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ProblemsByVin Index / 2011-FORD-RANGER / COMPLAINTS
Full complaint record · NHTSA

2011 Ford Ranger owner complaints

234 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 1 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

airbags 14 complaints shown

194 total in this category · severe · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags cluster analysis →
12/28/2018 3,500 mi ODI #11163790.0

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!!!

12/23/2017 ODI #11056215.0

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 safety defect for 18 months and is now telling owners they can't have anyone else in the vehicle but the driver. This is my second email regarding this recall the first was submitted in may of 2017, I heard nothing back from the ntsb regarding my first complaint. This latest update from Ford is an outrage which basically leaves me with a vehicle that I cannot use to transport family member

12/22/2017 ODI #11056096.0

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) 537-3673) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was contacted several times and was unable to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact received a postcard from tk holdings, alerting him that they filed for bankruptcy. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

12/21/2017 ODI #11055887.0

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

12/21/2017 ODI #11055911.0

Manufacturer has exceeded allotted time to remedy defect on my truck.

12/12/2017 ODI #11054172.0

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.

12/11/2018 ODI #11160696.0

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 the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was contacted several times and was unable to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

12/08/2016 ODI #10933838.0

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 parts not available.

12/08/2016 ODI #10933844.0

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.

12/08/2016 ODI #10933916.0

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 not available.

12/06/2017 ODI #11052843.0

Takata recall never got the passenger airbag replaced! Ford said they can't do it !!!!!!!!!!!

12/05/2017 ODI #11052626.0

Tanaka airbag recall did not supply remedy

12/05/2017 36,800 mi ODI #11052676.0

Takata recall = was informed to have passenger airbag replaced at dealership free of charge. When contacting dealership, they continue to tell me that replacement parts have not been made available and to call tk holdings. Tk holdings toll free number only gives instructions on how to file an electronic claim as a result of death or injury. Also contacted NHTSA toll free line and they too only provide info on filing a claim before deadline date of dec 27. No is able to repair my vehicle, nor tell any kind of timeframe as to when parts will be available for repair. This is quite stressful knowing any passengers in my vehicle is at risk, yet no one seems to be making any kind of attempt to assist me!

12/02/2016 ODI #10929606.0

Takata recall NHTSA recall number 16v384 I was notified in july of the recall for this safety issue. It is now 5 months later and there is no remedy. I do not feel this issue has been handled in a timely manner

body 2 complaints shown

7 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $1,500 · see body cluster analysis →
12/28/2019 103,000 mi ODI #11291794.0

Door opened while driving straight due to faulty latch assembly made of plastic. Door was closed and there were no indicators of it being ajar until it opened at 35 m.p.h. On a busy roadway.

12/14/2018 102,000 mi ODI #11161333.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Ford ranger. On several occasions, the driver and passenger door latches failed and the door locks would independently unlock sometimes while in traffic. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be repaired. A unknown dealer was informed of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000. *tt consumer stated doors would not stay closed. Each door failed 2 weeks apart.

engine 1 complaint shown

3 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $3,100 · see engine cluster analysis →
12/14/2018 80,000 mi ODI #11161332.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Ford ranger. While driving approximately 5-10 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. Freedom Ford inc (located at 420 fishkill ave, beacon, ny 12508, (845) 831-1400) was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. *tt consumer stated truck would stall 4-6 times a month when coming to a stop. Dealer has been notified.*jb

powertrain 1 complaint shown

5 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain cluster analysis →
12/12/2016 30,000 mi ODI #10934886.0

Truck shifter is sticking, the antilock light trouble light comes on and truck will not shift from park. My son who is a mechanic says the brake switch is bad, you have to step on brake and wait for a click then the vehicle will shift into gear. So I tried this and indeed is the issue. This truck only has 40k miles on it. Problem started at about 30k miles I did not know that the issue was a switch. I just thought the shifter was sticking. I had complained of this problem to dealership but it never was bad when they looked at it. Now it is getting to point of being a problem. The trouble light only comes on after trying to put truck into gear, then light stays on for random amount of time. Truck was stationary to begin with. It doesn't matter where location is, it is random timing when thi

wheels 1 complaint shown

12/12/2011 3,000 mi Crash ODI #10439412.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Ford ranger extended cab xlt. The contact was driving 45 MPH when the front passenger side tire detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where the mechanic confirmed that a nut had detached from the wheel. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 3,000. Updated 03/16/12 *bf the consumer stated as he was driving, the steering wheel suddenly jerked itself out of his hands and pulled to the right. The consumer ended up in a muddy ditch where he slid to a stop against a fence and some small trees. The consumer stated there was no cotter pin that safe tied the nut that held the wheel on the spindle. Updated 04/20/12

Showing 300 of 234 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2011/Ford/Ranger#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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