FORD RANGER · model year

2007 FORD RANGER

282 NHTSA complaints, 12 crash reports, and 6 active recalls for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2007FORDRANGER carries 282 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 12 crashes, 1 fire, 11 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2007 RANGER is air bags with 231 filings, followed by structure:body (7) and unknown or other (5). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 6 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle, the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 177 investigation files overlapping the 2007 RANGER, and 8 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page, a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

282
Complaints
12
Crashes
1
Fires
11
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

282 filings

Crashes Reported

12 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

Above median complaint volume, review patterns below.

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
AIR BAGS231
STRUCTURE:BODY7
UNKNOWN OR OTHER5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
STRUCTURE3
TIRES3
WHEELS2
EQUIPMENT2
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS2
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR1
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR1
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES1

Recalls (6)

16V38400031/05/2016

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever register

21E01300016/02/2021

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair. The parts include certain driver-side air bag inflators and/or modules, designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang and Mustang GT500. It also i

21V08100016/02/2021

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as

11V35200013/07/2011

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RANGER TRUCKS BUILT FROM JANUARY 25, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AT THE TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANT, AND SERVICE PARTS DISTRIBUTED TO DEALERS FOR CERTAIN 2004 THROUGH 2011 MODEL YEAR RANGER TRUCKS, 2002 THROUGH 2005 MODEL YEAR EXCURSION VEHICLES, AND 2002 TH

21V15800010/03/2021

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to

17V02400010/01/2017

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Marian

Recent Complaints

20230215STEERING

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. Additionally, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 245,000.

Mileage: 245,000

20220604AIR BAGS

I live in Germany and was notified that my airbags are defective and that the parts are available However my dealer is giving me the run around about replacing them. Surly there is someone from Ford Europe or Germany that can assist me, The dealers address is Auto Loffler. Located at Nurnberger Str 106. Wurzburg Germany 97076. Teleophone # 011 49 200010 My name is[XXX] Telephone #[XXX] Surly someone can assist me or get me to the right people to get this safety issue resolved. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).”

20211022AIR BAGS

I HAVE RECEIVES LETTER AFTER LETTER AFTER CARDS EXT FOR A RECALL ON MY AIRBAG FOR THE HASL YEAR AND A HALF i HAVE CALLED THE NUMBER ON THESE CARDS AND LETTER AND HAVE CALLED THE FORS DEALERSHIPD FOR THIS TO BE FIXED..YOU OFFER TO COME TO HOME IS EXACTLY WHAT i AM WILLING TO DO..tHIS IS FORTDS RECALL i AM NOT GOING TO TAKE MY VEHICLE THERE i WANT THEM TO CONME TO MY HOME AND FIX THE ISSUR=E AS ALL THESE LETTERS SAY THEY WILL DO...nO ONE FROM DEALERSHIPS ANSER CALL FROM ME OR YOUR SUPPORT 2800 PEOPLE EITHER i AM NOT GOINGTO KEEP CALLING AND CALLING THRSE DEALERSHIPS cdESIMONE

20210623STRUCTURE:BODY

The frame on my ranger is so rust the spare tire came out from under the truck . I’ve tried to find a used one but no one has them because this is a problem I’ve come to find out with everyone’s. So if you can help me or tell me why these vehicles haven’t been recalled over this problem please get back in touch with me. Thanks

20210429TIRES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HAD DRIVEN OVER A PATCH IN THE ROAD WHICH CAUSED THE SPARE TIRE LOCATED UNDER THE VEHICLE TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. THE TIRE ROLLED DOWN THE ROAD AND INTO A FIELD. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE HIMSELF. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 195,000. CONSUMER STATED THE CABLE THAT RAISES AND LOWER SPARE TIRE BROKE.

Mileage: 195,000

20210429STRUCTURE:BODY

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HAD DRIVEN OVER A PATCH IN THE ROAD WHICH CAUSED THE SPARE TIRE LOCATED UNDER THE VEHICLE TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. THE TIRE ROLLED DOWN THE ROAD AND INTO A FIELD. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE HIMSELF. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 195,000. CONSUMER STATED THE CABLE THAT RAISES AND LOWER SPARE TIRE BROKE.

Mileage: 195,000

20210420STRUCTURE:BODY

EXCESSIVE FRAME ROT,SPARE TIRE FRAME ROTTED OUT AND BROKE,CROSSMEMBER ROTTED OUT,REAR SHACKLE ROTTED OUT AND BROKE,REAR BUMPER FRAME ATTACTMENT ROTTED OUT FRAME ROT MID FRAME AND CRACKED FRONT OF BED ALL ROTTED OUT, TRUCK ONLY HAS 70K MILES ON IT

Mileage: 58,000

20210309STRUCTURE:BODY

2007 FORD RANGER WITH 77360 MILES DID NOT PASS INSPECTION AS FRAME IS RUSTED OUT. NOT ROAD WORTHY

Mileage: 77,360

20200902AIR BAGS

WE HAVE BEEN RECEIVING NOTIFICATION FOR OVER A YEAR OF THE RECALL. OWNER HAS CALLED MULTIPLE TIMES TO SCHEDULE A REPAIR, IS THEN CONNECTED TO DEALERSHIP (PHIL LONG FORD) WHERE HE HAS LEFT MESSAGES. THE CALLS ARE NEVER RETURNED AND NO ALTERNATIVE IS OFFERED WHEN HE EXPLAINS THIS TO THE PERSON AT THE RECALL 800 NUMBER

