IllustrationBOTH FRONT SHOCKS HAVE LEAKED OIL OUT, UNEVEN TIRE WEAR, CRACKS INSIDE BUMPER, HEADLINER AND OTHER BODY JOINTS SHIFTING POSITION, LEFT RADIATOR MOUNT COMPRESSED BADLY. THIS IS THE SECOND RANGER I HAVE SEEN THIS ON TODAY.*AK
2000 Ford Ranger
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Ranger years
Owner complaints for the 2000 Ford Ranger are substantially higher than the model-year median of 144.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
180–25K
4725–50K
6250–75K
5175–100K
71100–150K
33150K+
282 reports with mileage · 388 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Tires. Review the 139 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Structure. Review the 105 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Suspension. Review the 72 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
86 crash reports12 fire reports64 injury reports
Tires complaints
139 reportsWHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE, RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE DROPPED DOWN TO THE RIM , TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT. *AK THE SIDE WALL OF THE RIGHT REAR TIRE WAS COMPLETELY DETACHED DUE TO FACTORY DEFECT. TIRE SIZE P225/70R15 AND DOT # HYUU1P0120. *YH
SUFFERED TIRE FAILURE WHILE ON VACATION NEAR GAYLORD MI. A NAIL HAD PUNCTURED TIRE, BUT THE TREAD ON THE INSIDE SHREADED MAKING REPAIR IMPOSSIBLE. DEALER CALLED IT A "ROAD HAZARD" DEFECT. I DON'T AGREE! COST OF NEW TIRE....$92.53. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P225/70R15 )
BLOW OUT OCCURED WHILE DRIVING 55MPH. NO DEBRIS WAS FOUND IN TIRE AND HOLE WAS TOO LARGE TO BE REPAIRED. TIRE WAS REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE.( DOT NUMBER: 109S TIRE SIZE: P245/75R16 )
THIS FORD RANGER 2000 HAS WILDERNESS/HT P225/70RX15 TIRES ON IT. CONSUMER HAS NOTICED DRY CRACKS IN THE FRONT LEFT TIRE, JUST BELOW THE TREAD ON THE SIDEWALL. FORD HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH TWO FRONT WILDERNESS/AT P245/75R16 TIRES COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM RIM, COMING OFF THE TRUCK, AND CAUSING ROLLOVER. FORD AND FIRESTONE HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. *AK FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT P245/75/R16 *MW
I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM MARTIN INGLIS, VP FORD NORTH AMERICA, STATING MY "2000 RANGER WAS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL". TODAY I HAD TO CHANGE MY LEFT REAR WILDERNESS AT P245/75R16- DOT W270 AS IT WAS FLAT. WHEN THE SPARE WAS LOWERED DOWN FOR THE FIRST TIME, I NOTICED IT WAS A RADIAL ATX P235/75R15. ON THE BACK OF MR. INGLIS'…
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I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM MARTIN INGLIS, VP FORD NORTH AMERICA, STATING MY "2000 RANGER WAS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL". TODAY I HAD TO CHANGE MY LEFT REAR WILDERNESS AT P245/75R16- DOT W270 AS IT WAS FLAT. WHEN THE SPARE WAS LOWERED DOWN FOR THE FIRST TIME, I NOTICED IT WAS A RADIAL ATX P235/75R15. ON THE BACK OF MR. INGLIS'S LETTER OF 8.17.00 IT STATES ALL P235/75R15 TIRES WERE RECALLED. PERHAPS, OTHER FORD OWNERS WHO RECEIVED THAT LETTER MIGHT WANT TO CHECK THEIR SPARES. OBVIOUSLY, ONE CANNOT RELY ON FORD TO SUPPLY ACCURATE INFORMATION..0( DOT NUMBER: VDHL TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING 35 MPH IN WEST BRANSON, MISSOURI ON SAID DATE (090100). THE TIRE HAD LESS THAN 7000 MILES ON IT. THE AIR TEMPERATURE WAS 100+ DEGREES. THE TIRE WAS PROPERLY INFLATED. NO LOAD WAS IN THE BED OF TRUCK. THERE WAS ONE PASSENGER. THE TIRE BLEW OUT AND THE RIM OF THE TIRE WAS BENT, TOO.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SI…
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MY WIFE WAS DRIVING 35 MPH IN WEST BRANSON, MISSOURI ON SAID DATE (090100). THE TIRE HAD LESS THAN 7000 MILES ON IT. THE AIR TEMPERATURE WAS 100+ DEGREES. THE TIRE WAS PROPERLY INFLATED. NO LOAD WAS IN THE BED OF TRUCK. THERE WAS ONE PASSENGER. THE TIRE BLEW OUT AND THE RIM OF THE TIRE WAS BENT, TOO.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 225/70R15? )
RIGHT REAR TIRE. CENTER TREAD OF TIER CAME COMPLETLE APART JUST LIKE A RETREAD. MADE IT TO A FIRESTONE TIRE CENTER.THANK GOD IT WAS A REAR TIRE AND NOT A FRONT TIRE WHERE ALL THE WIEGHT IS.( DOT NUMBER: W2UU1P0419 TIRE SIZE: 222570R15 )
NO DAMAGE DONE.TIRES ARE VERY UNSTABLE AND CAUSE TRUCK TO WANT TO ROLL OVER WHEN YOU HAVE TO BREAK HARD . LIKE SOMEONE PULLING OUT IN FRONT OF YOU OR JUST HARD BREAKING !!( DOT NUMBER: ??? TIRE SIZE: P245/75R16 )
Official recalls
307V336000 · Vehicle Speed Control
Aug 3, 2007
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.
00V228001 · Seat Belts
Aug 18, 2000
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.
00V094000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System
Mar 28, 2000
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.