2011 Ford Ranger Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 196about this part
- Share
- 83%of 235 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 196 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 Ford Ranger, 83% of the 235 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 6 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.
“I was driving on a straight road. The front wheel on drivers side fell off causing the truck to roll going airborne and landing upside down in a creek down a 20 ft embankment. The airbag was recalled and replaced at a local Ford dealer. The airbag did not deploy. Last thing I remember was gently tapping my brake.”
NHTSA complaint #11330244, filed 2020-06, 117,000 miles“I was first notified in january. Have received 2 letters from Ford, stating parts were available. It is now june and still np parts. I am number 13 on list at garber Ford, gcs for repair. I cannot drive vehicle or if I do, I am at risk. What is problem with Ford or supplier? Truck is now useless to me.”
NHTSA complaint #11101438, filed 2018-06, 52,000 miles“Takata recall I have been twice to a Ford dealer and called two Ford dealers concerning my passenger airbag problem. They say that they do not have the part. I have sent a letter to the Ford company. I did not hear back from them. My wife will not ride with me as a passenger. What can I do. I did not have an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11043898, filed 2017-11, 22,100 miles“Takata recall - no Ford dealers in my area have any replacement air bags since my calls starting in 8-22-17 and today. When they get them in, I was told Ford will mail me a letter to bring my Ford Ranger xlt in to get it installed. I don't want to miss out on this free replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #11044106, filed 2017-11, 39,000 miles“Takata recall. I was notified in july 2016 of the recall of my rangers passenger side airbag. I have called my local Ford dealer three times since being notified, today (october 20 2017) being the latest call. Each time the dealer has said that no parts are yet available.”
NHTSA complaint #11035090, filed 2017-10, 50,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V001000Jan 7, 2019DO NOT DRIVEFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia…Covers: Ford Ranger 2010–2011, Mustang 2010–2014, Fusion 2010–2012 +5 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…
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 2011 Ford Ranger
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Ford Ranger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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