2000 Ford Ranger
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
8 recalls name the 2000 Ford Ranger. Newest first.
Dope, inc. IS recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Sabersport IS recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in an underhood fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. as soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. the recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
This IS not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it IS deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. equipment description: ford IS replacing all firestone wilderness at 15, 16, and 17 inch tires mounted on ford trucks and suvs. ford reports tread separation can occur due to a combination of the sensitivity of the tire…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Should the tread separate at highway speeds, a vehicle crash could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Remedy
The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on march 31, 2002. however, customers can contact ford at 1-877-917-3673 or go on-line to www.ford.com for possible assistance.
Tire description: firestone wilderness at, size p235/75r15, produced at the decatur, illinois tire plant and all firestone radial atx and radial atx II tires, size p235/75r15. operation of these tires at low inflation pressures, high speed, and in hot weather, can contribute to separation of the tire tread.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the tread separates from the tire, the driver can lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash causing injury or death.
Remedy
The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on august 29, 2001. however, customers should contact firestone customer service at 1-800-465-1904 for possible assistance.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and MINI vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. the buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the date code on certain seat belt buckles of your vehicle and replace all seat belt buckles that fall within the suspect date code range. owner notification began october 26, 2000. 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.
Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with 2.5L ohc engines. engine coolant circulation through the heater circuit IS prevented because of a plugged heater return tube (water pump inlet tube) at the water pump. these vehicles do not comply with the intent of fmvss no. 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems."
Risk and remedy
Risk
As a result of no heat in the heater circuit, defrost performance IS compromised.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the plugged heater water return tubes.
Owner complaints
670 complaints86 involved a crash12 involved a fire84 injuries2 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires › Tread/belt
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Ranger equipped with Kenda Tire, tire line Kenetica, tire size P235/75/R15, and Dot Number K3DK. The contact stated he notice that tread separation from the rear passenger side tire. On another occasion the contact had a blowout on the front driver side where the tread…
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Ranger equipped with Kenda Tire, tire line Kenetica, tire size P235/75/R15, and Dot Number K3DK. The contact stated he notice that tread separation from the rear passenger side tire. On another occasion the contact had a blowout on the front driver side where the tread separation. The front driver side tire was replaced with a used tired and the rear tire was not replaced. The manufacturer was not contact. The failure mileage 5,000 and 24,449.
- Vehicle speed control
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Ranger. The contact stated after a short drive at approximately 30 MPH, the contact parked the vehicle at his residence. The contact heard a loud bang and observed through his residence window that the vehicle was on fire that was confined to the engine compartment. The…
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Ranger. The contact stated after a short drive at approximately 30 MPH, the contact parked the vehicle at his residence. The contact heard a loud bang and observed through his residence window that the vehicle was on fire that was confined to the engine compartment. The flames eventually spread to the passenger cabin. The fire department was called. The fire was extinguished with chemicals. The fire marshal wrote a report and advised the contact that the fire could be related to a NHTSA Safety Campaign. The contact's vehicle shows one open recall associated with NHTSA Safety Campaign Number: 05V017000 (Vehicle Speed Control). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
- Structure › Frame and members
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the entire subframe of the vehicle was corroded and was cracking and disintegrating. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
- Structure › Frame and members
The back end frame has completely rusted out, while the cab frame is in perfect condition. I have read about everyone that has a ranger from 1995-200 has had this issue. My truck only has 127k miles on it and has been kept in wonderful condition, and the bed frame has made it unsafe to drive.
- Power train
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the gear shifter had to be shifted into neutral to start the vehicle. The gear shifter was not matching with the actual gear that was selected. While the vehicle was in park, the vehicle would roll backward before the park was engaged.…
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the gear shifter had to be shifted into neutral to start the vehicle. The gear shifter was not matching with the actual gear that was selected. While the vehicle was in park, the vehicle would roll backward before the park was engaged. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the shift range bracket and ignition lock cylinder were replaced however, the failure recurred. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 01V062000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 91,264.
- Structure › Body
TL* the contact owns a 2000 ford ranger. The contact noticed that the subframe was corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 153,000.
- Power train · Suspension · Unknown or other
The frame rails at the rear of the vehicle where the shocks bolt up has completely cracked through the metal on passenger side & the driver side has completely rusted away and frame cracked
- Structure › Body · Suspension
Frame has rusted to the point where it IS unsafe to drive.
