The 2007 Ford Ranger has 4 recalls, all involving the Takata airbag inflators — both driver and passenger side — which can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
These recalls all trace to the same underlying defect: airbag inflators that degrade over time when exposed to high humidity and heat cycling, conditions common in warm, humid climates. When the airbag deploys in a crash, the inflator can explode rather than inflate the bag normally, scattering sharp metal fragments toward the driver and front passenger. Because this defect is driven by long-term environmental exposure, vehicles in hot or coastal regions face elevated risk, but the recall applies broadly. Both the driver-side and passenger-side inflators are affected, meaning neither front seat occupant is protected by an intact airbag if a crash occurs. Prior repair attempts in earlier phases of this recall campaign did not fully resolve the issue for all vehicles, which is why multiple filings cover overlapping model years and geographic zones.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's side air bag inflator may explode. This can happen when the propellant degrades after prolonged exposure to high heat, humidity, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with a new one at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The driver or passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the air bag module and replace the module or inflator if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator at no cost. Ford will mail recall notices and notify owners when parts are available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator at no cost once parts become available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
