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2010 Ford Ranger recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2010 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component9
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns | Park‑it |
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| Air bags | 6 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | – |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | – |
| Parking brake | 1 | – |
Safety recalls9
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Mar 10, 202121V158000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V158000
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| Feb 16, 202121E013000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 21E013000
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| Feb 16, 202121V081000 | Air bags: frontalIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 21V081000
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| Jan 7, 201919V001000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 19V001000
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| Jan 11, 201818V046000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 18V046000
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| May 31, 201616V384000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 16V384000
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Owner complaints by component164
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 128 | 78 |
| Structure | 6 | 4 |
| Engine | 5 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 2 |
| Parking brake | 3 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 1 |
| Seats | 2 | 1 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 1 |
| Gasoline | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 |
10 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Ranger Regular, Ranger Supercab.
Latest reports
- Air bags
“The contact owned a 2010 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while the son was driving uphill at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle crashed into the rear passenger side of a boat trailer, causing the vehicle to roll…”
- Air bags
“I don't have an incident yet, am looking for someone to address my issue with the local Ford dealer I have received several notifications that the airbag in my 2010 Ford ranger needs to be replaced.”
- Seat belts
“The contact’s husband owns a 2010 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the driver’s side seat belt was retracted and damaged. There were no warning lights illuminated.”
Other Ford Ranger model years
- 20115 recalls235 complaints
- 20108 recalls156 complaints
- 20097 recalls169 complaints
- 20085 recalls326 complaints
- 20075 recalls270 complaints
- 200612 recalls272 complaints
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2010 Ford Ranger recall questions
How many recalls does the 2010 Ford Ranger have?
NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2010 Ford Ranger. The most recent, 21V158000 (reported March 10, 2021), concerns air bags. 3 campaigns carry a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2010 Ford Ranger recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 6 campaigns. Others: exterior lighting (1), fuel system, gasoline (1), parking brake (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2010 Ford Ranger?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 128 complaints out of 164 filed with NHTSA (78%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2010 Ford Ranger?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.
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