2001 Ford Ranger Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 4%of 515 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,682miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2001 Ford Ranger, 4% of the 515 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,682 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While inspecting my vehicle before attempting to repair the bracket on the exhaust when I noticed large chips of rust and decay on the entire frame of the vehicle while the body and engine bay are completely un damaged, the rust on my vehicle is far worse then should be on my vehicle with less then 100,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10759863, filed 2015-08, 89,365 miles“Failed component 2: frame ahead of leaf spring shackles on both sides. Left was completely fractured and right was 1/2 fractured. Right shock strut mount broken. Driving around town hit several bumps in road due to road construction. When I parked the truck I noticed the truck bed was leaning to the right. Further inspection revealed a cracked frame. Took it to the shop and they said it wasn't safe to drive. They removed the bed and noticed extreme rust and a 'paper thin' frame.. Said it would be difficult to find good metal to weld to. …”
NHTSA complaint #10567309, filed 2014-03, 108,000 miles“I purchased a 2001 Ford Ranger edge, 4 door, 4 wheel drive pickup truck from the nykar store off of ebay motors in january. The ad falsely claimed that the vehicle was in great shape with no mechanical damage disclosed, but soon I discovered that the frame has severe rust damage that was covered up with filler and undercoating. The frame, where the control arms connect are so visible rusted around the mounting bolts that the holes are large enough to put my fingers through, at least once all of the flaking rust, filler and undercoating were removed. The truck is totaled. …”
NHTSA complaint #10385234, filed 2011-02, 85,692 miles“Had left work and driven approx. 12 miles driving on highway. While going through next town driving at approx. 35 MPH, driver smelled smoke .proceeded approx. 3 city blocks and pulled vehicle over on side of road. Upon opening hood of truck, found engine engulfed in flames. Total loss of truck due to under hood fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10968234, filed 2017-03, 245,000 miles“This was purchased in march 2016 at the time of inspection did not notice frame damage. Took to shop and was told frame is dangerously rusted. At further inspection frame is rusted through on the front right corner and mid section of truck. Truck has 131000”
NHTSA complaint #10893191, filed 2016-08, 130,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11012217Dec 4, 2024Certain 2018 - 2024 Model Year Various Vehicles Update SYNC Software
- 10017860Jul 1, 2005Malfunction indicator lamp coming on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0171, p0172, p0174 and/or p0175 (fuel system too rich or lean).
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 22% |
| 2025 | 6 | 14% |
| 2024 | 11 | 11% |
| 2021 | 13 | 11% |
| 2020 | 14 | 11% |
| 2019 | 34 | 13% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 | 16 | 6% |
| 2005 | 22 | 8% |
| 2004 | 13 | 3% |
| 2003 | 13 | 5% |
| 2002 | 14 | 4% |
| 2001 | 22 | 4% |
| 2000 | 23 | 3% |
| 1999 | 28 | 4% |
| 1998 | 19 | 3% |
| 1997 | 11 | 3% |
| 1996 | 10 | 2% |
| 1995 | 8 | 2% |
| 1994 | 11 | 3% |
| 1993 | 7 | 3% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 5 | 5% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 2 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 4% |
| 1984 | 2 | 17% |
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 complaintsSteering
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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