Ford Ranger Recall R/2018/118: Side Airbag Initiator May Be Defective, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 May 2018
- Launched
- 50
- vehicles in the UK
- 17S04
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Ranger vehicles built between 7 October 2016 and 17 November 2016. Some vehicles may have been fitted with a defective side airbag initiator. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles fit new side airbags. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may have been fitted with a defective side airbag initiator. This may cause the side airbag not to deploy in an accident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SIDE AIRBAG INITIATOR MAY BE DEFECTIVE Defect: Affected vehicles may have been fitted with a defective side airbag initiator. This may cause the side airbag not to deploy in an accident. Remedy: On affected vehicles fit new side airbags.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the side airbag not to deploy in an accident.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles fit new side airbags.
Are You Affected?
Ranger built between 7 October 2016 and 17 November 2016 may be included. Ford estimates 50 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ford, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ford.
- Book with any franchised Ford dealer, quoting the campaign code 17S04 or the DVSA reference R/2018/118. See how to get a Ford recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RangerEngine failure | Urgent | R/2026/289 | |
| Kuga, RangerPotential exhaust gas recirculation valve failure | Urgent | R/2026/160 | |
| RangerHigh voltage battery tray retaining bracket replacement | Urgent | R/2026/123 | |
| RangerAutomatic Transmission no reverse | Low | R/2026/174 | |
| RangerTransmission oil pump gears software update | Low | R/2026/127 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2018/011 on 19 Mar 2018, for casting defect may cause alloy wheel(s) to crack. The one launched after it was R/2018/082 on 16 Jul 2018, for clutch pressure plate may fracture. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/118, launched 9 May 2018. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.