Ranger 2WD V6-182 3.0L (1995)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Disposal Procedures
Several situations may arise which require some form of disposal action: scrapping a vehicle containing a deployed air bag, scrapping a vehicle with a
live air bag, disposal of a live but electrically inoperative driver side air bag module or scrapping a deployed driver side air bag module. Disposal
recommendations for these situations are shown in the Disposal Recommendation chart and described in detail below.
Disposal Procedure Recommendation Chart
AIR BAG DISPOSAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Deployed Air Bag
To service a vehicle in which the air bag has deployed, the deployed air bag must be replaced with a new air bag. The deployed air bag can be disposed
of in the same manner as any part to be scrapped.
Undeployed Air Bag, Faulty
In the event that an air bag is diagnosed as faulty, the faulty air bag must be replaced by a new air bag. The faulty air bag CANNOT BE DISPOSED OF
IN THE USUAL MANNER. It must be returned intact to Ford Motor Company for proper disposal. Return the carton to the following address for
warranty claim credit:
Warranty Parts Return Center
1285 S. Mill Street
Plymouth, MI 48170
NOTE: All faulty live air bags have been placed on the Mandatory Return List. All discolored or damaged driver side air bag modules should be treated
the same as any faulty live air bag being returned.
The driver side air bag module must be packaged and shipped according to the U.S. Department of Transportation regulations. Retain packaging used for
replacement driver side air bag module, including the labeling. Do not deploy air bag. Properly package the driver side air bag module in the original
service replacement carton and securely tape shut. Affix Flammable Solid label and shipping exemption to package.
Scrapped Vehicle