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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FTYR14U56PA43955 · Checked Aug 13, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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1FTYR14U56P•••••• 2006 Ford RANGER

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250on the model
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Most reported Air Bags 2 Fuel System 1 Gasoline 1

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Air Bags Feb 2018
Takata recall. I called a ford dealer in my area and was told that parts are not available and no eta for the parts. They referred me to ford customer service. I call the customer service line and they contacted the dealer and told me the same information, don't know when the…
Fuel System Jul 2008
I own a 2006 ranger 3.0 auto. That has 35,300 mi. The fuel delivery inertia switch has kicked out under normal driving conditions twice. First time at 32,172 mi. And had to be towed to a dealer. The technician reset the switch and I had no problems until 35,100 mi. This time I…
Air Bags May 2015
Takata recall I received a letter in july 2015 telling me about the safety recall and today december 01 2015 they still have no replacement parts available. Why are they not being forced to take care of this?

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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 1FTYR14U56PA43955 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.