2000 Ford Ranger: check engine light

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 May 8, 2008 · Engine · 80,000 miles · AZ

Ford 4.0l engine head gasket leakage, cause overheating of rings, cracked head, one new head, one rebuilt, without any over-temp indication. I could smell a slight odor of burned water for over 1 year, while never finding a leak. This expenditure of about $2k did not fix the problem, now I have relaxed rings, poor, but not bad compression, and use lots of oil, when I've babied this engine, done all my own work, and oil changes, and had less than 90,000 miles. This lack of power, then sudden decrease in compression caused the engine to buck severely, pointing me in all kinds of fuel and electrical areas of maintenance. At the same time, the check engine light came on, but would not allow me or anyone's code reader to read the problem... This lack of compression and engine demise came on unexpectedly, suddenly, and without notice over a one to two week period. A local autoshop owner of 35 years told me there was a service bulletin out on the head gasket, but as yet I have not found it. At present, after two heads were replaced, I can drive the vehicle, but cannot depend on low oil consumption... I never had any oil consumption problem before this event.

Filed Feb 11, 2008 · Transmission · 86,000 miles · TN

This is a follow up to odi #10217638. Traveling approx 60 MPH, truck seemed to lose upper transmission gear, engine light came on and coasted until a hard upshift . Took truck to dealer ( out of warranty). Waiting to hear back from dealer.

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 Dec 30, 2005 · Engine, Fuel system · 108,000 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated, even though the vehicle drove normally. The vehicle was taken to a dealer because it would not pass the state inspection. The dealer discovered the flexible fuel sensor deteriorated which may be due to the road salts used in the state of new york. It was taken to an independent repair shop for replacement of the flexible fuel sensor. This vehicle was manufactured by the california emission standards.*ak updated 01/25/06.

Filed Mar 24, 2005 · Engine · 28,882 miles · CA

While driving consumer noticed check engine light come on. When taken to dealer for service it was determined that #2 cylinder misfired. After taking vehicle from repairs check engine light came on again. When taken to dealer the second time it was determined to be the result of the same problem.

Filed May 23, 2003 · Electrical · 86,000 miles · MI

My ford ranger has been having problems with the electrical system. When I turn on my turning signal smoke rises from my steering column. The check engine light will come on and somedays it will not (there is nothing wrong with the engine). The other day I was driving on the freeway and I turned on my turning signal and when I did my ABS kicked in the ABS light on my dash turned on. I was able to get my truck to chug up to the gas station off the next exit. My truck is currently at the dealer for repair. My husband has a 1999 ford ranger and he has experienced smoke from his turn signal also, as well as his windsheild wipers turning on spontaniously (often when the turn signal is used).

Filed Jul 27, 2001 · Transmission · TX

This is a red carpet contract. Bought the pickup in oct.99. Started having trouble with the clutch in jan.2000, sent it in to check the clutch and they said nothing wrong. Sent I back because engine light stayed on and the problem with clutch was still there. They changed a sensor and again said nothing wrong with clutch. I didn't get it out of the lot before the clutch went completely out. This time they replaced the clutch.they said it was a manufactor default in nov.2000 was hit broadsided on passenger side,behide door, and the whole backend was replaced. Put 2 new tiares on back and extensive work done on backend. Assumed tires were balanced and front and back aligned. I had it back again july 22,2001. The clutch is acting up again, the steering is all wrong and it keeps dying on me. The back of the truck feels like it is trying to pass the front end. The front end shakes relly bad at 60mph, and when I try to speed up the motor bogs down . I took it back for all this and once again nothing is wrong except my inagination, and the wheels need to be balanced and the faront end needs re-alignment. I was told that the reason it wouldn't speed up when given gas was because of the carpet under the gas peddal, so they removed it. The clutch is still not engaging correctly and they still say there is nothing wrong with it. My warrantuy is out at 36000 miles and I want this truck fixed now not next year. Because I am a woman they think that I am stupid but I have news for them. There is something wrong with the truck and if I'd have known that this would be happening I would never have accepted the truck after the accident. The assured me that everything was like brandnew, but they lied and now they won't correct anything. I do hope that you will check into this, as I have 2 small children who travel in this truck and if anything happens to them because of these problems, I will have no other option that to hire an attorney and go to court.

Filed Mar 18, 2001 · Fuel system · MA

At 30 MPH vehicle began to shake and check engine light came on. We stopped and call for a tow truck. When we looked under the truck we saw gasoline pouring from the area around the gas tank and onto the exhaust system.