Worst 2006 Ford Ranger Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
STRUCTURE:BODY
SUSPENSION
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Ford Ranger.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 172 | 8 | — | 85,727 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 20 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 18 | — | 1 | 88,870 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 16 | 1 | — | 102,162 mi | |
| ENGINE | 12 | — | — | 90,200 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | — | 1 | 43,442 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 7 | 1 | — | 36,355 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 7 | — | — | 90,750 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | 2 | — | 83,900 mi | |
| STEERING | 4 | — | — | 126,667 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 4 | — | — | 120,954 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | — | 26,543 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | — | — | 60,333 mi | |
| WHEELS | 3 | — | — | 96,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 2 | — | — | 1,750 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 61,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 69,440 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2 | — | — | 28,110 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 200 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | 1 | — | 44,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 190,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 2 | — | — | 11,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 300 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 25,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 300 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 17,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 1 | — | — | 22,719 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 7,625 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 49,000 mi |
Recalls for 2006 Ford Ranger
73 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,757,846 vehicles.
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 front passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that 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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that 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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that 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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that 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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that 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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that 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.
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.
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.
+ 63 more recalls
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