I HAVE A 2000 FORD RANGER XLT WITH EXCESSIVE RUST / ROT ON THE FRAME. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRAME ENDS WITH NEW STEEL AS THEY HAD ROTTED AWAY CAUSING THE REAR BUMPER TO FALL OFF THE TRUCK. I ALSO HAD TO BUY AND REPLACE NEW LEAF SPRING MOUNTS BECAUSE THE OLD ONES HAD ROTTED AWAY. I AM NOW WONDERING IF I CAN REPAIR OR REPL…
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I HAVE A 2000 FORD RANGER XLT WITH EXCESSIVE RUST / ROT ON THE FRAME. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRAME ENDS WITH NEW STEEL AS THEY HAD ROTTED AWAY CAUSING THE REAR BUMPER TO FALL OFF THE TRUCK. I ALSO HAD TO BUY AND REPLACE NEW LEAF SPRING MOUNTS BECAUSE THE OLD ONES HAD ROTTED AWAY. I AM NOW WONDERING IF I CAN REPAIR OR REPLACE OTHER SEGMENTS OF THE FRAME BECAUSE THERE IS EXCESSIVE RUST AND ROT IN CERTAIN AREAS. THE MAJORITY OF THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE THE REAR HALF OF THE FRAME, BOTH SIDES. I DO NOT SEE ANY EXCESSIVE RUST IN THE FORWARD FRAME RAILS. I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE SHOCK MOUNTS, SPARE TIRE CARRIER WHICH ROTTED OFF, AND THE CROSS MEMBERS WHICH ALSO ROTTED OFF. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10312624
87,000 miles · Jan 7, 2010
Structure
FRAME OF TRUCK RUSTED IN TWO BEHIND CAB ITEM NOT REPLACEABLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10298623
77,960 miles · Nov 29, 2009
StructureSuspension
NOTICED EXCESSIVE RUST THROUGH ON FRAME REAR AT SPRING HANGER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10293895
103,000 miles · Apr 24, 2009
Structure
TL* -THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD RANGER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INSPECTION STATION. THE TECHNICIAN OBSERVED THAT THE FRAME EXHIBITED MASSIVE HOLES. IN ADDITION, THE FRAME WAS FRACTURED IN TWO. THE REAR VEHICLE BUMPER WAS NOT FASTENED CORRECTLY WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE FAILURE. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE VEHICL…
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TL* -THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD RANGER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INSPECTION STATION. THE TECHNICIAN OBSERVED THAT THE FRAME EXHIBITED MASSIVE HOLES. IN ADDITION, THE FRAME WAS FRACTURED IN TWO. THE REAR VEHICLE BUMPER WAS NOT FASTENED CORRECTLY WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE FAILURE. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 103, 733.
NHTSA ODI #10266638
84,000 miles · Aug 27, 2008
Structure
I FIRST NOTICED A SQUEAKING NOISE AND WHILE INVESTIGATING I FOUND THAT MY TRUCKS FRAME IS TOTALLY RUSTED AND HAS CRACKED ON BOTH SIDES AT THE REAR WHEELS. THE TRUCK IS A 2000 FORD RANGER WITH EXCELLENT BODY INTEGRITY AND LITTLE OTHER RUST. BOTH MY MECHANIC AND THE TOW TRUCK OPERATOR SAID THEY HAD NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS.…
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I FIRST NOTICED A SQUEAKING NOISE AND WHILE INVESTIGATING I FOUND THAT MY TRUCKS FRAME IS TOTALLY RUSTED AND HAS CRACKED ON BOTH SIDES AT THE REAR WHEELS. THE TRUCK IS A 2000 FORD RANGER WITH EXCELLENT BODY INTEGRITY AND LITTLE OTHER RUST. BOTH MY MECHANIC AND THE TOW TRUCK OPERATOR SAID THEY HAD NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS. BOTH SAID THAT I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR KILLED OTHERS IF THE FRAME SNAPPED. THE TOW OPERATOR SAID THAT TOYOTA'S HAVING A "SILENT RECALL" OF TRUCKS 1995-2000 WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I NOW HAVE A TRUCK WITH NO WARRANTY THAT IS UNDRIVEABLE BUT HAS AN OUTSTANDING LOAN AGAINST IT. FORD IS NOT ADDRESSING THIS ISSUE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10239980
52,000 miles · Feb 17, 2005
Structure
PEELING PAINT ON ROOF OF FORD RANGER EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCK. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10110731
37,000 miles · May 12, 2004
Structure
TAILGATE SUPPORT FOR FORD RANGER 2000 4X4. SUPPORT ON RIGHT SIDE BROKE WHEN PERSON SIT ON IT. ON INVESTIGATION IT WAS FOUND THE CABLE WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH AND BEING HELD BYI THE HARD PLASTIC SURROUNDING THE CABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10072489
30,700 miles · Apr 13, 2003
Structure
AFTER IT RAINS I HAVE A POOL OF WATER ON THE DRIVER SIDE FLOOR. IT SEEMS TO BE COMING FROM BEHIND THE DASH BOARD (FIRE WALL). HELP! POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL HAZARD. *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10014340
Mileage unknown · Oct 21, 2002
SteeringStructure
TAILGATE OFTEN VERY DIFFICULT TO OPEN. ONE SIDE OF HANDLE PULLS UP MORE AND KEEPS THE LATCH FROM OPENING. OFTEN HAVE TO PUSH ON THE TAILGATE WITH SHOULDER WHILE PULLING LATCH TO GET IT OPEN. ALSO STEERING WHEEL IS LOOSE AND STEERING IS NOT PRECISE VERY WOBBLY. HAVE NOT HAD IT LOOKED AT YET BUT MY MECHANIC SAYS IT IS A COMM…
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TAILGATE OFTEN VERY DIFFICULT TO OPEN. ONE SIDE OF HANDLE PULLS UP MORE AND KEEPS THE LATCH FROM OPENING. OFTEN HAVE TO PUSH ON THE TAILGATE WITH SHOULDER WHILE PULLING LATCH TO GET IT OPEN. ALSO STEERING WHEEL IS LOOSE AND STEERING IS NOT PRECISE VERY WOBBLY. HAVE NOT HAD IT LOOKED AT YET BUT MY MECHANIC SAYS IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2000 RANGERS AND THAT THE STEERING KNUCKLE CAN BE DEFECTIVE AND BE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AS IS.DT
NHTSA ODI #768705
Mileage unknown · Sep 30, 2002
StructureFire
CONSUMER WAS IN MOTION WHEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. IT BEGAN IN OR UNDER THE BED OF THE PICKUP. CONSUMER STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. THE VEHICLE AND IT'S CONTENTS WERE ENGULFED IN THE FIRE. *JG
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES OF YOUR VEHICLE AND REPLACE ALL SEAT BELT BUCKLES THAT FALL WITHIN THE SUSPECT DATE CODE RANGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 26, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L OHC ENGINES. ENGINE COOLANT CIRCULATION THROUGH THE HEATER CIRCUIT IS PREVENTED BECAUSE OF A PLUGGED HEATER RETURN TUBE (WATER PUMP INLET TUBE) AT THE WATER PUMP. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE INTENT OF FMVSS NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEMS."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AS A RESULT OF NO HEAT IN THE HEATER CIRCUIT, DEFROST PERFORMANCE IS COMPROMISED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PLUGGED HEATER WATER RETURN TUBES.
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