2001 Ford Ranger air bags problems
62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2001 Ford Ranger — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The passenger seat belt doesn't latch and the airbag light illuminates sporadically. Occasionally for the entire trip and sometimes it goes on and off throughout the trip, yet other times it functions properly!”
filed Feb 24, 2021
“"takata recall" I have been having problems with the air-bags on my 2001 ford ranger edge 2wd extended cab small pickup truck. I am afraid they're air defective and need to be repaired or replaced. Could you please inform me what I need to do. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of…”
filed Jan 7, 2018
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 2001 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.