Model year record

2000 Ford Ranger

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 849 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V336000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
3,600,000
Reported to NHTSA
2007-08-03
Owners notified
2007-08-13

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V228001

Seat belts

Component
Seat belts
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
144,435
Reported to NHTSA
2000-08-18
Owners notified
2000-10-26

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V094000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system

Component
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
49
Reported to NHTSA
2000-03-28
Owners notified
2000-03-23

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

AS A RESULT OF NO HEAT IN THE HEATER CIRCUIT, DEFROST PERFORMANCE IS COMPROMISED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PLUGGED HEATER WATER RETURN TUBES.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Tires8140,156 mi
Structure: body49146,000 mi
Suspension47118,400 mi
Tires: tread/belt4634,000 mi
Air bags: frontal4462,000 mi
Vehicle speed control4185,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission3761,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2951,000 mi
Structure: frame and members2991,071 mi
Unknown or other2179,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields19121,775 mi
Air bags17100,045 mi
Tires: sidewall16
Electrical system1572,000 mi
Power train15107,569 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1350,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1038,500 mi
Seat belts10100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components922,950 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc9
Suspension: front9
Fuel system, gasoline882,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic860,000 mi
Steering874,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling728,882 mi
Wheels770,000 mi
Engine6158,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly660,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor610,125 mi
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm6
Structure672,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire6130,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal639,332 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control6130,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition5
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery5
Power train: driveline: driveshaft525,251 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system526,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint526,700 mi
Air bags: side/window4
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator439,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys425,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner4
Service brakes4120,682 mi
Suspension: rear477,960 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood390,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash3
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch364,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system3117,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch337,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift389,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly3
Seat belts: front: retractor3
Seats3140,230 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner382,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum335,470 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings392,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3
Steering: rack and pinion326,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate337,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint326,700 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module228,528 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2
Electrical system: ignition: module2
Equipment214,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights261,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights2
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings265,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2149,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap2
Interior lighting2
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2
Parking brake2101,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable2100,310 mi
Power train: axle assembly2
Power train: manual transmission25,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Service brakes, air: antilock2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder242,000 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber2
Vehicle speed control: cables2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor232,000 mi
Child seat1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1129,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Electrical system: wiring1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1108,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe177,995 mi
Equipment: electrical1
Exterior lighting1107,305 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights186,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: unit1
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch168,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal1131,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump168,315 mi
Fuel system, other1108,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages175,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
Power train: driveline1
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1
Seat belts: front169,000 mi
Seat belts: integrated child seat1
Service brakes, air: slack adjusters127,079 mi
Service brakes, electric1157,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1129,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module113 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads133,775 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders133,775 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1
Steering: linkages1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly139,781 mi
Structure: body: bumpers1149,000 mi
Structure: body: door1
Structure: body: roof and pillars152,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments1
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar142,043 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing13,998 mi
Suspension: multiple axle1
Suspension: rear: axle: spindle172,350 mi
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly1640 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: leaf1
Tires: bead1
Trailer hitches1
Visibility157,500 mi
Visibility: windshield1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer161,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs132,000 mi
Wheels: rim1

The 1999 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2001 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.