- Electrical system · Structure › Body · Unknown or other
Both the back seat small doors were locked and unoperable since 2015 (the dealer refused to repair without paying for service- they said will cost $1,000.00 for each door and just to exam cost. that was not the repair cost yet) 2020 in august, perhaps, the back gate door for the trunk suddenly…
Both the back seat small doors were locked and unoperable since 2015 (the dealer refused to repair without paying for service- they said will cost $1,000.00 for each door and just to exam cost. that was not the repair cost yet) 2020 in august, perhaps, the back gate door for the trunk suddenly collapsed, felled out from the roller. that was the passenger side of the back gate to the bed of the truck I had to put back to the roller. and, it IS not sure that the gate IS stable condition. under the dashboard, the cigarette lighter just touched and collapsed-broken inside under the dashboard and could not pull it out. so, it IS still inside under the dashboard (notice: that feature-the cigarette lighter nobody used since bought the vehicle- non smoker owner). the under body vehicle cost a lot to repair through the years. the vehicle has about 120,000 miles currently.
- Engine · Seat belts · Vehicle speed control
I looked up my vin on the nhtsa website and there are recalls that have not been fixed.
- Power train
Transmission fluid all leaked out good thing I wasn't driving had to replace original transmission vehicle was parked in garage at that time
- Structure › Body
Frame IS rotted with only 75,000 miles on vehicle. Seems as truck will break in half
- Seats
While driving, drivers seat back recliner bolts failed causing seat to fall back until stopped by rear wall of vehicle. Since this was a super cab xlt, the fall backwards was significant causing temporary loss of vehicle control. upon inspection found that one of the two bolts had failed quite awhile ago since the head showed signs of rust.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2000 ford ranger. While driving, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact called planet ford (20403 I-45, spring, tx 77388, (281) 719-3700) and schedule a diagnostic appointment. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,900.
- Structure › Body
TL* the contact owns a 2000 ford ranger. While driving, a thumping noise was present coming from the vehicle. After parking, it was discovered that the bed of the vehicle was damaged and misaligned. Also, the driver and passenger side frame behind the cab was fractured due to rust and corrosion.…
TL* the contact owns a 2000 ford ranger. While driving, a thumping noise was present coming from the vehicle. After parking, it was discovered that the bed of the vehicle was damaged and misaligned. Also, the driver and passenger side frame behind the cab was fractured due to rust and corrosion. The cause of the failures was not determined. Todd judy ford (7891 maccorkle ave, charleston, wv) and the manufacturer were both notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 260,000. *Tt*jb broken frame
- Steering
The steering column IS loose. Sometimes have to move around bit to get into park or drive. the other day I had it in park, with the truck running and after I was out of it, it started moving. I had to run around and get back in to stop it. luckily had the door open. No more leaving it running when not in the truck.
- Structure › Body
Rust on frame, radiator support and under carriage.
- Structure › Body
Massive amounts of rust on frame, front and rear bumper, leaf spring shackle brackets, bracket holding body to frame., and radiator support.
- Structure › Body
Tamara recall my paint IS bubbling and chipping
- Suspension
Frame rot rusted rear frame
- Suspension · Unknown or other
I recently replaced rotted parts of the underside of my ford range, spring shackles, schocks and schock mount brackets. I did this repair to make mu truck safer, after 3 weeks of driving with the new repairs the frame began to crack and IS about to split in half... Not so safe. The body IS in great shape, but I can't drive the truck with the frame in its current condition. Back road driving 3 days a week.
- Structure › Body
The frame IS rotting away.the bed IS about to fly off,and I fear the rear bumper,and spare IS also.the truck IS still running good,but I am very hesitent about using it.
