2000 Ford Ranger Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 670 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the equipment of the 2000 Ford Ranger, 1% of the 670 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I believe that the drive belt in most Ford rangers are pushed to far inn. When water gets on the belt it will squel for the longest time. I took my Ranger to the local mechanic and he pulled one of the drive pullys forward3/4 of an inch and I havent had the problem since. I have neighbors with the same problem and I have heard quite a few rangers drive by that sound like this./”
NHTSA complaint #10068433, filed 2004-05, 14,000 miles“Two weeks after I bought the truck the airconditioner broke twice, then the ABS light came on for no reason, the seatbelts were recalled and now the transmission is going out. I would like something done about this I.e. Them give me a new truck or my money back. Its getting ridiculous.”
NHTSA complaint #736628, filed 2000-11“The cigarette lighter fell into the inside of the dash. The dealer tells me this was the result of an external device being plugged in to the lighter socket instead of the auxiliary power outlet. It is my daughter's truck and she rarely plugs her cell phone charger in to the lighter. The dealer tells me this created enough heat to melt the mounting tabs on the inside of the dash allowing the lighter to fall inside. I ask you: if a cell phone charger can create this type of problem why does the lighter socket readliy accept the plug of the charger? …”
NHTSA complaint #758736, filed 2002-02“Bill pierre Ford of seattle washington, misusing the global positioning system. Vehicle is fully paid for, management continues to track vehicle, harassing myself and other customers. Dealer accounting is inaccurate, did not credit all payments, and after request to void extended warranty, did not reduce contract price as agreed.”
NHTSA complaint #10014251, filed 2003-04“Engine is leaking oil, reoccurrences have caused consumer to take vehicle to dealer 7 times for the same problem, last repair was 1 year ago, vehicle is acting sluggish, the oil pan and rear mail oil seal was the cause of the oil leak. . Consumer also stated the the air conditioner was blowing out hot air, the dealer discovered that the compressor was leaking.”
NHTSA complaint #8005023, filed 2002-03Related service bulletins
- 10156863Feb 7, 2019Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 1% |
| 1999 | 6 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 1% |
| 1997 | 14 | 3% |
| 1996 | 11 | 3% |
| 1995 | 9 | 3% |
| 1994 | 6 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 4 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1983 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford Ranger
139 complaintsBody and structure
105 complaintsBrakes
78 complaintsSuspension
72 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
69 complaintsAir bags
67 complaintsVehicle speed control
55 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsEngine cooling
37 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Ford Ranger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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