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Ford Ranger EV years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 28 complaints about the Ford Ranger EV since 1998, and 2 recalls have been issued. The 2001 model year has 12 complaints, more than any other year, led by airbags and body problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
28
Recalls
2
Worst year
2001
Model years
1998-2001

Ford Ranger EV years to avoid

No model year of the Ford Ranger EV stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Ford Ranger EV years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Ford Ranger EV complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

1998199920002001

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Ford Ranger EV problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    5
  • Acceleration
    5
  • Transmission
    3
  • Airbags
    3
  • Tires
    2
  • Suspension
    2
  • Seat belts
    2
  • Electrical
    2
  • Body
    2
  • Locks
    1
  • Fuel system
    1

Ford Ranger EV problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
20017512Airbags53,95503
2000-6Engine68,00011
1999-4Acceleration10
1998-6Engine20

Recalls 2

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Questions about the Ford Ranger EV

What years of the Ford Ranger EV should you avoid?

No single model year of the Ford Ranger EV has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Ford Ranger EV?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Ford Ranger EV?

Engine, with 5 complaints across all years, followed by acceleration (5) and transmission (3).

How many recalls does the Ford Ranger EV have?

2 recalls between 1998 and 2001. The 1998 model year has the most, with 2.

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