Srs light is always on now, may be due to using switch to turn off passenger airbag a couple of times or driving with it off. Now the alert light for the passenger doesn't light either. Other problem is engine knocking even though this 2000 ranger has only 36,000 miles and has been babied on super premium gas. I feel that fords tend to fail just out of warranty, these problems happened literally at the mark of 36,000 miles. Please investigate them!
2000 Ford Ranger: engine knocking or ticking
5 of the 670 complaints about the 2000 Ford Ranger describe engine knocking or ticking.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 41 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine knocking or ticking by model year
What owners say
Engine was knocking at any speed, dealer said this was normal for this vehicle.
Received this vehicle on -1/16/2000 every thing ran good for 6 mo. The engine started a to exhibit a engine spark knock (ping noise). I have had this vehicle in numus numerous times. Each time that I had it in the dealership there was a failure to resolve the problem. I had several different service representatives telling different things about this problem. They concluded that I would have to run the vehicle with a more expensive fuel. Without any compensation. This is in contradiction in of service manual which states these vehicles can be operated on a normal octane. This is an ongoing problem with this vehicle since I purchased new. The ping is more apparent in warm and dry climates. The dealership maintains that everything is in specs. Ping from an engine is not a normal operating condition. I have wrote letters to the main customer service bureau for ford motor company. Also to the lead service representative for the dealership. Still after 2 1/2 years this problem still exists. In fact even with the higher octane fuels the 2.5 engine is still ping at highway speed. Now they are stating to me, that this problem is beyond the scope of the warranty?
Engine was making a pinging noise, it was a spark plug knock. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated nothing could be done. This was a ford problem.contacted ford, and ford don't have part to fix problem. Please add VIN.
After driving 30 miles vehicle would intermittently commence to knock and stall. Vehicle been in dealer shop on five occasions, and they are unable to locate problem. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001...
- Buck/jerk and miss during drive cycle above 3000 RPM - no DTC - 3.0L 2V gas and ffv engine. tt
- Lower engine oil leaks 3.0L 2V vulcan engine. diagnostic service tips. tt
- Idle air control (iac) valve diagnostic service tips. tt
- Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (cmp) installation...
- Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (cmp) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge,...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0L gasoline engine may exhibit an engine quit upon initial starting of the...
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. tt
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- As a result of no heat in the heater circuit, defrost performance is compromised.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the plugged heater water return tubes.
Recall number 00V094000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2000 Ford Ranger knocking
Is engine knocking or ticking a common problem on the 2000 Ford Ranger?
5 of 670 owner complaints about the 2000 Ford Ranger (1%) mention engine knocking or ticking. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Ford Ranger?
There is 1 recall and 41 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Ford Ranger
Tire blowout 57No deployment 38Adaptive cruise 18ABS 15Brake failure 14Seat belt 13Fire or smoke 12Stalling 12Ball joint 11Pulling 11Check engine light 9Grinding brakes 8Transmission failure 8Harsh shifting 7Loss of power 7Headlights 6Jerking 6Sudden acceleration 6Airbag light 5Hesitation 5Overheating 5Won't shift 5Wipers 5
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