Vehicle report
2017 Ford Ranger
Free recalls, owner complaints, and NHTSA safety ratings for the 2017 Ford Ranger, plus how to check this specific vehicle before you buy.
The 2017 Ford Ranger has no open NHTSA recalls on record and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. NHTSA has not published an overall crash-test rating for this model year. Below is the full breakdown, plus how to check this specific vehicle by VIN before you buy in Alberta.
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Open recalls
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Overall safety
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2017 Ford Ranger recalls (0)
No open NHTSA recalls were found for the 2017 Ford Ranger. Verify by VIN for the specific vehicle, as recalls can be issued at any time.
2017 Ford Ranger owner complaints (1)
- AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V024000 (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 RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AT: WAREHAM FORD IN WAREHAM, MA, 508-295-3643, AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. 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. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF UPDATED 8/13/18*JB
Checking a used Ford Ranger before you buy
The recall, complaint, and safety data above describes the 2017 Ranger in general. To know the condition and history of the specific vehicle you're looking at, check it by VIN. A VIN check shows whether this particular Ranger's recalls are still outstanding, and a full history report adds accident, title, and ownership records the data above can't show.
Before you buy a 2017 Ford Ranger in Alberta:
- Run a free VIN check on the exact vehicle for its own recalls and safety data.
- Run an Alberta Personal Property Registry lien search so you don't inherit debt.
- Get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
- If it's a dealer, confirm their AMVIC licence.
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2017 Ford Ranger — questions and answers
Does the 2017 Ford Ranger have any recalls?+
Our check found no open NHTSA recalls for the 2017 Ford Ranger. Recalls can be issued at any time, so still verify by VIN for the specific vehicle you're considering — a VIN check reflects whether any recall work has already been completed.
How many complaints does the 2017 Ford Ranger have?+
NHTSA lists 1 owner complaint for the 2017 Ford Ranger in our results. Complaints are problems reported by owners and don't always lead to a recall, but a pattern of similar complaints is worth weighing before you buy.
Is the 2017 Ford Ranger safe?+
NHTSA has not published an overall crash-test rating for the 2017 Ford Ranger. Review the owner complaints above and get an independent inspection to assess the specific vehicle's condition.
How do I check a 2017 Ford Ranger VIN?+
Enter the vehicle's 17-character VIN into our free VIN check to see recalls, complaints, and safety ratings for that exact vehicle, then run an Alberta Personal Property Registry (PPR) lien search before you pay.
Are recall repairs on a Ford free?+
Yes. Safety recall repairs are performed at no cost by a franchised Ford dealer, even for a used vehicle and even if you're not the original owner. Confirm the required parts are in stock before relying on the fix.
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