2000 Ford Ranger Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 69about this part
- Share
- 10%of 670 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 69 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Ford Ranger, 10% of the 670 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,500 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Was driving northbound on interstate 05 [aka] golden state highway when truck made a funny noise and engine froze ? No engine problem light,s came on no warning light off any kind came on with great difficulty id was able to pull to the side since this is a stick shift transmission when id tried to start the vehicle the starter would not turn .had this been a automatic transmission we would surly with no doubt been involved in a death accident still don't know what failed in my truck butt engine is completely frozen [can you help me locate the source off the failure since this vehicle is a…”
NHTSA complaint #10672301, filed 2015-01, 159,000 miles“Frame rotted. I feel as though it is a problem with many many rangers with the year around 2000. I had a cracked frame about 2 feet forward of where from suspension for rear tires meet frame. Cracked frame completely and when bed was removed cause truck to collapse and be immoveable until frame was simply patched to be moved. Had to junk truck due to condition and repair costs were more than truck was worth. Very upset with 2000 Ford Ranger I purchased. Spent alot of money and didnt even get a year out of truck. Never used to tow or as work truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #10433614, filed 2011-10, 107,569 miles“While driving my Ford Ranger the trannsmission did a couple of loud bangs and suddenly there I was stuck on the high way the truck has 68thousand miles on it no need for a tranny to go.”
NHTSA complaint #10110518, filed 2005-02, 68,000 miles“I have a 2000 Ford Ranger xlt extended cab 4x4 I first started having trouble with the alternator it just stopped working, took to shop and the brushes on it was wore out had the replaced and it lasted 2 days and same problem so had to buy a new alternator at 300.00 it lasted 4 days took it back to parts store got a replacement and im still using it but it still isn't working as good as it should got stranded at 1230 am beside road with my daughter with me the first time, and when that happened that when my od light started flashing and the transmission wouldn't shift into the right gears…”
NHTSA complaint #10283843, filed 2009-09, 86,000 miles“Transmission went out at 70749 miles. Purchased 04/11/2003. On 09/15/2003 noticed transmission slipping, made appt for 09/18 with dealership where I purchased it used. Transmission went out on a busy intersection and had to be pushed to the side by police and towed to dealership to make my appt. Cost $3113 to replace - dealer basically to bad for you . Also - AC condenser needs replacing at a cost of $570 cannot afford to do condenser yet.... This has been a very expensive vehicle so far, we've owned it less than 6 months!”
NHTSA complaint #10039527, filed 2003-09, 70,749 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10017891Apr 1, 2005Front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4x4 or awd.
- 10014086Dec 13, 2004General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
- 10013414Nov 29, 2004Driveshaft thump clunk on light acceleration from stop or when braking and coming to a stop.
- 10013369Nov 1, 2004General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 33% |
| 2025 | 17 | 39% |
| 2024 | 39 | 41% |
| 2023 | 5 | 28% |
| 2022 | 17 | 45% |
| 2021 | 60 | 50% |
| 2020 | 49 | 38% |
| 2019 | 92 | 34% |
| 2011 | 5 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 | 27 | 7% |
| 2003 | 16 | 7% |
| 2002 | 61 | 18% |
| 2001 | 51 | 10% |
| 2000 | 69 | 10% |
| 1999 | 67 | 9% |
| 1998 | 60 | 10% |
| 1997 | 42 | 10% |
| 1996 | 28 | 7% |
| 1995 | 22 | 7% |
| 1994 | 49 | 11% |
| 1993 | 19 | 8% |
| 1992 | 13 | 7% |
| 1991 | 12 | 9% |
| 1990 | 10 | 10% |
| 1989 | 5 | 7% |
| 1988 | 9 | 10% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 2 | 6% |
| 1985 | 5 | 19% |
| 1983 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford Ranger
139 complaintsBody and structure
105 complaintsBrakes
78 complaintsSuspension
72 complaintsAir bags
67 complaintsVehicle speed control
55 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsEngine cooling
37 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsSeat belts
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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