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2000 Ford Ranger EV

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jan 16, 2015
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Feb 26, 2001
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 6 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2000 Ford Ranger EV, most frequently naming the engine, airbags and driver assistance categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 7 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Engine233.3%
  • Airbags116.7%
  • Driver assistance116.7%
  • Tires & wheels116.7%
  • Transmission116.7%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
01V062000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Feb 26, 2001
1,260 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. IF THE TRANSAXLE ATTACHING BOLTS BEGIN TO LOOSEN, THE DRIVER COULD NOTICE A JERKING MOTION AND/OR A CLUNKING SOUND. IF NOT SERVICED PROMPTLY, ALL NINE BOLTS COULD ULTIMATELY FALL OUT OR FRACTURE AND THE TRANSAXLE COULD DROP. IF THE TRANSAXLE DROPS, THE VEHICLE MAY NO LONGER BE IN THE GEAR INDICATED.
The risk: IF THIS OCCURS, THE SHIFT LEVER COULD BE PUT INTO "PARK" AND THE VEHICLE WOULD STILL BE FREE TO ROLL AS IF IN "NEUTRAL," INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MOUNTING BOLTS WITH LONGER BOLTS THAT INCLUDE A THREAD LOCK MATERIAL. WHEN INSTALLED, THE NEW BOLTS WILL BE TIGHTENED TO A HIGHER TORQUE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 8, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
FORD MOTOR COMPANYManufacturer number 01S07View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Filed Jan 16, 2015

UNABLE TO PASS VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTION DUE TO CRACKED FRAME BY MEANS OF RUST DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT FRONT SECTION OF THE T-FRAME. THE TRUCK WAS BOUGHT IN 2003 AND HAD A CLEAN CAR FAX REPORT BUT WHEN INSPECTED I WAS INFORMED BY THE INSPECTOR THAT THE RANGER FRAME HAD BEEN WELDED ON PRIOR DUE TO RUST DAMAGE. IN 2005 I HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR SHACKLES AND LEAF SPRINGS DUE TO THE SAME RUST DAMAGE. I FEEL THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS DEFECTIVE DUE TO IMPROPER MATERIALS USED IN IT'S CONSTRUCTION CAUSING A HIGH PROBABILITY OF FAILURE AND RISK OF INJURY AND OR DEATH TO MYSELF OR OTHERS AND THAT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY MUST CORRECT OR REFUND AND THAT THE DEALER SHOULD ALSO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR NOT INFORMING ME OF THIS DEFECT. *TR

NHTSA ID
10672907
Incident
May 27, 2014
Mileage
122,089 mi
Driver assistanceEngine
Filed Jan 6, 2009

MY FORD RANGER 4. LITRE, V SIX IS SPEWING ANTI-FREEZE FROM A BLOWN HEAD..THE COOLING SYSTEM FAILED, WATER PUMP MALFUNCTION. THE 2000 YR VEHICLE HAS HAD RECALL PROBLEMS WITH THE WATER PUMP PER NHTSA (ALONG WITH SIX OTHER RECALL PROBLEMS!) FORD CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER HAS TOLD ME THAT MY VEHICLE HAS NOT HAD PROBLEMS OF MY NATURE....I NOW AM FORCED TO PAY $950. TO $1200 TO HAVE MY MINT CONDITION FORD 4X4 EXT. CAB TRUCK DRIVABLE AGAIN.. *TR

NHTSA ID
10253998
Incident
Dec 31, 2008
Mileage
110,000 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Jun 24, 2005

DT: CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT CONTINENTAL GENERAL GABBER TIRES, P22570R15. THERE WAS COMPLETE TIRE SEPARATION. A RECALL FOR THE P22560/ R15 TIRES WAS ISSUED, BUT IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN WIDER TO INCLUDE THIS ONE TOO. CONTINENTAL TIRES WANTED CONSUMER TO SEND THEM THE TREAD, AND TO SETTLE FOR $500.00. BUT CONSUMER FELT THEY SHOULD HAVE PAID FOR EVERYTHING. *AK

NHTSA ID
10126546
Incident
May 14, 2005
Mileage
52,999 mi
Airbags
Filed Apr 1, 2004
Crash reported1 injury reported

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH VEHICLE SLID ON SOME ICE AND HIT A TREE HEAD ON. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK CONSUMER SUFFERED VERTEBRAL FRACTURE AT THE L3 LEVEL. *LA

NHTSA ID
10059512
Incident
Feb 5, 2004
Mileage
68,000 mi
Engine
Filed Mar 29, 2004

AT 53,000 MILES THE VALVE SPRING BROKE, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STOP. *AK

NHTSA ID
10064137
Incident
Feb 3, 2004
Mileage
53,000 mi
Transmission
Filed Aug 4, 2000

TRANSMISSION SLIPS OR DISENGAGES BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR. (REAL BAD WITH AIRCONDITIONING ON).*AK

NHTSA ID
726679
Incident
May 13, 2000

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

0265

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) COLD WEATHER BATTERY PERFORMANCE. *TT

01B69

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM NOTIFYING OWNERS THAT THEIR VEHICLE MAY HAVE AN ELECTRIC COOLANT PUMP THAT COULD MALFUNCTION UNDER CERTAIN DUTY CYCLES. THIS PRORAM INVOLVES POSSIBLE REPLACEMENT OF THE ELECTRIC COOLANT PUMP. *TT

01B69S1

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM (SUPPLEMENT #1) REGARDING ELECTRIC COOLANT PUMP REPLACEMENT. REVISED TO REFLECT ELECTRIC COOLANT PUMP REPLACEMENT FOR ALL AFFECTED 1998 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES, WITHOUT THE NEED OF PERFORMING A WIGGLE TEST. *TT

01B72

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

THIS OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM STATES THAT ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE REAR LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PRE-FLATTENED DURING THE BUILD PROCESS OF THE SPRING TO THE KNUCKLE. THIS IMPROPER ASSEMBLY PROCESS MAY RESULT IN THE LOSS OF SPRING CAP FASTENER TORQUE. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES IN THIS PROGRAM REQUIRE INSPECTION WHICH WILL DETERMINE IF THE SPRING CAP BOLTS REQUIRE TIGHTENING OR IF AN AXLE WEDGE ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY. *TT

01B76

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

SUBJECT REGARDING BATTERY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR CERTAIN ELECTRIC VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A LEAD ACID TRACTION BATTERY. *TT

01B70

ONWER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM REGARDING INTERMITTENT OIL WARNING LAMP - TIM SOFTWARE UPDATE. *TT

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Ford Ranger EV by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2001120247.4
2000Viewing610—
1999410—
1998620—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.