT 06037, (860) 828-3546) INSTALLED THE WRONG PART AND LATER STATED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE CORRECT PART FOR THE RECALL WOULD BE SUPPLIED FROM THE MANUFACTURER FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF T…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 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. MOORESVILLE FORD (151 E PLAZA DR, MOORESVILLE, NC) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAI…
"TAKATA RECALL" FOR OUR FORD RANGER HAS YET TO BE TAKEN CARE OF. THE FORD DEALERSHIPS DO NOT HAVE A DATE TO REPLACE THE RECALLED AIRBAGS BY TAKATA. WE WERE NOTIFIED IN JULY 2016 OF THE RECALL AND HAVE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP MANY TIMES AND THEY STILL DO NOT HAVE A DTAE WHEN THEY WILL REPLACE THE VEHICLE AIR BAG.
TAKATA RECALL. I WAS NOTIFIED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG HAD BEEN RECALLED IN EARLY 2017 AND TO DATE (12-23-17) THE FORD DEALERSHIPS HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO REPLACE THE POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE PART BECAUSE THEY DO NOT HAVE REPLACEMENT PARTS AND DO NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WILL GET THEM.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2008 Ford Ranger?
It's a serious issue. 292 complaints have been filed, including 7 reports involving a crash and 1 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.
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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