FORD 2005 FORD RANGER Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2005 FORD RANGER
Brand
FORD
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2005
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2005 FORD RANGER vehicles due to air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module issues. An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. The replacement frontal passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the front passenger air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S08. This recall has been fully superseded by recall 23V-306.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026