- Structure › Body · Suspension
I was driving my truck down a main road and there was a small pothole.it was only about an inch deep by about a foot and all of a sudden my truck started making very loud noises going down the road and almost seeming like the truck didn't want to go straight. I pulled over because I wanted to check…
I was driving my truck down a main road and there was a small pothole.it was only about an inch deep by about a foot and all of a sudden my truck started making very loud noises going down the road and almost seeming like the truck didn't want to go straight. I pulled over because I wanted to check it and here was a massive crack in the frame behind the shackle mount in the front of the wheel well. This was caused by the gas tank mount that the strap connects do holding dirt and moisture behind it and rotted out a hole in the frame. Also the gas tank mount rotted compleatly out and IS no longer there on the drivers side the same place that the frame rotted out. This IS a big defect by ford as there IS no way to clean it out and the frame will just rot even though the body of the truck IS spotless and rust free because I wash the undercarriage every week as well as the whole truck. This IS extremely unsafe because the moisture and dirt consistaintly eat away at the frame. Also it IS bad enough that I possibly need to take the truck off the road even though the rest of the truck IS perfect. It IS very unsafe to drive and I can't believe ford could have over looked this.
- Power train
Vehicle bogged and stalled while attempting to parallel park, turning the steering wheel to the left and right end points. After engine died, it did not start again and needed to be towed to my home. Happened on hilo town on holomua street.
- Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields · Suspension
TL* the contact owns a 2000 ford ranger. While driving 55 mph, the contact heard a rattling noise underneath the vehicle. Suddenly, the rear driver's side shock detached from the vehicle. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the entire frame was rotted. The vehicle was taken to an…
TL* the contact owns a 2000 ford ranger. While driving 55 mph, the contact heard a rattling noise underneath the vehicle. Suddenly, the rear driver's side shock detached from the vehicle. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the entire frame was rotted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 177,000.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10177863This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended.
- 10156863Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition
- 10155551Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition
- 10026389Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001 vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in the state of maine, certified for sale in california-federal emission warranty refund.
- 10018746Buck/jerk and miss during drive cycle above 3000 rpm - no dtc - 3.0L 2V gas and ffv engine.
- 10017891Front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4X4 or AWD.
- 10014165Aluminum corrosion - service tip.
- 10014138Safety belt retraction speed.
- 10014096Revised procedure for adjusting alignment on all suspensions - new right hand upper control arm design for torsion bar front suspensions.
- 10014086General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
- 10013414Driveshaft thump clunk on light acceleration from stop or when braking and coming to a stop.
- 10013369General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures.
- 10013116Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series.
- 10008587Driveshaft-thump/clunk heard on light acceleration from a stop or when braking and coming to a stop.
- 10008580Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock.
- 10008552Rear leaf spring noise.
- 10008311Frame mounted front bumper brackets service kit.
- 10008304Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (cmp) installation tool correct application.
- 10008280Thump/clunk on light acceleration from stop or when braking and coming to a stop on certain 4X4 super cab equipped with automatic transmission and steel driveshaft.
- 10007358Lower engine oil leaks 3.0L 2V vulcan engine. Diagnostic service tips.
- 10005088P225/70r15 firestone wilderness ht tire may exhibit excessive tire cupping/feathering on the outside edges of the front tires. Oasis.
- 10004908Clicking/popping noise from upper steering column area when turning. 2004 e series and explorer sport trac also included.
- 10004886Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457 or p1442 or a check fuel cap lamp illuminated with dtc p0457 for the evaporative emission system.
- 10004027Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips.
- 10003748New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included.
- 10002780Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457, p1442 or check fuel cap lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457.
- 10002516Driveshaft - thump/clunk heard on light acceleration from a stop or when braking and coming to a stop.
- 10002482Idle air control (iac) valve diagnostic service tips.
- 10002479Thump type noise/vibration heard on light acceleration from a stop or when braking and coming to a stop.
- 10001922Fluid may leak out of the front axle vent tube.
- 10000592Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (cmp) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge, lost of power, malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes p1336, p1309 and p0340.
- 6092164Information on retrieving diagnostic trouble codes from rabs modules.
- 6091965Subject regarding engine hotline phone numbers.
- 6091938Subject regarding the ABS module active command modes feature of ngs software version 16.1.
- 6091931Some vehicles may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the customer as a piston / connecting rod bearing knock.
- 6091846Experiencing windnoise at the top of the door glass seal / weatherstrip molding area.
- 6090838Information on retrieving diagnostic trouble codes from rabs modules.
- 6090799Vehicles equipped with 4.0L ohv engine and manual transmission may exhibit a squawk noise from the clutch on take off.
- 6090720Some vehicles may exhibit windnoise heard from the cowl / windshield area.
- 6090641Information regarding windnoise from windshield/cowl area. *Mjs
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