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Medium RiskNHTSA
Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Airbags & Safety

Ford Motor Company: 2004-2006 Ford Ranger Passenger Air Bag Inflators

Agency Publication Date: February 24, 2023
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Summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 98,550 Ranger vehicles from the 2004-2006 model years because replacement front passenger air bag inflators installed during a previous recall may have been installed incorrectly. The defect involves inflators that were part of a prior safety action but were not correctly fitted during that service. Dealers will inspect the air bag inflator and reinstall it correctly if necessary, at no cost to the vehicle owner.

Risk

An incorrectly installed inflator may prevent the passenger air bag from inflating properly during a collision, which increases the risk of occupant injury during a crash.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your vehicle's identification number (VIN) to see if your 2004-2006 Ford Ranger is included in this recall (NHTSA ID 23V125 or Ford ID 23S08).
  2. Contact a local Ford dealership to schedule a free inspection and potential reinstallation of the front passenger air bag inflator.
  3. If you have further questions, contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall number 23S08.
  4. Be aware that this recall (23V125) has been fully superseded by a newer recall, 23V-306; ensure your dealer addresses the most current requirements for your vehicle.
  5. For additional information, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Inspection and reinstallation of the front passenger air bag inflator.

How to: Contact a Ford dealer to have the inflator inspected and reinstalled correctly at no charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2004-2006 Ford Ranger

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 23V125000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Sold By: Authorized Ford Dealers
Units Affected: 98,550 vehicles(986% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: April 5, 2023
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 23S08
Agency Last Updated: October 15, 2024

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response