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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FTLR4FE2BPA55525 · Checked Oct 20, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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1FTLR4FE2BP•••••• 2011 Ford RANGER

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219on the model
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Most reported Air Bags 3 Electrical System 1 Structure 1

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Structure Jan 2019
My passenger door keeps opening when I hit the littlest bomb and when-make it a right hand turn the doors are not in a line for some reason both passenger and driver doors are moving out of the line not sure what's going on with my vehicle please help I have never had an…
Air Bags Mar 2017
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 ford ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V394000 (air bags). The part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
Electrical System Jan 2014
The contact owns a 2011 ford ranger. While driving approximately 25 mph, the ignition wiring rubbed against the emergency brake mechanism and caused the vehicle to shut off. The contact replaced the fuse, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic…
Air Bags Jul 2016
Takata recall: ford sent my 1st letter in july 2016. In dec 2017 I received a letter telling me to not let anyone ride in my passenger seat until they resolve the issue. This is not possible since my vehicle is a 2 seat vehicle and often requires more than 1 passenger. I tried…
Air Bags Jun 2016
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 ford ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FTLR4FE2BPA55525 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.