Ford Motor Company – Replacement Air Bag Inflator Incorrectly Installed

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.


Report Received Date 02/24/2023
NHTSA ID 23V125000
Consequence Summary An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code 23S08
Potentially Affected 98550
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V125000)

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