Model year record

2001 Ford Ranger

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 692 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V399000

Vehicle speed control

Component: Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 4,500,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2009-10-13
Owners notified: 2009-10-27

Defect description

FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Safety risk

A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.

Manufacturer remedy

FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.

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 01V227001

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

Component: Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 1,400,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2001-07-16
Owners notified: 2001-07-25

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND MINIVANS. EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS SUPPLIED BY TRW. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE DRIVER'S AND/OR FRONT PASSENGER'S OUTBOARD SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY NOT FULLY LATCH. FORD CROWN VICTORIA BUILT AT ST. THOMAS ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 5/29/01 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS BUILT AT ST. THOMAS ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 5/29/01. LINCOLN TOWN CARS BUILT AT WIXOM ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 3/27/00 - 5/30/01. LINCOLN NAVIGATORS BUILT AT MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 4/11/00 - 5/31/01. FORD WINDSTARS BUILT AT OAKVILLE ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 3/23/00 - 5/30/01. FORD RANGERS BUILT AT TWIN CITIES PLANT FROM 3/28/00 - 5/30/01, AND ALSO AT THE EDISON PLANT FROM 3/13/00 - 5/25/01. FORD F-150 TRUCK BUILT AT NORFOLK PLANT FROM 4/18/00 - 5/25/00; AT ONTARIO PLANT FROM 5/10/00 - 5/28/01; AT KANSAS CITY PLANT FROM 9/11/99 - 5/25/01; AND AT CUAUTITLAN PLANT FROM 5/16/00 - 6/9/01. FORD SUPER DUTY F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS BUILT AT KENTUCKY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 5/27/01; AND AT CUAUTITLAN PLANT FROM 5/16/00 - 6/19/01. FORD EXCURSIONS BUILT AT KENTUCKY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 10/2/00. FORD EXPEDITIONS BUILT AT MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 4/11/00 - 5/31/01.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE OCCUPANT PROTECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT BUCKLES AND IF THE BUCKLE FAILS THE INSPECTION PROCESS, IT WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 25, 2001. 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 1-866-436-7332.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V394000

Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments

Component: Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 137,700
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-11-28
Owners notified: 2001-01-23

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH STEEL HOODS AND CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SHEET MOLDING COMPOUND HOODS. A WIRE FORMED HOOD STRIKER COULD BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FATIGUE FRACTURES. IF THE HOOD STRIKER FRACTURES, THE HOOD COULD FLY OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN.

Safety risk

A HOOD FLY-UP WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED COULD RESULT IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOOD STRIKER.

Owner complaints

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

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Suspension	74	109,000 mi
Structure: body	54	110,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	47	80,664 mi
Air bags: frontal	33	40,000 mi
Air bags	25	73,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	23	103,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	22	60,000 mi
Unknown or other	22	89,365 mi
Seat belts	21	104,000 mi
Structure: frame and members	19	83,000 mi
Tires	19	36,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	17	34,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	17	36,800 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	16	24,500 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	16	50,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire	11	113,500 mi
Electrical system	10	90,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	9	85,000 mi
Structure	9	105,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt	9	22,000 mi
Suspension: front	8	43,000 mi
Engine	7	200,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	7	82,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	6	29,055 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	6	46,163 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	6	—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)	5	35,735 mi
Power train: manual transmission	5	66,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	5	19,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	5	38,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	5	—
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer	4	109,999 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	4	108,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	4	24,000 mi
Power train	4	66,876 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft	4	6,900 mi
Seats	4	90,000 mi
Service brakes	4	100,007 mi
Structure: body: door	4	11,701 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint	4	47,944 mi
Wheels	4	88,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition	3	2,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	3	50,000 mi
Equipment	3	—
Exterior lighting: brake lights	3	50,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	3	110,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly	3	50,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage	3	—
Seat belts: front: retractor	3	53,000 mi
Steering	3	67,000 mi
Air bags: on-off switch assembly	2	75,000 mi
Air bags: side/window	2	—
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module	2	200,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood	2	13,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	2	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	2	57,587 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	2	—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	2	—
Fuel system, other	2	109,474 mi
Interior lighting	2	—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift	2	47,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal	2	100,000 mi
Seat belts: front	2	28,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc	2	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	2	19,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings	2	47,530 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	2	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum	2	20,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar	2	—
Structure: body: roof and pillars	2	19,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments	2	74,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint	2	29,055 mi
Suspension: rear	2	19,600 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	2	—
Wheels: rim	2	53,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module	1	15,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	1	—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	1	—
Electrical system: wiring	1	90 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys	1	42,800 mi
Exterior lighting	1	165,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights	1	—
Exterior lighting: turn signal	1	25,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	1	42,593 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	1	325,800 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch	1	—
Parking brake	1	40,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)	1	33,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter	1	33,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft	1	57,587 mi
Power train: driveline	1	—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint	1	—
Power train: driveline: universal joint	1	19,800 mi
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly	1	—
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)	1	38,000 mi
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices	1	—
Seats: front assembly: recliner	1	35 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock	1	60,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum	1	47,530 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages	1	—
Steering: column	1	33,000 mi
Steering: linkages	1	—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	1	—
Structure: body: tailgate	1	26,000 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar	1	—
Tires: sidewall	1	22,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	1	—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor	1	—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	1	30,300 mi

The 2000 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2002 model has about 1.5 times as many 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.