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Vehicle recall 16V036000 · January 25, 2016

2004-2006 Ford Ranger

Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles manufactured March 24, 2003, to May 4, 2006. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S03. Note: This recall supersedes 14V-343 and only applies to Rangers manufactured in North America.
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.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
16V036000
Reported to NHTSA
January 25, 2016
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer campaign
16S03
Owner notification
February 26, 2016
Vehicles potentially affected
361,692
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Recall 16V036000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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