Driver side air bag inflator may rupture
Defect Summary
Ford motor company (ford) is superseding a previous recall for certain 2004-2006 ford ranger trucks to implement a final repair. 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
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. the recall began january 16, 2018. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 17s42. note: this recall supersedes recall 16v-036 which was an interim repair. vehicles that received a replacement air bag inflator under the previous campaign need to return to a dealer to have an alternate inflator installed.
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FAQ: Recall 17V787000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 17V787000?
NHTSA recall 17V787000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on December 11, 2017. It addresses: Driver side air bag inflator may rupture. The recall affects approximately 328,213 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 17V787000 or the manufacturer campaign number 17S42. 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.
What does "Do Not Drive" mean for this recall?
NHTSA has flagged this recall as Do Not Drive, meaning the defect poses an immediate safety risk and affected vehicles should not be operated until they are repaired. Owners should contact their dealer immediately and may be eligible for free towing or a loaner vehicle while awaiting parts.
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.