2000 Ford Ranger Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 670 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the wheels of the 2000 Ford Ranger, 1% of the 670 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 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.
“Cracked frame on passenger side by shock mount, both rear shock mounts rusted off. Also rear leaf spring shackles rotted off. As well as the spare tire crossmember completely rotted off causing my spare tire to fall off while driving!. Thank god no one was behind me. Truck only have 124k on it and it is imaculent shape other than the frame..very disappointed also I clean and maintain my trucks very well.. I wash it at least one a week and I wash the underneath then I drive around till its dry and still its in poor shape.. None of my other trucks do this so its not how I maintain them.”
NHTSA complaint #10446736, filed 2012-02, 124,000 miles“After driving from a long road trip consumer heard a funny noise in the front end of the vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer, and the dealer put vehicle up on a lift, and two of the wheels lugs, nuts fell to the floor from the front wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #10064632, filed 2004-03, 32,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the driver front wheel spindle failed while driving at 2 MPH. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was confirmed that the wheel spindle had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure and current mileage was 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10501236, filed 2013-03, 70,000 miles“When the right front bearing assembly locked up due to lack of grease it almost put me in the ditch on the right side of the road. It had to be towed to the nearest Ford dealer,brandon Ford, and they replaced the whole right assembly costing about $600 and was covered under warranty. They did not,however,check or repalce the left side assembly which failed at higher speed. The left side assembly locked up 200 miles later while I was taking it in to have it replaced and this time at 65mph and almost threw me into a retaining wall being used on I-4 at mlk in tampa. …”
NHTSA complaint #734299, filed 2000-10“Rotors and pads replaced after 6 months of purchase. Then, again after 3 months due to grinding noise and extended stopping distance. Currently, an independent mechanic found this was due to calipers being faulty, rotors and pads need replaced again at this time. Consumer stated rims and tires were also replaced, specific tire information was not given.”
NHTSA complaint #887733, filed 2001-05Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 6 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 1% |
| 1999 | 14 | 2% |
| 1998 | 10 | 2% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 2 | 4% |
| 1986 | 2 | 6% |
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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