So how bout' that airbag recall? (Expanded 6/1/16) - Page 8

RedsoxJiminator · #**106** 06-30-2016, 06:05 PM

Damn...finally upgraded from my old 97 Ranger to a new(to me) 07 XLT 4.0 Ranger in April. Love the truck!! Was reading and lurking around the ole forums here and just found out that my truck is now included in the air bag fiasco! One of the first things I did when I bought the truck was look for any recalls and there were none. Until now...so I guess it is time to call the local dealer and let them know I own this truck and see if I can get it fixed. I see it's only for the passenger side bag however. Shouldn't be a problem that I didn't buy the truck from a Ford Dealer should it??

Ordinary Biker · #**107** 06-30-2016, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RedsoxJiminator

Shouldn't be a problem that I didn't buy the truck from a Ford Dealer should it?

No

Logan03CO · #**108** 06-30-2016, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RedsoxJiminator

Shouldn't be a problem that I didn't buy the truck from a Ford Dealer should it??

Nope - not when it comes to getting the work performed. You might not get the initial notices - but you're all over that part at this point.

Worst case - all you should need is basic "proof of ownership" when it comes to getting the mandatory recall performed.

RedsoxJiminator · #**109** 07-01-2016, 07:51 AM

Yeah, I talked with the local dealer this morning and he said parts are NOT available for any of the 16 recalls yet...wonder if they are blowing smoke or what, as I though I read that you indicated parts ARE available. Hmmm....

Logan03CO · #**110** 07-01-2016, 07:59 AM

Parts may or may not be available....

Millions of vehicles are effected.

rangeredge2014 · #**111** 07-01-2016, 09:29 AM

Yeah i work in parts of a ford dealer in south carolina and we have both airbag recalls in stock for the ford rangers and 05-2012 ford mustangs .

bigfisher · #**112** 07-01-2016, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by RedsoxJiminator

Damn...finally upgraded from my old 97 Ranger to a new(to me) 07 XLT 4.0 Ranger in April. Love the truck!! Was reading and lurking around the ole forums here and just found out that my truck is now included in the air bag fiasco! One of the first things I did when I bought the truck was look for any recalls and there were none. Until now...so I guess it is time to call the local dealer and let them know I own this truck and see if I can get it fixed. I see it's only for the passenger side bag however. Shouldn't be a problem that I didn't buy the truck from a Ford Dealer should it??

No but they place that sold it shouldn't be allowed to sell it until all recalls are performed.

rangeredge2014 · #**113** 07-01-2016, 10:07 AM

Hey jimmy if you shoot me the vin i can check the recalls for you

RedsoxJiminator · #**114** 07-01-2016, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by bigfisher

No but they place that sold it shouldn't be allowed to sell it until all recalls are performed.

When I bought the truck in April, there were no recalls listed for it. They extended the recall to include the 07 on the first of June from what I have read.

Big 4.0 power · #**115** 07-01-2016, 10:34 AM

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Hey jimmy if you shoot me the vin i can check the recalls for you

could you run mine as well?

RedsoxJiminator · #**116** 07-01-2016, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by rangeredge2014

Hey jimmy if you shoot me the vin i can check the recalls for you

Well I ran the vin in April prior to purchase and nothing came up. Ran it again last night after reading that Ford had extended the air bag recall to include 07-08 Northern Rangers and it popped for recall 16S26 which is the passenger airbag inflator replacement.

rangeredge2014 · #**117** 07-01-2016, 10:42 AM

Sure can

Logan03CO · #**118** 07-01-2016, 10:43 AM

'VIN Search' links have been posted like two pages back as well....

Older model Ranger owners have been dealing with this for awhile now....welcome to the party "new guys".

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Official Recall & Field Service Search via VIN from Ford: Ford Official Recall or Field Service Action information Search

Plus, for those that have "other than Ford Vehicles":
http://www.airbagrecall.com/home/
http://www.safercar.gov/

For those that need a reminder on the scale of these recalls: Massive Takata Airbag Recall: Everything You Need to Know, Including Full List of Affected Vehicles

Ordinary Biker · #**119** 07-01-2016, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bigfisher

No but they place that sold it shouldn't be allowed to sell it until all recalls are performed.

It is a violation of Federal law to sell a vehicle with an active recall that has not been performed.

bigfisher · #**120** 07-01-2016, 12:03 PM

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It is a violation of Federal law to sell a vehicle with an active recall that has not been performed.

Thats what I was saying. I know with every used car I do the advisor staples a recall lookup sheet to the RO.