2008 Ford Ranger Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 295about this part
- Share
- 90%of 326 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 295 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Ford Ranger, 90% of the 326 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 4 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall I have been trying for over 1 year to have my airbag that's under recall replaced. Everytime I call I get the same answer - we don't have the replacement part yet . My subaru that was under the airbag recall had its bag replace a year ago. I want this airbag replaced. I have tried several different Ford dealers.”
NHTSA complaint #11011933, filed 2017-08, 115,000 miles“I have been notified by Ford motor company that a repair is available for my Ford Ranger. However, the dealer says they don't have the airbags. I have checked with them each time I get a notification and they don't have the replacement. I live in a hot humid climate and I want to drive my Ranger”
NHTSA complaint #11089583, filed 2018-04, 49,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11056568, filed 2017-12, 100,000 miles“Takata inflators I noticed my air bag light was periodically coming on and thought it was a possible bad connection somewhere. I just found out today that my truck has been on the recall list for over 6 months and was not notified by anyone including the dealership where I punched it new. What should I do”
NHTSA complaint #10945182, filed 2017-01, 150,000 miles“Takata recall while driving my 2008 Ford Ranger, my driver side air bag deployed. No known cause, no accident, just pulling out of a parking lot. I am unsure if I was completely stopped or just pulling out to turn right. City street. Chemical burns/contusions”
NHTSA complaint #11076582, filed 2018-03, 119,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V024000Jan 10, 2017DO NOT DRIVEFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in…Covers: Ford Ranger 2007–2009, Mustang 2005–2009, 2012, Fusion 2006–2009, 2012 +6 more
- 16V384000May 31, 2016DO NOT DRIVEFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ…Covers: Ford Ranger 2007–2011, Mustang 2005–2011, Fusion 2006–2011 +6 more
- 21V158000Mar 10, 2021Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge…Covers: Ford Ranger 2007–2011, Fusion 2006–2012, Lincoln Zephyr 2006–2012 +4 more
- 21V081000Feb 16, 2021Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge…Covers: Ford Ranger 2004–2011, Mustang 2005–2014, Fusion 2008–2012 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10240415Jul 27, 2023Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion and MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module…
- 10209374Mar 28, 2022Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion & MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module…
- 10140334Jan 8, 2018Certain 2006-2008 Model Year Fusion and Milan, 2006 Zephyr, 2007-2008 MKZ and 2007-2008 Edge, MKX and Ranger Vehicles - Driver Airbag Inflator Replacement
- 10138535Jan 8, 2018Certain 2006-2008 Model Year Fusion and Milan, 2006 Zephyr, 2007-2008 MKZ and 2007-2008 Edge, MKX and Ranger Vehicles - Driver Airbag Inflator Replacement
- 10125092Oct 11, 2017Certain 2006-2008 Model Year Fusion and Milan, 2006 Zephyr, 2007-2008 MKZ and 2007-2008 Edge, MKX and Ranger Vehicles - Driver Airbag Inflator Replacement
- 10115964Jul 12, 2017Certain 2007-2008 Model Year Ranger Vehicles - Driver Airbag Inflator Replacement
- 10109083Sep 7, 2016Certain 2007-2008 Model Year Ranger Vehicles - Driver Airbag Inflator Replacement
- 10024696Feb 1, 20082007-2008 ranger - b1342 in occupant classification sensor (ocs) system module.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 | 4 | 4% |
| 2023 | 2 | 11% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 196 | 83% |
| 2010 | 128 | 82% |
| 2009 | 144 | 85% |
| 2008 | 295 | 90% |
| 2007 | 236 | 87% |
| 2006 | 175 | 64% |
| 2005 | 132 | 46% |
| 2004 | 189 | 47% |
| 2003 | 25 | 10% |
| 2002 | 37 | 11% |
| 2001 | 62 | 12% |
| 2000 | 67 | 10% |
| 1999 | 79 | 10% |
| 1998 | 32 | 6% |
| 1997 | 22 | 5% |
| 1996 | 25 | 6% |
| 1995 | 18 | 6% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2008 Ford Ranger
10 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Ford Ranger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology