Model Year Problem Record

Ford Ranger 2006 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2006 Ford Ranger: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

271Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

12Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

18Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Air Bags174

Vehicle Structure26

Suspension20

Engine20

Unknown Or Other16

Fuel and Propulsion System16

Electrical System11

Vehicle Speed Control5

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags174 complaints

174 complaints; 10 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 15V322000, 16V036000, 17V787000, 17V788000, 18V022000, 18V023000, 21V076000, 21V081000, 23V125000, 23V306000.

Vehicle Structure26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility5 complaints

5 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 05V520000.

Power Train4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

05V520000Reported November 9, 2005 - 199,942 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on November 9, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 199,942 vehicles across all affected models.

11V352000Reported July 13, 2011 - 26,715 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on July 13, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 26,715 vehicles across all affected models.

15V322000Reported May 28, 2015 - 362,327 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 28, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 362,327 vehicles across all affected models.

16V036000Reported January 25, 2016 - 361,692 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 25, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 361,692 vehicles across all affected models.

17V787000Reported December 11, 2017 - 328,213 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on December 11, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 328,213 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory

17V788000Reported December 11, 2017 - 328,213 vehicles potentially affected

Do Not Drive Advisory

18V022000Reported January 11, 2018 - 33,310 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 11, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 33,310 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory

18V023000Reported January 11, 2018 - 33,310 vehicles potentially affected

Do Not Drive Advisory

21V076000Reported February 17, 2021 - 144,340 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 17, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 144,340 vehicles across all affected models.

21V081000Reported February 16, 2021 - 1,067 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 16, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 1,067 vehicles across all affected models.

23V125000Reported February 24, 2023 - 98,550 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 24, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 98,550 vehicles across all affected models.

23V306000Reported April 28, 2023 - 231,942 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on April 28, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 231,942 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20065

20075

20086

20094

20109

20116

20125

20135

20149

201511

201638

201726

2018112

20199

20207

20214

20224

20233

20252

20261

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.