CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Ford Ranger has 12 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 272 complaints with NHTSA, including 14 crashes, 2 fires, 10 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (175 reports).
2006 Ford Ranger recalls
Passenger Air Bag May Not Inflate Properly in a Crash
Replacement front passenger air bag inflators installed under an earlier recall may have been put in incorrectly.
Passenger airbag may not inflate properly in a crash
Some 2004-2006 Ford Ranger trucks received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under an earlier recall, and those inflators may have been installed incorrectly.
Front air bag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments
Certain 2004-2006 Ford Ranger vehicles may have a replacement driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator that can explode over time.
Front Air Bag Inflator Can Explode and Send Metal Fragments
Some front air bag inflators used as replacement service parts may rupture when the air bag deploys.
Passenger Airbag May Explode in a Crash, Causing Injury
This recall covers a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that may rupture when the airbag deploys.
Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Injuring Occupants
The driver-side frontal airbag inflator can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Driver airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants
The driver-side frontal airbag inflator can develop excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys, which may cause the inflator to rupture.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture in a crash
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator can build up excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys, which may cause the inflator to rupture.
Driver Airbag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments
The driver-side frontal airbag inflator can build up excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys, which may cause the inflator to rupture.
Passenger Air Bag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash
The passenger-side frontal air bag inflator in certain 2004-2006 Ford Ranger trucks may be affected by moisture intrusion over time.
Most common 2006 Ford Ranger problems
Problem areas named in the 272 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 175 |
| Structure | 26 |
| Suspension | 20 |
| Unknown Or Other | 16 |
| Engine | 12 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 |
| Steering | 5 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Ranger. Before purchasing the vehicle, the vehicle was involved in a crash and the driver's side air bag had deployed. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 17V787000 (Air Bags) and 17V788000 (Air Bags). In 2019, the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repairs; however, the dealer only completed repair under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V788000 (Air Bags). The contact was informed that the driver's side air bag was missing. The vehicle was then taken to a Collision Center, which installed the front driver's side air bag and seat belt from a salvage yard and cleared the SRS System warning light. The vehicle was taken back to the deal
The contact owned a 2006 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while at a stop light, a crash occurred involving two other vehicles. During the crash, one of the other vehicles crashed into the contactâs vehicle, causing severe damages to the front-end of the vehicle; however, the air bags failed to deploy. The Fire Department was called to the scene and removed the front driverâs side door to free the contact from the vehicle. The contact sustained a neck injury and was later taken by her daughter to seek medical attention. A Police report was filed at the scene. The vehicle was destroyed and towed away. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V788000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that while stopped at a red light, both driver and passenger front air bags deployed without impact. The contact lost control and the vehicle then crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact received shoulder and neck injuries, medical attention was needed. The second vehicle occupant also sustained a back injury and medical attention was sought. A police report was filed but the information was not available. The contact cut the air bags out with a pocket knife and the vehicle was taken to the resident. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where th
Problem with fuel pump city switch keeps burning up and causing my truck to to die while Iâm driving it. I have got it checked by a mechanic shop and the problem keeps happening. The fuel pump, the cut off switch and the connector and wires have all been replaced and it still continues to happen. This has been happening for years and is causing me to almost get in a car accident.
My truck has been to the dealer on a number of occasions. The dealership (Access Ford, Corpus Christi, Texas) claims that the air bag was replaced. I brought the truck to the dealership in for the airbag issue in January 2017. When I kept receiving notices about the recall and checking the data bases (data bases noted the recall as not completed) I brought the truck back to the dealership in April 2023. Again a check of the recall data bases noted that the recall was not completed. During the April 2023 visit the dealership stated that it was a documentation issue and would recheck the air bag part and ID number and reenter it into the system. Checked the data bases recently and found tha
2006 Ford Ranger questions
Does the 2006 Ford Ranger have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls for the 2006 Ford Ranger: Passenger Air Bag May Not Inflate Properly in a Crash; Passenger airbag may not inflate properly in a crash; Front air bag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; Front Air Bag Inflator Can Explode and Send Metal Fragments; Passenger Airbag May Explode in a Crash, Causing Injury. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford Ranger?
Based on 272 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (175), Structure (26), Suspension (20).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Ford Ranger has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.