Ford Ranger Recall R/2019/155: Airbag Inflator May Rupture Upon Deployment, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 31 Jul 2021
- Launched
- 211,055
- vehicles in the UK
- 17S42
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Ranger vehicles built between 7 April 2003 and 4 May 2006. Air bag inflators may not operate as intended. The dealer will replace air bag inflator. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Air bag inflators may not operate as intended.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG INFLATOR MAY RUPTURE UPON DEPLOYMENT Defect: Air bag inflators may not operate as intended Remedy: Replace air bag inflator
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: airbag inflator may rupture upon deployment.
The Fix
The dealer will replace air bag inflator.
Are You Affected?
Ranger built between 7 April 2003 and 4 May 2006 may be included. Ford estimates 211,055 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 17S42 or the DVSA reference R/2019/155. 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/2021/225 on 16 Jun 2021, for incorrect location information may be sent from the ecall system. The one launched after it was R/2021/281 on 10 Aug 2021, for the fuel injector fuel return line connection may not be fully secure. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/155, launched 31 July 2021. 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.