2000 Ford Ranger air bags problems
67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2000 Ford Ranger — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford ranger. While driving, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact called planet ford (20403 I-45, spring, tx 77388, (281) 719-3700) and schedule a diagnostic appointment. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was…”
filed Sep 9, 2019
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2000 ford ranger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v036000 (air bags). 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 manufacturer…”
filed Oct 20, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Ranger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ranger | 2 | 6% |
| 2024 Ranger | 3 | 5% |
| 2022 Ranger | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 Ranger | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 Ranger | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 Ranger | 4 | 2% |
| 2011 Ranger | 196 | 83% |
| 2010 Ranger | 128 | 82% |
| 2009 Ranger | 143 | 85% |
| 2008 Ranger | 293 | 90% |
| 2007 Ranger | 236 | 87% |
| 2006 Ranger | 174 | 64% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Ford Ranger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.