2000 Ford Ranger electrical problems

Filed Nov 23, 2020 · Body, Electrical · 70,000 miles · TX

Both the back seat small doors were locked and unoperable since 2015 (the dealer refused to repair without paying for service- they said will cost $1,000.00 for each door and just to exam cost. That was not the repair cost yet) 2020 in august, perhaps, the back gate door for the trunk suddenly collapsed, felled out from the roller. That was the passenger side of the back gate to the bed of the truck I had to put back to the roller. And, it is not sure that the gate is stable condition. Under the dashboard, the cigarette lighter just touched and collapsed-broken inside under the dashboard and could not pull it out. So, it is still inside under the dashboard (notice: that feature-the cigarette lighter nobody used since bought the vehicle- non smoker owner). The under body vehicle cost a lot to repair through the years. The vehicle has about 120,000 miles currently.

Filed Apr 27, 2016 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · VA

Speed control on wheel failed throwing the transmission into first gear, just like the recent recall on newer ford pickups I was in motion on a city street going straight.

Filed Dec 2, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 72,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford ranger. While driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle lost all acceleration without warning. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. The service engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle could be restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.

Filed Feb 25, 2015 · Acceleration, Electrical · 130,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford ranger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the cruise control failed to operate without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the brake lights and the turn signals failed to illuminate when engaged as the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Jun 22, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 107,305 miles · TX

Starting from home, the vehicle had no indication of trouble lights in the instrument panel. Then, driving about 2 miles and up the bridge, suddenly the vehicle slowly came to a stop within quick time and stalled on the uphill direction. A few attempts to restart, I was not successful. The police was called and came to push the ranger down the bridge to the safety area and waiting two hours later for the tow-truck to tow to the ford dealer. And, the diagnosis was that the fuel pump is out. This vehicle had histories of repair since the first year and thereafter .

Filed Mar 7, 2012 · Acceleration, Electrical · 77,957 miles · OH · crash

Two times on 3/2/12 I took my foot off the gas to stop at a stop light and when I started to brake the truck accelerated. The first time was on wet roads so I could slow it down enough with the brakes while the tires were burning to get it into neutral and then got it stopped. Later the same day it happened again this time the road was dry and no matter how hard I pushed the brakes I could not get the truck to stop before hitting a car stopped in front of me before I got it into neutral. I am scared to drive the truck! I called a dealer and asked if they knew of any issues or recalls that would cause this and they said they did not. From what I have read on this site and other sites there are other owners having the same issue. Of course they advised I could bring it in for an inspection that cost a large fee regardless if they find and resolve the problem or not.

Filed Nov 29, 2009 · Electrical · 131,908 miles · MT

I have a 2000 ford ranger. For the last year, I have had issues with various electrical systems, including the door sensors failing, interior lights not working or not bright enough, and anti-theft light flashing (I do not have an anti-theft system, just a flashing red light on the dashboard). Then a month ago, I came to a stop sign, stopped, and turned on the left turn signal. The turn signal light flashed on and stayed on and then two puffs of smoke came out of the steering column. I drove a mile to my home and shut the truck off. The steering column was hot to the touch but I did not see any other evidence of a fire. After some research and discovering that the ford explorer had a recalled multi-switch, located in the steering column, I had the multi-switch replaced in my ranger. The door sensors still don't work (the dome light stays on), but all the other electrical issues have been resolved and I have not seen any more smoke. This month's issue of consumer reports noted a recall for ford rangers from 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 for a faulty cruise control switch. My ranger does not have cruise control; however, according to my mechanic this recall involves the same multi-switch.

Filed Sep 30, 2009 · Electrical · 89,000 miles · TX · fire

Vehicle fire 2000 ford ranger p/u cruise control disengage switch caused fire. Vehicle was parked in garage at the time 2 pm.

Filed Nov 26, 2007 · Brakes, Electrical · 129,000 miles · NY

Abs brake light on. Speedometer not working engine light on. Changed ABS sensor. Engine light went out. Speedometer working but will bounce around when directional is put on or when foot is applied to brake. Abs sensor light is still on. Called ford and told them I noticed a recall on some of these rangers for the ABS sensor they are telling me this vehicle is not on the list. Well it should be.

Filed Aug 15, 2007 · Electrical · 90,000 miles · NC · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford ranger. While driving 10 MPH, the contact noticed smoke rising from under the windshield. He pulled over and discovered flames coming from the front tires. The fire department attempted to extinguish the fire with sand and water. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and there were no injuries. The current and failure mileages were 90,000.