20200402STRUCTURE

DUE TO RUST HAVE TO REPLACED THE REAR BUMPER. THE CONSUMER STATED THE TAILGATE WAS ALSO RUSTED. THE ENTIRE REAR FRAME WAS RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JS

Mileage: 123,500

20191022AIR BAGS

I CONTACTED THE RECALL CENTER BY PHONE AS RECOMMENDED. THE LADY THAT ANSWERED SAID SHE COULD NOT FIND A MATCH BASED ON THE VIN FOR THE RECALL. SHE TOLD ME SHE WOULD HAVE A SUPERVISOR CALL ME WITHIN 24 HOURS. THAT WAS WEEKS AGO AND I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A CALL AND I AM STILL GETTING THESE RECALL NOTICES. PLEASE ADDRESS THE PROBLEM.

20190710AIR BAGS

TAKATA RECALL I SOLD MY VEHICLE AND FILED THE PROPER RELEASE OF LIABILITY FORMS WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. DESPITE REPEATED REQUESTS TO FORD AND TO THE DEALERSHIP I CONTINUE TO GET RECALL NOTICES. FORD SEEMS NOT TO CARE ENOUGH TO SEND THE RECALL NOTICE TO THE NEW OWNER WHO MAY BE INJURED. *BF *TR

Mileage: 125,000

20190319AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V001000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED AUTONATION FORD SANFORD AT 407-680-0781 (LOCATED AT 4911 WAYSIDE DR, SANFORD, FL 32771) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

20190201AIR BAGS

TAKATA RECALL, STILL HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. MY TRANSMISSION REVERSE BAND WENT BAD AT 99,985 MILES... ON A LIGHT DRIVEN CAR THE SHACKLES THAT HOLD THEREAT SUSPENSION HAS COMPLETELY ROTTED OUT. THE TRUCK BED IS DUST, COMPLETELY SHOT THE PASSENGER DOOR IS ROTTED OUT ON THE BOTTOM AND THE DRIVERS DOOR IS RIGHT BEHIND IT. THE FRAME IS ROTTED OUT... AND OTHER THAN THAT ITS GOOD

20190201STRUCTURE:BODY

TAKATA RECALL, STILL HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. MY TRANSMISSION REVERSE BAND WENT BAD AT 99,985 MILES... ON A LIGHT DRIVEN CAR THE SHACKLES THAT HOLD THEREAT SUSPENSION HAS COMPLETELY ROTTED OUT. THE TRUCK BED IS DUST, COMPLETELY SHOT THE PASSENGER DOOR IS ROTTED OUT ON THE BOTTOM AND THE DRIVERS DOOR IS RIGHT BEHIND IT. THE FRAME IS ROTTED OUT... AND OTHER THAN THAT ITS GOOD

20190201SUSPENSION

TAKATA RECALL, STILL HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. MY TRANSMISSION REVERSE BAND WENT BAD AT 99,985 MILES... ON A LIGHT DRIVEN CAR THE SHACKLES THAT HOLD THEREAT SUSPENSION HAS COMPLETELY ROTTED OUT. THE TRUCK BED IS DUST, COMPLETELY SHOT THE PASSENGER DOOR IS ROTTED OUT ON THE BOTTOM AND THE DRIVERS DOOR IS RIGHT BEHIND IT. THE FRAME IS ROTTED OUT... AND OTHER THAN THAT ITS GOOD

20181218AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V3840000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER (CENTRAL MOTORS, 1520 FORD DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243, 760-336-2100) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

20181212AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. BLUE SPRINGS FORD (3200 NW SOUTH OUTER RD, BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64015, (816) 229-4400) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

20181210AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED CLASSIC FORD LINCOLN OF COLUMBIA AT 803-779-3673 (LOCATED AT 177 GREYSTONE BLVD, COLUMBIA, SC 29210) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

20181031AIR BAGS

TAKATA RECALL I RECEIVED NOTICE 2-1/2 YEARS AGO, I WAS TOLD THEY ARE DOING HIGH HUMIDITY AREAS FIRST AND WOULD CONTACT ME WHEN I COULD GO IN FOR REPAIR. I RECEIVED ANOTHER NOTICE MONTHS AGO AND CALLED THE DEALERSHIP. I STILL HAVE NOT HEARD FROM THEM. I THOUGHT THE FIRST RECALL WAS FOR THE DRIVER AIS BAG ON MY VEHICLE, THEN CAME THE PASSENGER AIRBAG.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2007 FORD RANGER have?
The 2007 FORD RANGER has 282 NHTSA complaints, 12 crashes, 1 fires, 11 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2007 FORD RANGER?
Yes, the 2007 FORD RANGER has 6 recall(s). The most common affected component is AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 FORD RANGER?
The most-complained component for the 2007 FORD RANGER is AIR BAGS with 231 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STRUCTURE:BODY and UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Is the 2007 FORD RANGER safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.