2001 Ford Ranger EV Problems
- Complaints
- 12filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 49,478miles, 10 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Ford Ranger EV (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2001 Ford Ranger EV. The part named most often is air bags, with 2 complaints (17% of the total), followed by seat belts (2) and body and structure (2). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 49,478 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags2 17%
- Seat belts2 17%
- Body and structure2 17%
- Electrical system1 8.3%
- Engine cooling1 8.3%
- Fuel system1 8.3%
- Suspension1 8.3%
- Vehicle speed control1 8.3%
Example complaints
Air bags: “On february 11, 2005 my father was driving his 2001 Ford ranger when he suffered a heart attack. As a result of the heart attack my dad hit a tree head on with the Ford ranger. The truck suffered catastrophic frontal damage which ultimately was considered a total loss by my dad's insurance company. Despite the extent of the damage, the airbags did not deploy. My dad never revived and was pronounced dead approximately one hour later at the local hospital.”
NHTSA complaint #10115977, filed 2005-03, 53,955 milesSeat belts: “The contact owns a 2001 Ford ranger EV. While driving at various speeds, the driver side seat belt buckle would erroneously unlock. The failure was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 01v227001 (seat belts). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10837229, filed 2016-02, 80,000 milesBody and structure: “Dt: contact owns a 2001 Ford ranger edge. He bought it new in 8-2001. The next week he started having problems. It would cut off while driving interstate. He let it sit for 30 minutes -1 hour, and it would start again. The front doors started to come open unexpectedly. Then it finally just quit running at 10,800 miles. He took vehicle to a dealer approximately 52 times. They would not create any paper work at the dealership;. They would not make a service order on the truck. Ford finally agreed to let an area engineer meet with him and look at the truck. They agreed to fix the truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #10133720, filed 2005-08, 75 milesElectrical system: “I purchased this manual transmission truck from a one-time owner through a dealership on july 23, 2005 with 30,000 miles. On august 29, 2005, this vehicle failed to start as I tried to turn the key several times. I had to have friends give the truck a push to start. This did get the truck to start, and it ran for about 5 miles before decelerating and stopping completely. Now, not even with a push from others will this truck start. As a consequence, the truck has failed to start. I plan to tow the truck to the dealership on august 31st to get it checked out under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10134828, filed 2005-08, 31,295 milesMileage when problems were reported
50% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 31,295 and 60,258 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Ford Ranger EV in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2001 Ford Ranger EV.
Other model years of the Ford Ranger EV
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 12 | 49,478 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 6 | 68,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 6 | 69,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford Ranger EV model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Ford Ranger EV have?
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2001 Ford Ranger EV as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Ford Ranger EV is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 2 complaints (17% of the total), followed by seat belts with 2.
Has the 2001 Ford Ranger EV been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Ford Ranger EV reported?
Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 49,478 miles and the middle half falls between 31,295 and 60,258 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.