Unable to pass vehicle safety inspection due to cracked frame by means of rust damage to the right front section of the t-frame. The truck was bought in 2003 and had a clean car fax report but when inspected I was informed by the inspector that the ranger frame had been welded on prior due to rust damage. In 2005 I had to replace the rear shackles and leaf springs due to the same rust damage. I feel that this vehicle was defective due to improper materials used in it's construction causing a high probability of failure and risk of injury and or death to myself or others and that the ford motor company must correct or refund and that the dealer should also be responsible for not informing me of this defect.
The worst 2000 Ford Ranger EV problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Engine2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: electric light duty pickup trucks. If the transaxle attaching bolts begin to loosen, the driver could notice a jerking motion and/or a clunking sound. If not serviced promptly, all nine bolts could ultimately fall out or fracture and the transaxle could drop. If the transaxle drops, the vehicle may no longer be in the gear indicated.
- Risk
- If this occurs, the shift lever could be put into "park" and the vehicle would still be free to roll as if in "neutral," increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the mounting bolts with longer bolts that include a thread lock material. When installed, the new bolts will be tightened to a higher torque. Owner notification began may 8, 2001. 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.
Recall number 01V062000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Ford Ranger EV 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Electric vehicle (EV) cold weather battery performance
- Owner notification program notifying owners that their vehicle may have an electric coolant pump that...
- Owner notification program (supplement #1) regarding electric coolant pump replacement
- Onwer notification program regarding intermittent oil warning lamp - tim software update
- This owner notification program states that on certain vehicles, the rear leaf spring assemblies were not...
- Subject regarding battery control module (BCM) software update for certain electric vehicles equipped with...
- Subject on the owner notification program 00B37, the current tractionh battery may prematurely trigger the...
What 2000 Ford Ranger EV owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My ford ranger 4. Litre, v six is spewing anti-freeze from a blown head..the cooling system failed, water pump malfunction. The 2000 yr vehicle has had recall problems with the water pump per the federal safety agency (along with six other recall problems!) ford customer assistance center has told me that my vehicle has not had problems of my nature....I now am forced to pay $950. To $1200 to have my mint condition ford 4x4 ext. Cab truck drivable again..
Dt: consumer complained about continental general gabber tires, p22570r15. There was complete tire separation. A recall for the p22560/ r15 tires was issued, but it should have been wider to include this one too. Continental tires wanted consumer to send them the tread, and to settle for $500.00. But consumer felt they should have paid for everything.
While driving 40 MPH vehicle slid on some ice and hit a tree head on. Upon impact, airbags failed to deploy. *ak consumer suffered vertebral fracture at the l3 level.
At 53,000 miles the valve spring broke, causing the engine to stop.
Transmission slips or disengages between 1st and 2nd gear. (real bad with airconditioning on).
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Questions about the 2000 Ford Ranger EV
Is the 2000 Ford Ranger EV reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2000 Ford Ranger EV, fewer than a typical Ranger EV model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Ford Ranger EV?
Engine and cooling, with 2 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).
How many recalls does the 2000 Ford Ranger EV have?
1 recall, covering power train.
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