2009 FORD RANGER Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Ford Ranger. This model year has 168 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Airbag Malfunctions.
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Worst 2009 Ford Ranger Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbag Malfunctions
Brake System
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Ford Ranger. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag Malfunctions | 143 | 2 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2009 Ford Ranger. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time …
2009 FORD RANGER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 21V-158.
Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2009 Ford Ranger. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the recall and confirmed that parts were not yet a…
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available…
RECALL NOT OCCURING IN A TIMELY MANNER This recall has the potential of severe injury in a crash I received notification of recall in April 2021 It is now 6 months later with no contact 6 months after notification Safety recall notice 21S12 / NHTSA Recall 21V158
FORD DEALERSHIPS ARE UNABLE TO GET PARTS NEEDED TO FIX THE OPEN RECALL FOR THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAGS.
MY FATHER WAS KILLED IN DOWNTOWN MEADE KANSAS LESS THAN 20 MILES PER HOUR HIT BY 2 SEMIS ON HIGHWAY 54. I HAVE NO IDEA WHETHER AIRBAGS WERE INVOLVED IN HIS DEATH BUT I THOUGHT DRIVERS SIDE HAD BEEN REPLACED THEY HADN'T GOT DRIVERS SIDE LAST WEEK! HE WAS TURNING LEFT HAVE TRAFFIC …
MY PARENTS 2009 FORD RANGER HAS HAD AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH THE BRAKES. WE TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WAS NOT WORKING. THEY INSTALLED IT AND IT DIDN'T RESOLVE THE PROBLEM! ON DAY TWO, THEY CAME UP WITH A NEW DIAGNOSIS…
EXACT SAME PROBLEM AS NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 11V126000. ENGINE SHROUD PENETRATED HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE, WITH FUEL SPRAYING OUT OF LINE. CANNOT BELIEVE VEHICLE DID NOT CATCH ON FIRE. OUR 2009 FORD RANGER VIN # NOT COVERED BY RECALL - IT SHOULD BE. FORD REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE P…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V001000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE …
THE RADIO HAS BEEN TURNING ON AND OFF SINCE IT WAS BOUGHT NEW. THE DASHBOARD DIMS OFF AND ON AND ILLUMINATES THE BATTERY LIGHT OFF AND ON. THE HEADLIGHTS AND BLINKERS AND BREAK LIGHTS COME IN AND OUT AND DON'T ALWAYS WORK. IT HAS BEEN TAKEN INTO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES REPE…
"TAKATA RECALL" I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THIS AIR BAG REPLACED. THIS IS SAFETY RECALL NOTICE19S01 / NHTSA RECALL 19V-010. IT IS ON A 2009 FORD RANGER PICKUP. IT HAS BEEN 3 MONTHS SENSE I WENT IN TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT, BEEN BACK IN 2 MORE TIME…
I HAVE RECEIVED THREE AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL NOTICES 18S01 WITH HONE NUMBER 866-436-7332 & 866-436-7332 BUT WHEN I CALL THEY DO NOT RECOGNIZE THE RECALL NUMBER SO AM NOT ABLE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. MY SECOND PROBLEM IS I LIVE IN ALASKA ON AN ISLAND THE NEAREST FORD DEALER IS …
TAKATA RECALL, I HAVE TO TAKE TIME OFF WORK ,GOING TO BE WITHOUT MY TRUCK UNTIL YOU BIG COMPANYS MAKING LOTS OF MONEY OFF US CAN CHANGE THERE MISTAKE AND I GET TO BE INCOVIENCED.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V046000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER JESS FORD RAM DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP OF OMAK (707 OKOMA DR, OMAK, WA 98841. 509-826-2000) WAS…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V046000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECA…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER (PACKEY WEBB FORD, 1815 OGDEN AVE, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515, 630-598-4700) WAS…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECA…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED ALLAN VIGIL FORD AT (678-364-3673 (LOCATED AT 6790 MT. ZION BLVD, MORROW, GA 30260) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NO…
TAKATA RECALL - MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER16S26 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER16V384 THE MANUFACTURER HAS FAILED TO REMEDY THIS SAFETY RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE IN A TIMELY MANNER. PLEASE SEE COPIES OF ATTACHED COMMUNICATIONS WITH DEALERSHIP HANDLING THE RECALL. I'VE NEVER RECEIVED A RESP…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2009 Ford Ranger.
Recalls for 2009 Ford Ranger
8 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2009 Ford Ranger. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2009 Ford Ranger — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2009 Ford Ranger reliable?▾
Notable Issues. The 2009 Ford Ranger has 168 NHTSA owner complaints, 3 crash-related, and 8 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Airbag Malfunctions (143 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford Ranger?▾
#1: Airbag Malfunctions (143 complaints). #2: Brake System (6 complaints). #3: Engine Problems (6 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Ford Ranger?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2009 Ford Ranger?▾
The 2009 Ford Ranger has 3 crash-related complaints and 0 fire reports out of 168 total NHTSA complaints. 4 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2009 Ford Ranger have any recalls?▾
Yes — 8 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2009 Ford Ranger. The largest issue: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2009 Ford Ranger?▾
The 2009 Ford Ranger has notable issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Airbag Malfunctions issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Ford Ranger reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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