2010 Ford Ranger Airbag Problems

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  314%
• 25k–50k
  210%
• 50k–75k
  629%
• 75k–100k
  314%
• 100k–150k
  524%
• 150k+
  210%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 Ford Ranger owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owned a 2010 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while the son was driving uphill at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle crashed into the rear passenger side of a boat trailer, causing the vehicle to roll over and slide approximately 20 ft. During the crash, the front of the vehicle was severely damaged, but no air bags deployed. Additionally, the contact stated that a 100-pound dog was occupying the front passenger's seat during the crash. The driver sustained a mild concussion and was examined by a nurse, who was a neighbor. A police report was filed at the scene, and the vehicle was towed to the local storage lot and deemed destroyed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not contacted. …

Ford has known for several years that Ford Rangers (2010) have defective air bags. Two years ago Koons Ford in Annapolis replaced my driver's side air bag. Now my driver's side air bag needs to be replaced (now), yet Ford won't give me a date when work can be completed. Koons Ford in Annapolis says Ford told them they are not providing replacement airbags for Ford Rangers now or in the near future. Ford also told me directly "they have no idea" when Ford Ranger air bags will be replaced. This safety driving health hazard has gone on long enough. I shouldn't have to drive a car with a defective air bag year after year, after year, since ownership. Please email me back letting me know you contacted Ford and a "DATE" they will do "Legally Required Repair Work", Thank you

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Ford Ranger. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V001000 (Air Bags) and 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, he was unable to drive to the dealer for the recall repair as there were no roads in Juneau, Alaska that led to the dealer who was 600 miles away. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the issue and a case was opened. The contact was still awaiting a call back from the manufacturer. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect for 19V001000 (Air Bags). VIN tool confirms parts not available for 21V158000 (Air Bags).

I don't have an incident yet, am looking for someone to address my issue with the local Ford dealer I have received several notifications that the airbag in my 2010 Ford ranger needs to be replaced. I have called their number over & over, they dont answer, the # [phone]. The letters I get say they will come to me & fix this. This has been ongoing for at least 2 years now. I am [redacted] yo [redacted] & feel somewhat I safe

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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 are not available.

Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2010 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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.

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 Ford Ranger. While driving 30 MPH, the contact crashed into the passenger side door of another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact was taken from the scene by ambulance and taken to a nearby emergency facility. The contact sustained whiplash and strained muscles on both sides of the neck and shoulders. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000.

Takata recall this vehicle was involved in a single care crash that left the highway and went airborne and crashed into an embakment head on. Air bags inflated passenger received injuries to left wrist broken severe laceration on left hand broken right ring finger, broken rib left side and back. Compressed fractures of the vertibra wihich required hospitalization. Accident happened 08-18-16 driver was also injured.

Takata recall - over 1 year old with no action - 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.

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Airbag complaints in other Ranger years