KnownCarProblems2007 Ford Ranger Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 270 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Ford Ranger, most often about the air bags (87% of complaints, typically around 75,000 miles). It is 8th of 23 Ranger model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory2 recalls for this car came with a do-not-drive warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2007 Ford Ranger problems
Air bags
236 complaints · 87%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
Takata recall 2007 Ford Ranger december 2017. Nothing done. Told parts would not be ready until march of 2018. Was told not to drive my vehicle. I have only my Ranger and with all the recall noise and no loaner to use with out my paying for the loaner..I am up a tree.
Takata airbag 16s26 on the 12th of october 2018 I went to bill kay Ford in midlothian illinois 60445. They perform the recall and everything was fine on the 17th they called me and said they made a mistake and needed me to bring it back I brought it back on the 18th of october and every since then the airbag…
Body and structure
13 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 80,500 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that during an inspection, the technician notice that the cross member of the frame were severely corroded. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.
Excessive frame rot,spare tire frame rotted out and broke,crossmember rotted out,rear shackle rotted out and broke,rear bumper frame attactment rotted out frame rot mid frame and cracked front of bed all rotted out, truck only has 70k miles on it
Wheels and tires
7 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 27,000 miles. Parts named most often: pressure monitoring and regulating systems, valve.
I was driving my 2007 Ford range with only 12,920 miles on it when my right front tire suddenly lost air. This caused the vehicle to slide sideways on the snowy road. I was able to regain control because no other cars were around. When the tire was inspected the cause of the sudden deflation was determined to be a…
Tire valve stem failure on 2007 Ford Ranger. 1st failure dec 08, second failure may 09. I just receive a reminder letter from Ford recommending checking the tire pressure routinely and noting that there has been a problem identified with these valve stems. I checked the remaining two and they are both about to fall…
Electrical
5 complaints · 2%On 10-07-2007 my 2007' Ford Ranger pick up burned up in a fire that started on the inside of the passenger side where the air bag was. Also the right kick panel was also burned. Up. The fire dept. Came out put the fire out and told US. There was another Ford truck that they owned which did the same thing, I called the…
While trying to start my 07 Ford Ranger it lost most of its power all of a sudden. The only power I can get is on auxiliary (turning the key back) but even then all I get are wipers, dome light and radio. Then when I turn the key off the fuse boxes make a ticking noise. After testing all fuses and connections I found…
Other or unspecified
5 complaints · 2%The vehicle was in motion, I was driving along the highway when I heard a loud ticking noise coming from behind the glove box. I do not know if the ticking noise has anything to do with the air bags but the ticking noise is defintely coming from the passenger air bag location. I have not had a repair technician…
How can I find out if other vehicle issues are some how related to the air bag recall, before I spend my own money for repairs? The issues I am hvng are in the vacinity of the air bags. Specifically the blend door and air conditioner.
Suspension
4 complaints · 2%Parts named most often: multiple axle, front, rear.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Ranger . While driving 65 MPH the passenger front wheel bent inwards without warnings. Consequently he lost vehicle control, and was struck by a semi-trailer. The vehicle was completely destroyed. Upon further inspection a technician concluded that the control arm failed. The insurance…
The contact owned a 2007 Ford Ranger. While driving at 15 MPH, the rear of the vehicle suddenly went downwards. As a result, the contact crashed into a building. The contact noticed that the rear passenger side axle fractured. The contact sustained wrist and hip injuries that required medical attention. A police…
Engine
4 complaints · 2%Parts named most often: exhaust system.
The truck was running very rough. Found codes po171 and p2195 for o2 sensor stuck lean and bank 1 lean. Replaced b1s1 o2 sensor also mass air sensor. This truck has only 33,500 miles driven. Also had to reline front disc brakes ,replace front brake rotors and reline rear brakes and replace brake drums. This truck is…
The engine randomly revives extremely high, even when idling at traffic lights. Revives extremely high when in motion, both on city streets and highway.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Ford Ranger recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on april 9, 2021 for the passenger side, and november 14, 2022 for the driver side. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21s12.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 ranger, 2006-2012 fusion, lincoln zephyr, lincoln mkz, 2006-2011 mercury milan, 2007-2010 ford edge, and lincoln mkx vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began march 17, 2021. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21s05.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 mustang, 2004-2011 ranger, 2009-2011 mercury milan, 2006 ford gt, 2008-2012 fusion, 2007-2010 edge and lincoln mkx, and 2009-2010 lincoln mkz vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the recall and that parts are not yet available began mailing march 1, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19s01.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2012 ford fusion and mustang and lincoln zephyr and mkz vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, ford is recalling certain 2009 ford ranger, edge, fusion and mustang, lincoln mkx, mkz and zephyr and mercury milan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia and west virginia, or "zone b." additionally, unless included in "zone a" or "zone b" above, ford is recalli
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on july 15, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19s01.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 ford ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 ford fusion, mercury milan and lincoln zephyr/mkz vehicles, 2007-2010 ford edge, lincoln mkx vehicles, 2005-2006 ford gt vehicles, and 2005-2011 ford mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, ford is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 ford ranger, edge and lincoln mkx vehicles, 2006-2008 ford fusion, mercury milan and lincoln zephyr/mkz vehicles, 2005-2006 ford gt vehicles and 2005-2008 ford mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana,
Lights: brake lights
Risk: Non-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the switches free of charge. The safety recall began on august 15, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Full defect summary
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from january 25, 2011, through april 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service parts distributed to dealers for certain 2004 through 2011 model year ranger trucks, 2002 through 2005 model year excursion vehicles, and 2002 through 2007 model year f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the multi-function switch was shipped with a subcomponent (slider) that may experience deformation. A multi-function switch with a deformed slider may malfunction causing the turn signal, tail lights, hazard warning signal flashers and/or brake lights not to activate.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Tire valve cracking
Summary
On october 14, 2008, odi opened pe08-060 to investigate allegations of cracked and leaking snap-in tire valves in model year (my) 2007 vehicles manufactured by ford motor company.the valves were supplied to ford by topseal auto-parts, a subsidiary of the shanghai baolong automotive corporation in china.valves made by topseal for aftermarket sale were the subject of two recent safety recalls by tech international (08t-018) and dill air controls (08t-028), the latter of which was investigated by odi in pe08-036 and ea08-022.the defect conditions addressed by the aftermarket tire valve recalls both involved inadequate resistance to ozone cracking due to issues with the supply of anti-ozonant ch
Questions about the 2007 Ford Ranger
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford Ranger?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (236 complaints, typically around 75,000 miles); body and structure (13 complaints, typically around 80,500 miles); wheels and tires (7 complaints, typically around 27,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Ford Ranger have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 10, 2021 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Ford Ranger?
- It is 8th of 23 Ranger model years by number of complaints, with 270 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.