2000 Ford Ranger EV Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2000 Ford Ranger EV has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (2 reports).

1Recalls
6Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Ranger EV?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2000 Ford Ranger EV recalls

Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft

Recall 01V062Feb 26, 20011,260 vehicles affected

Most common 2000 Ford Ranger EV problems

Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Power Train1
Air Bags1
Tires1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Unknown Or Other1

What owners report

2015-01-16, Unknown Or Other
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
2009-01-06, Engine And Engine Cooling
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
2005-06-24, Tires
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
2004-03-29, Engine And Engine Cooling
AT 53,000 MILES THE VALVE SPRING BROKE, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STOP. *AK
2004-02-20, Air Bags
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

2000 Ford Ranger EV questions

Does the 2000 Ford Ranger EV have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2000 Ford Ranger EV: Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford Ranger EV?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Power Train (1), Air Bags (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Ford Ranger EV has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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