Ford Ranger Recall R/2019/335: Air Bag Inflator May Rupture On Deployment, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Oct 2019
- Launched
- 16,520
- vehicles in the UK
- 18S02
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Ranger vehicles built between 5 August 2005 and 15 December 2005. Driver and passenger air bags may cause injury if deployed. The dealer will replace Driver and Passenger air bag inflators. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Driver and passenger air bags may cause injury if deployed.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIR BAG INFLATOR MAY RUPTURE ON DEPLOYMENT Defect: Driver and passenger air bags may cause injury if deployed. Remedy: Replace Driver and Passenger air bag inflators.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause injury if deployed.
The Fix
The dealer will replace Driver and Passenger air bag inflators.
Are You Affected?
Ranger built between 5 August 2005 and 15 December 2005 may be included. Ford estimates 16,520 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 18S02 or the DVSA reference R/2019/335. 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/2019/061 on 17 Sep 2019, for air bag inflator to be replaced. The one launched after it was R/2019/334 on 5 Nov 2019, for seat belt anchorage bolt partially engaged. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/335, launched 4 October 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.