THE ADVANCED TRAC LIGHT STAYED ON ALL THE TIME. TOOK TO FORD DEALER AND COSTED 100.00 TO CHECK LIGHT, THEY SAID WAS RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE, IT AFFECTED BRAKES, ADVANCED TRAC, AIR BAGS AND ANTI-TIP OVER DEVICE. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD 3500 MILES ON IT. THE PART IS REDICULOUSLY PRICED!! 650.00 IS OUTRAGEOUS!!!
2011 ford Ranger airbags problems
severe 194 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
194
Recalls
0
Crashes
6
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 15 most recent
TAKATA AIRBAGS I RECEIVED A LETTER TODAY (12/22/2017) FROM FORD INFORMING ME TO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO SIT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THIS IS A 2 SEAT PICKUP TRUCK WHICH MEANS I CAN NOT USE THIS VEHICLE WITH ANYONE BUT MYSELF. HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO USE THIS TO TRANSPORT FAMILY MEMBERS ? THIS RECALL WAS ISSUED ON JUNE OF 2016 WHICH IS 18 MONTHS AGO. WHY IS FORD BEING ALLOWED TO PUT OFF FIXING A …
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 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 AS THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED OVER A YEAR AGO. THE DEALER (PIONEER FORD, 150 US-27, BREMEN, GA 30110, (770) 537-3…
TAKATA RECALL HAVE HEARD NOTHING FROM FORD IN ALMOST A YEAR AND A HALF AND DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK HAS BEEN NO HELP
MANUFACTURER HAS EXCEEDED ALLOTTED TIME TO REMEDY DEFECT ON MY TRUCK.
TAKATA RECALL. FORD TOLD ME THEY HAD REPLACED THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAGS AND WOULD START REPLACING PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS. THAT WAS 8 MONTHS AGO. MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS HAVE NOT BEEN REPLACED, SO NO ONE CAN TRAVEL IN MY CAR WITH ME.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AS THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED OVER A YEAR AGO. THE DEALER (ATHENS FORD, 4260 ATLANTA HWY, ATHENS, GA 30606, (706)-521-0778) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT …
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 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. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PAR…
TAKATA RECALL. IN JULY 2016, I RECEIVED SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 16S26 / NHTSA RECALL 16V-384. SEVERAL TIMES I HAVE CALLED THE LOCAL FORD SERVICE DEPT. AND BEEN TOLD THAT PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. IT HAS BEEN OVER 6 MONTHS SINCE I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE. IT IS EITHER A SAFETY ISSUE OR NOT, SAFETY IS BEING COMPROMIZED.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 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. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2011 ford Ranger?
It's a meaningful issue. 194 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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