Ford Everest, Ranger Recall R/2019/061: Air Bag Inflator To Be Replaced, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Sep 2019
- Launched
- 41,475
- vehicles in the UK
- 19S06
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Everest, Ranger vehicles built between 2 February 2004 and 2 September 2014. Driver & Passenger air bag may deploy incorrectly if activated. The dealer will replace the passenger air bag inflator. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Driver & Passenger air bag may deploy incorrectly if activated.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIR BAG INFLATOR TO BE REPLACED Defect: Driver & Passenger air bag may deploy incorrectly if activated Remedy: Replace the passenger air bag inflator
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: air bag inflator to be replaced.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the passenger air bag inflator.
Are You Affected?
Everest, Ranger built between 2 February 2004 and 2 September 2014 may be included. Ford estimates 41,475 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 19S06 or the DVSA reference R/2019/061. 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/2019/212 on 29 Aug 2019, for potential battery acid leakage around negative terminal. The one launched after it was R/2019/335 on 4 Oct 2019, for air bag inflator may rupture on deployment. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/061, launched 17 September 2019. 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.