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2003 Ford Ranger Airbags Problems

Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Ford Ranger has 22 NHTSA airbags complaints and 0 airbags-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Ford Ranger

Speed Control
31
Structure
30
Brakes
29
Suspension
23
Engine
22
Airbags
22
Electrical
16
Powertrain
14
Other
13
Fuel System
11
Seat Belts
8
Tires
8
Steering
7
Lights
4
Latches & Locks
3

22

Complaints

0

Recalls

9

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Airbags Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 21, 2019AIR BAGSI BOUGHT THIS TRUCK USED ,IS THERE A RECALL ON THE AIRBAGS OR ANY OTHER RECALLS OF ANY KIND ?? THANK...
Jan 18, 2018AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO FRIENDLY FORD (2800 N TELEG...
Oct 27, 2017AIR BAGSTAKATA RECALL
Sep 13, 2017AIR BAGSAIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THAT IT IS A DEFECT WITH THE AIRBAG. I DO NOT ...
Feb 5, 2016AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBE...
Feb 2, 2016AIR BAGSTACATA RECALL AIRBAG LIGHT IS FLASHING THE STAYS ON .NOT SURE WHAT IS CAUSING IT BUT IT COULD BE SER...
Jan 9, 2016AIR BAGSMY UNCLE WAS DRIVING 60 MPH WHEN HE SWERVED & LOSS CONTROL OF HIS FORD RANGER. HE CROSSED OVER THE O...
Oct 13, 2011AIR BAGSHIT A CAR ON THE FREEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 50-55 MPH. FRONT END AND LEFT FRONT TIRE DAMAGED, HOOD TEN...
Dec 22, 2009AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,CHILD SEAT2003 FORD RANGER PASSENGER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY UNTIL 2 OR 3 SEC. AFTER THE ACCIDENT TRUCK HIT T...
Apr 7, 2008AIR BAGSTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS AIR BAGS WERE NOT FUNCTIONING C...
Oct 4, 2007AIR BAGSTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD RANGER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE GRAVEL ROAD CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO...
Jan 4, 2007AIR BAGSI HAVE A 2003 FORD RANGER IN WHICH THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS MALFUNCTIONING. AT DIFFERENT TIMES ...
Jun 9, 2005AIR BAGSDT: CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION ON JUNE 9, 2005. . THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED BEF...
Jun 2, 2005AIR BAGSDT: CONTACT WAS IN A FRONT END COLLISION, AND DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NO...
Apr 3, 2005AIR BAGSVEHICLE WAS TRAVELING ON THE ROAD AT ABOUT 65 MPH WHEN DRIVER SWERVED TO THE RIGHT TO AVOID DEBRIS. ...
Sep 12, 2004AIR BAGSCONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS STUCK IN A RUT. UPON PUTTING THE VEHICLE BACK IN...
Apr 21, 2004AIR BAGSTHE AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. AS A RESULT, AIR BAGS WERE INOPERATIVE...
Mar 20, 2004AIR BAGSWHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT LOW SPEEDS FRONT AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. DEALERSHIP ...
Mar 9, 2004AIR BAGSI WAS ENVOLVED IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON 3/9/04 AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE MEDIAN WALL WAS H...
Jan 20, 2004AIR BAGSTHE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. *MR THE DEALER REPLACED THE PRE-TENS...

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