Passenger side: inflator moduleRecall 23V-306 · 2004–2006 Ford Ranger
Ford Motor Company recall 23V-306 covers 231,942 2004–2006 Ford Ranger for a passenger side: inflator module problem, reported to NHTSA on April 28, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q4) shows 20% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V306000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. The replacement front passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.
The risk
An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the front passenger air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S08. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 23V-125.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
20%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 8,398 vehicles were listed as unreachable.