2007 Ford RANGER - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2007 Ford Ranger Regular Cab has received mixed safety ratings according to the data provided. While it scored a 5 out of 5 for the driver's side in front crash tests and a 5 out of 5 for the driver's side in side crash tests, the overall rollover rating is low at 2 out of 5 and the rollover possibility is at 0. The vehicle lacks stability control, forward collision warning, and lane departure warning systems which could enhance its safety features.

Additionally, the car has a high number of complaints with 267 reported, along with 6 recalls and 1 ongoing investigation. It would be advisable for potential buyers of this vehicle to consider these factors when assessing its overall safety and reliability.

Top stats at a glance

Complaint Count

267

Recall Count

6

Investigation Count

1

Safety Rating

Not Rated

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Safety Features

2007 Ford Ranger Regular Cab Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2007 Ford Ranger Regular Cab

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

No
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

No

2007 Ford Ranger Regular Cab Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2007 Ford Ranger Regular Cab Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2005 Score 2007 Score 2020 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 4 5 Not Rated
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 4 4 Not Rated

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2005 Score 2007 Score 2020 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 5 5 Not Rated
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2005 Score 2007 Score 2020 Score
Rollover Rating 2 2 3
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip No Tip No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated

Complaints for the 2007 Ford RANGER

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"i live in germany and was notified that my airbags are defective and that the parts are available however my dealer is giving me the run around about replacing them. surly there is someone from ford europe or germany that can assist me, the dealers address is auto loffler. located at nurnberger str 106. wurzburg germany 97076. teleophone # 011 49 200010 my name is[xxx] telephone #[xxx] surly someone can assist me or get me to the right people to get this safety issue resolved. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).”"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2020-08-01

Complaint:
"i have receives letter after letter after cards ext for a recall on my airbag for the hasl year and a half i have called the number on these cards and letter and have called the fors dealershipd for this to be fixed..you offer to come to home is exactly what i am willing to do..this is fortds recall i am not going to take my vehicle there i want them to conme to my home and fix the issur=e as all these letters say they will do...no one from dealerships anser call from me or your support 2800 people either i am not goingto keep calling and calling thrse dealerships cdesimone"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2022-06-09

Complaint:
"we have been receiving notification for over a year of the recall. owner has called multiple times to schedule a repair, is then connected to dealership (phil long ford) where he has left messages. the calls are never returned and no alternative is offered when he explains this to the person at the recall 800 number"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2020-03-08

Complaint:
"i contacted the recall center by phone as recommended. the lady that answered said she could not find a match based on the vin for the recall. she told me she would have a supervisor call me within 24 hours. that was weeks ago and i have not received a call and i am still getting these recall notices. please address the problem."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2020-03-08

Complaint:
"takata recall i sold my vehicle and filed the proper release of liability forms with the state of california. despite repeated requests to ford and to the dealership i continue to get recall notices. ford seems not to care enough to send the recall notice to the new owner who may be injured. *bf *tr"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2019-09-07

Complaint:
"tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2007 ford ranger. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v001000 (air bags). the contact called autonation ford sanford at 407-680-0781 (located at 4911 wayside dr, sanford, fl 32771) and was informed that the parts were not available. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2021-04-01

Complaint:
"tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2007 ford ranger. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v3840000 (air bags). the dealer (central motors, 1520 ford dr, el centro, ca 92243, 760-336-2100) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2019-06-12

Complaint:
"tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2007 ford ranger. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. blue springs ford (3200 nw south outer rd, blue springs, mo 64015, (816) 229-4400) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. the manufacture was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2016-01-06

Complaint:
"tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2007 ford ranger. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). the contact called classic ford lincoln of columbia at 803-779-3673 (located at 177 greystone blvd, columbia, sc 29210) and was informed that the parts were not available. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2016-01-06

Complaint:
"takata recall i received notice 2-1/2 years ago, i was told they are doing high humidity areas first and would contact me when i could go in for repair. i received another notice months ago and called the dealership. i still have not heard from them. i thought the first recall was for the driver ais bag on my vehicle, then came the passenger airbag."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2016-01-06

Recalls for the 2007 Ford RANGER

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair. the parts include certain driver-side air bag inflators and/or modules, designed to fit 2005-2014 ford mustang and mustang gt500. it also includes certain passenger-side air bag inflators and/or modules designed to fit 2005-2014 ford mustang, 2010-2012 lincoln mkz, 2010-2012 ford fusion, 2010-2011 mercury milan, 2007-2011 ford ranger, and 2007-2010 lincoln mkx vehicles. please see ford's recall report for the specific part numbers. these parts may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling."
Consequence:
In 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 resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy:

Ford will notify dealers that purchased the affected parts, and dealers will provide replacement parts to purchasers, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.

Component(s) Involved: AIR BAGS > FRONTAL > PASSENGER SIDE > INFLATOR MODULE
Date of incident: 2021-02-16

Recall:
"ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2012 ford fusion and mustang and lincoln zephyr and mkz vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, ford is recalling certain 2009 ford ranger, edge, fusion and mustang, lincoln mkx, mkz and zephyr and mercury milan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia and west virginia, or "zone b." additionally, unless included in "zone a" or "zone b" above, ford is recalling certain 2007-2008 ford ranger, edge and lincoln mkx, 2006-2008 ford fusion, mercury milan, lincoln zephyr and mkz, 2005-2008 ford mustang and..."
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy:

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the recall and that parts are not yet available began mailing March 1, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.

Component(s) Involved: AIR BAGS > FRONTAL > PASSENGER SIDE > INFLATOR MODULE
Date of incident: 2017-01-10

Recall:
"ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 ford ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 ford fusion, mercury milan and lincoln zephyr/mkz vehicles, 2007-2010 ford edge, lincoln mkx vehicles, 2005-2006 ford gt vehicles, and 2005-2011 ford mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, ford is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 ford ranger, edge and lincoln mkx vehicles, 2006-2008 ford fusion, mercury milan and lincoln zephyr/mkz vehicles, 2005-2006 ford gt vehicles and 2005-2008 ford mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or "zone b." any vehicle not..."
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy:

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on July 15, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.

Component(s) Involved: AIR BAGS > FRONTAL > PASSENGER SIDE > INFLATOR MODULE
Date of incident: 2016-05-31

FORD Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

FORD ranks 1 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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