2001 Ford Ranger Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 515 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 217,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2001 Ford Ranger, 1% of the 515 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 217,900 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 purchased a new 2001 Ford range in nov of that year. The truck came with a hard fiberglass bed cover. It has a locking system and a safety latch at the inside of the top. This safety latch failed when I was in the bed and the top shut down. I have contacted Ford about the problem. They have said it is not their responsibility to fix this as they claim it is an aftermarket accessory. The truck was brought into the dealer before the original warranty was up. The top is listed in the owners manual and it was part of the truck at the time of purchase. …”
NHTSA complaint #10041162, filed 2003-10, 325,800 miles“Door ajar light stays on due to faulty door latches and switches. Prevents door from closing all the way and also prevents the interior light to shut off. Doors shut but don't latch fully which can cause the door to pop open. This should of been a recall a while ago. When talking to my mechanic and a few other people with a 99-01 Ranger extended cab 4 door they have had the same problem. My mechanic says this is a known Ford problem. I fear that someone in the back jump seat will be leaning up against the door and it will pop open when going down the road. …”
NHTSA complaint #10437514, filed 2011-11“The contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger. While making a turn, the door ajar warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10929683, filed 2016-12, 110,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 0% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 1% |
| 1999 | 6 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 | 3 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford Ranger
112 complaintsSuspension
87 complaintsAir bags
62 complaintsVehicle speed control
57 complaintsBrakes
55 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
51 complaintsSeat belts
45 complaintsTires
39 complaintsFuel system
31 complaintsEngine cooling
29 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford Ranger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology