general problems of the 2004 Ford Ranger - part 2

141 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2004 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Ford Ranger based on all problems reported for the 2004 Ranger.

36 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/24/2018

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v788000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (sakelaris Ford Lincoln of camdenton, 268 mo-5 bus, camdenton, mo 65020, (573) 232-1566) confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

37 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/20/2018

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v788000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Egolf Ford of brevard (1235 asheville hwt, brevard, nc) was contacted and confirmed that the parts would not be available for the recall remedy for another seven weeks. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

38 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/16/2018

Ford has exceeded a reasonable amount of time to have the air bags fixed. The letter I received in January states in bold letters that parts are available now and to call my dealership to schedule a repair. It is not April and the dealership still does not have the parts. Ford needs to be held accountable and parts need to be delivered.

39 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2018

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v787000 (air bags) and 17v788000 (air bags). The manufacturer failed to repair the vehicle within a reasonable amount of time. The dealer (beach Ford in virginia beach, virginia, 757-486-2717) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

40 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/12/2018

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v788000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Crest Ford (26333 van dyke, center line, mi) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

41 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/11/2018

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v788000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Antelope valley Ford Lincoln (1155 auto mall dr, lancaster, CA) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was contacted, but was unable to receive a response due to an automated system stating the office was closed. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

42 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/11/2018

***takata recall*** I have been unable to get this safety recall completed by my local Ford dealer for over two years now. Every time I call I am told they don't have the parts. I don't know what to do.

43 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/11/2018

Takata recall. I have called three Ford dealership that are in my area. Each dealership has informed me that parts are not available despite the recall notice specifying that they are available. All three dealership requested that I call back between a timeframe starting from three weeks from now to three months. Due to the serious nature of this recall, I am unable to drive my vehicle causing loss of job man hours, loss of income and potential loss of job.

44 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2018

Ford motor company sent me a recall notice for both driver and passenger takata airbags in January, 2018. This notice says replacement air bags are available. My local Ford dealer ordered replacement air bags in March, 2018. My dealer has not yet received the replacement air bags (as of 23 April 2018). This dealer says Ford has failed to supply replacement air bags for a large number of locally owned Ford products. Ford has lied to me by saying replacement parts are available, and has failed to supply parts for a mandatory recall of potentially deadly pieces of my vehicle. I urge the NHTSA, in the strongest possible terms, to join with other federal agencies to sanction Ford motor company with huge monetary fines and criminal charges against its executives, and to force Ford motor company to immediately provide replacement air bags for all its affected vehicles. Meanwhile, force Ford motor company to furnish to affected Ford vehicle owners, free of charge, similar vehicles for customer use until Ford's explosive takata air bags are actually replaced. This corporate malfeasance is unconscionable. My government needs to protect me from this long known, potentially deadly, faulty product.

45 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/02/2018

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v788000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Don's Ford Subaru BMW of utica (5712 horatio st, uthica, NY) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

46 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2018

Tl-takata air bag recall - the contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v778000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Town Ford Lincoln located at 700 3rd st southeast, east wenatchee, washington, 98802 was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part distribution disconnect. Ad.

47 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2018

Letter from Ford announcing recall (the second time) in January, 2018. Called west hills Ford, bremerton, washington in January, they do not have parts yet. Called again February 13, still no parts. Called in early March, still no parts. Checked with other Ford dealers, they have same problem. Called west hills 3-26-2018, they do not have parts and don't expect them until mid-may. This is completely unacceptable and Ford is not any help with the solution.

48 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/30/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v788000 (air bags); however, the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (stevens Ford Lincoln, 717 bridgeport Ave, milford, CT 06460, (203) 783-5900) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

49 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2017

"takata recall" went to dealer twice on this recall, second time made appointment after telling them what it was for, the recall number, vehicle VIN, etc. Took day off work for appointment only to be told they couldn't comply as they didn't have the parts. Why did they make the appointment with no parts? I am tired of the games on this issue. Ford owes me a new truck.

