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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FTLR4FE5BPA15620 · Checked Oct 16, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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1FTLR4FE5BP•••••• 2011 Ford RANGER

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219on the model
60builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reported Air Bags 2 Exterior Lighting 1 Service Brakes 1 Fuel/propulsion System 1

What owners of this build wrote

Exterior Lighting crash Jun 2015
The contact owns a 2011 ford ranger. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but the brake lights failed to illuminate. As a result, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle behind the contact, causing that vehicle to crash into…
Air Bags Mar 2021
I was notified in April 2021 that there was a safety issue with the driver side airbag. The notification stated that when parts were available Ford Motor Company would send me a letter to contact the dealer to have the repairs made. I have contacted my dealer at various times…
Fuel/propulsion System Dec 2015
Nylon fuel line rubbed against metal return line to create a hole and very large fuel leak due to high pressure. The close contact between the nylon and metal tubes appears to be a design error. We live in a rural area with sandy roads that act as an abrasive
Air Bags Nov 2017
Takata recall. Notified a year ago and air bag replacements are not available. Checked with dealer often and parts are still not available

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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 1FTLR4FE5BPA15620 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.