2000 Ford Ranger recalls and problems

The 2000 Ford Ranger has 3 safety recalls and 670 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ford dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

670

Crashes / fires

86 / 12

Injuries / deaths

84 / 2

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Ford Ranger vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Ford Ranger recalls

Recall 07V-336: Vehicle Speed Control

Reported Aug 3, 2007 · 3,600,000 vehicles affected · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: 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: This could result in an underhood fire.

Fix: 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.

Recall 00V-228: Seat Belts

Reported Aug 18, 2000 · 144,435 vehicles affected · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: 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: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.

Fix: 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.

Recall 00V-094: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Mar 28, 2000 · 49 vehicles affected · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: 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: As a result of no heat in the heater circuit, defrost performance is compromised.

Fix: Dealers will replace the plugged heater water return tubes.

2000 Ford Ranger problems reported by owners

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
Fuel System, Gasoline	23
Seat Belts	23

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 49
Tires › Tread/Belt — 46
Air Bags › Frontal — 44
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 37
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 29
Structure › Frame and Members — 29
Structure › Frame and Members › Underbody Shields — 19
Tires › Sidewall — 16

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 82,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 Ford Ranger complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Tires · at 24,449 miles · reported Aug 22, 2022

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 · at 200,000 miles · reported Aug 10, 2022

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…

Structure · at 50,000 miles · reported May 2, 2022

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 · reported Jun 10, 2021

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 · at 91,264 miles · reported Jun 2, 2021

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…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Ford Ranger have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2000 Ford Ranger: 07V-336 (vehicle speed control), 00V-228 (seat belts), 00V-094 (engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Ford Ranger?

Owners report tires problems most often (150 reports), followed by structure (110). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 82,000 miles.

Are Ford recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.