50 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/13/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v788000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (blue springs Ford, 3200 NW south outer rd, blue springs, mo 64015) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

51 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/13/2017

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v788000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Bert wolfe Ford (1900 patrick st plaza, charleston, wv) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

52 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/13/2017

Tl- takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v788000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The conact called the holmes tuttle Ford Lincoln tucson dealer at (888) 298-7826, located at 660 west auto mall dr, tucson, az, 85705 and also the lithia Ford Lincoln of boise dealer at 208-398-2106, located at 8853 west fairview Ave, boise id 83704, boise, id, and confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect fe.

53 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/13/2017

Tl the contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v788000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called tasca Ford (1300 pontiac Ave, cranston, ri) and was informed that the parts were on backorder. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

54 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/13/2017

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v788000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Big country Ford Lincoln (500 w commerce st, brownwood, TX 76801) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

55 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/13/2017

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v788000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called cleveland Ford at (855) 534-1919 (2496 s lee hwy, cleveland, TN 37311) and was informed that the parts were on backorder. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the parts would be expedited. The contact had not heard back from the manufacturer. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

56 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/11/2017

Tl the contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v788000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local dealer (brian toliver Ford, 539 east goode road, quitman, TX 75783) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

57 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/08/2017

(hk - why is mileage listed if there was no failure?) tl the contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v788000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair as the recall notice was received over a year ago. The dealer (crain Ford of little rock, 4601 colonel glenn plaza dr, little rock, ar 72210, (501) 542-6041) stated that parts were not available for recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact received a postcard from tk holdings about takata filing for bankruptcy. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The mileage is 170000.

58 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/08/2017

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59 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2017

~tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 17v788000 (air bags) was received in December of 2017, indicating that parts were available. After contacting several local dealers, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was referred back to the dealers. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

60 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 17v788000 (air bags) was received in December of 2017, indicating that parts were available. The contact stated that after contacting Ford of murfreesboro (1550 NW broad st. , murfreesboro, TN), she was informed that the parts needed to repair the defect were not available. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was referred back to the dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

61 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2017

Tl - takata recall- the contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number 17v788000(air bag) was received in December 2017 indicating the parts needed to repair the vehicle were available. After contact the local dealer salmon Ford in idaho and the manufacturer the contact was informed that the parts were not available. The vehicle had not experienced the failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Jft.

62 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2017

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 17v788000 (air bags) was received in December of 2017. After contacting the dealer (banner Ford, 1943 north causeway blvd, mandeville, la) and the manufacturer, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the defect were not available. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

63 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2017

Tl the contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 17v788000 (air bags) was received in December of 2017. After contacting the local dealer (astrog Ford, 2028 7th street, parkerberg, wv) and the manufacturer, the contact was informed that parts were available. After taking the vehicle to the dealer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

64 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 17v788000 (air bags) was received in December of 2017. The recall notice indicated that the parts were available and advised that a service appointment be scheduled with the local dealer. After contacting the local dealer (carman Ford in wilmington, DE) on several occasions, the contact was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

65 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/13/2017

Takata recall - my son drives this vehicle and we just bought it. It is very scary to think that the air bag installed to save his life could take it. We don't have an extra car for him to drive. We would not have bought it if we knew and the dealer probably knew. My husband drives a Toyota tacoma that has the same problem. I figured I'll just deal with it right away and was told that the new airbags will not be available until the end of 2017. My son is a new driver, this will make it the longest worrisome 5-6 months.

66 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/03/2017

Takata recall, it has been a long time since the original recall on air bags. The news the other night stated quit driving because it could cause death. I received recall order in the mail today, call dealer, air bags removed from shelf. What am I supposed to do? I need a truck and this one has been garage kept. On fixed income cant afford to buy another.

67 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/26/2017

Tl-takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v036000 (air bags) however, the parts do to the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Th dealer at, germain Ford of columbus 7250 sawmill rd, columbus, OH 43235 (614) 889-7777, was contact and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall repair. The manufacture was made aware of the issue and were not able to confirmed when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Aa.

68 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/28/2017

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v788000 ( air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact contacted autonation Ford littleton at 8252 s broadway, littleton, CO 80122 at 303-578-6106 where they informed the contact that the part was ot yet available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not expereinced any failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Ak.

69 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/25/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v036000 (air bags) was received in January of 2016. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN tool confirms parts not available.

70 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/24/2016

When will Ford remedy the recall on the air bags? it has been nearly a year for the company to make the correction. How long will owners have to face the possibility of an accident?.



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