2000 Ford Ranger Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2000 Ford Ranger recalls

Most common 2000 Ford Ranger problems

Problem areas named in the 670 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Tires	150
Structure	110
Suspension	77
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	75
Power Train	71
Air Bags	67
Vehicle Speed Control	55
Electrical System	38
Engine And Engine Cooling	37
Steering	28

What owners report

2022-08-22, Tires
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.

2022-08-10, 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 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

2022-05-02, Structure
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.

2021-06-10, Structure
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.

2021-06-02, 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 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 Camp

2000 Ford Ranger questions

Does the 2000 Ford Ranger have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2000 Ford Ranger: Vehicle Speed Control; Seat Belts; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 670 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (150), Structure (110), Suspension (77).

How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Ford Ranger 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.