Ford Ranger Complaints (2008)

326 consumer complaints on file.

#11756925August 14, 2026
AIR BAGS, STRUCTURE:BODY, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was driving my brother in laws truck and went to dodge a deer My airbag deployed and caused me to crash into a sign on the driveway leading to my house causing extensive damage to the vehicle and the property sign I was knocked out unconscious and when I came to I got out and walked home and the next morning I had the truck towed to my house
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755917August 10, 2026
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that parts were unavailable for the recall repair. In addition, the contact stated that several attempts were made to have the recall repair performed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528310June 22, 2023
AIR BAGS
Car accident on 6/21/2023 - Richardson Texas Air bags never deployed. The truck hit a tree head on . The air bags were maintainced at the Ford dealership a couple of years ago when we got the recall notice Passanger air bag never deployed
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
2
Deaths:
0
#11488190October 6, 2022
AIR BAGS
Several attempts have been made to attain an appointment to remedy this recall with a local dealership (Long-Lewis) in Corinth, MS. As of today, I have made six attempts to talk with service about this recall, no response has yet been offered. My concern is that I have been driving this vehicle since I purchased new in February 2008 with a potential grenade imitating an air bag and Ford Motor company and or their dealerships do not seem to take this concern seriously. Why is the Federal government (NHSTA) so passive about safety?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11483140September 6, 2022
AIR BAGS
Recently purchased this truck and apparetly the passeenger air bag was missing or had previosly failed by imploding. I do not now the history of vehicle. I Carried the truck to Rockwall Ford in Rockwall, Texas to have the air bag recall taken care off. After being there for a week the service manager called me and said Ford would not pay for this since passenger air bag was missing. Ford said I would need to pay for the service myself. I have a major problem with Ford now because they are obligated by law to repace the air bags regardless any of prior events. Priors are totally irrevelant and meaningless. End result I want Ford Motor Company to replace the 2 air bags a no cost to me the consumer. I will continue to pursue the above until there is a satisfactory resolution Please advise Sincerely Larry Kinsey Ph. 214 650 3301 [email protected] 3951 Fm 550 Royse City, Tex. 75189 Rockwall Ford ph. 972-290-2200 or 972-290-2257
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11469894June 18, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
The rear frame is rotted I am a retired ASA certified in 5 categories Mechanic and I have my ranger apart now but I need new rear frame where the spring hangers rotted out and the bracket that runs the top of the gas tank is rotted out that holds the 2 frame rails is rotted out. THESE PIECES CANNOT BE WELDED. Needs a new frame.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11443446December 11, 2021
AIR BAGS
This recall has been unresolved for over 2 years.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11430434August 25, 2021
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that after lending the vehicle to a neighbor, the neighbor informed the contact that the vehicle was making an abnormal noise. Upon inspection, the contact became aware that the rear spring hangers had detached. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. Invalid VIN.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11427927August 5, 2021
AIR BAGS
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Ford Ranger. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. Several dealers including AutoNation Ford Littleton (8252 S Broadway, Littleton, CO 80122), Schomp Ford (150 S Havana St, Aurora, CO 80012), O'Meara Ford (400 W 104th Ave, Northglenn, CO 80234), Larry H. Miller Ford Lakewood (11595 W 6th Ave, Lakewood, CO 80215) and Phil Long Ford (1114 Motor City Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80905) were contacted and confirmed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11418317May 24, 2021
AIR BAGS
Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2008 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to the recall was unavailable. A dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11386129January 2, 2021
AIR BAGS
WE ARE STILL GETTING RECALL NOTICES EVEN THOUGH THE AIRBAGS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. WE CONTACTED FORD AND THEY SAID THEY HAVE RECORD OF THE REPAIR BEING COMPLETED BUT WE NEED TO CONTACT DMV TO GET IT RECORDED.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11350702August 21, 2020
SEAT BELTS
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT TEARING IN HALF OVER PAST 2 YEARS
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11300841January 21, 2020
STRUCTURE:BODY
REAR END OF TRUCK IS ROTTING AWAY SPARE TIRE HOLDER BROKE WHILE DRIVING SPARE WAS HANGING DOWN HAD TO BE REMOVED LUCKILY IT STAYED ATTACHED TO THE TRUCK WITH THE CABLE AND DIDN'T HIT ANY VEHICLE'S THE BED IS EXTREMELY RUSTED IF I GET IN THE BACK OF THE BED IT CRACKS AND FEELS LIKE YOUR GOING TO FALL THROUGH BED IS BECOMING LOOSE AND LEANING TO ONE SIDE. ITS A 12 YEAR OLD VEHICLE SO I EXPECT SOME PROBLEMS BUT NOT THIS EXTENSIVE I FEEL LIKE ITS UNSAFE TO DRIVE WITHOUT A NEW BED ON IT
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11298180January 9, 2020
STRUCTURE:BODY
FRAME HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT AND IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11288252December 10, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PURCHASED USED 2008 FORD RANGER THAT HAS ISSUES WITH MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH MALFUNCTIONING ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOT WORKING OR HIGH BEAMS ENGAGING ALTHOUGH THE TURN SIGNALS ARE NOT AFFECTED AS OF YET. THIS HAPPENS WHEN VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AS WELL AS MOVING . THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL JUST QUIT WORKING WHILE DRIVING SAME WITH HIGH BEAMS. I NOTIFIED AND ASKED FORD TODAY IF THIS WAS NORMAL .
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11267491October 10, 2019
STRUCTURE, STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
2008 FORD RANGER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO RUST OVER FRAME OF VEHICLE WHICH ATTRIBUTED TO OUR PROBLEMS. *AS *JS
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11242944August 10, 2019
AIR BAGS
I WENT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY FIXED THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. BUT AFTER REPAIR THE AIR BAG RATTLES. THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG HAS NEVER BEEN REPLACED WE R GOING ON YEAR 3. WHEN I REACH OUT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY KEEP TELLING ME THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR FAR TOO LONG
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11242335August 7, 2019
STRUCTURE:BODY
TOOK TRUCK IN FOR SMALL REPAIR ON POWER STEERING HOSE. MECHANIC TOLD ME THE UNDERSIDE IS SO RUSTED IT ISN'T EVEN SAFE TO DRIVE HOME. RECOMMENDS JUNKING VEHICLE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11240651July 30, 2019
STRUCTURE:BODY
FRAME RUSTING ON THE BED. IT IS LOOSE AND WOBBLY AND MAY COME OFF. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 55,000 MILES ON IT. NOTICED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND CHECKING OVER MY SHOULDER TO PASS. SAW THE BED OF THE TRUCK MOVING ABOUT.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11206874May 10, 2019
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V024000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. CLEVELAND FORD (2496 S LEE HWY, CLEVELAND, TN 37311 (423) 472-5454) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WERE NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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