Driver side air bag inflator may rupture
Defect Summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 ranger vehicles manufactured march 24, 2003, to may 4, 2006. upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag inflators, free of charge. the recall began february 26, 2016. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s03. note: this recall supersedes 14v-343 and only applies to rangers manufactured in north america.
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FAQ: Recall 16V036000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V036000?
NHTSA recall 16V036000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on January 25, 2016. It addresses: Driver side air bag inflator may rupture. The recall affects approximately 361,692 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V036000 or the manufacturer campaign number 16S03. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.