Frame rotted. I feel as though it is a problem with many many rangers with the year around 2000. I had a cracked frame about 2 feet forward of where from suspension for rear tires meet frame. Cracked frame completely and when bed was removed cause truck to collapse and be immoveable until frame was simply patched to be moved. Had to junk truck due to condition and repair costs were more than truck was worth. Very upset with 2000 ford ranger I purchased. Spent alot of money and didnt even get a year out of truck. Never used to tow or as work truck. Never more than 200 pounds in bed and still had frame problems. Some thing is very wrong with ford ranger frames. When will something be done . I may never purchase another ford vehicle due to this unfortunate but all too common frame failure.
2000 Ford Ranger transmission complaints
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I have a 2000 ford ranger xlt extended cab 4x4 I first started having trouble with the alternator it just stopped working, took to shop and the brushes on it was wore out had the replaced and it lasted 2 days and same problem so had to buy a new alternator at 300.00 it lasted 4 days took it back to parts store got a replacement and im still using it but it still isn't working as good as it should got stranded at 1230 am beside road with my daughter with me the first time, and when that happened that when my od light started flashing and the transmission wouldn't shift into the right gears had to manually shift it to get it to move took to shop noone could find the problem even putting it on the computer no codes was found ended up getting stranded again when train completely quit pulling had towed to shop and had to buy another train at 600.00 and that is 3 weeks pay for us but its the only vehicle we have so had to get it fixed looked to see if any recalls have been issued for this but none have but have seen many many complaints I think ford need to looking to this problem soon, it could cause an accident and someone could get seriously hurt. Thanks have ready everyone's issues and have alot of the same with my truck.
While driving down on interstate highway the right rear axle shaft broke leading to the wheel coming off of the vehicle and the vehicle losing control.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford ranger. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating. The transmission shifted into neutral and the ABS indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. If the contact immediately activates the hazard lights, the failure will correct itself. The failure has occurred more than 30 times within one month. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current mileage was 86,000 and failure mileage was 85,000. Updated 11/12/08 *cn updated 11/18/08.
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.
Early morning, driving approx 40mph ,overdrive light started flashing and had a hard upshift. Took truck to dealer and ran diagnostic test on transmission ... Front pump failed and burned clutches need to overhaul transmission. This work was covered under warranty by dealer.
In october of 2006 the automatic transmission in my 2000 4x4 ford ranger began to not engage in park when I would stop and park the truck. The indicator would also not stop on the gear that the truck was in. After checking the transmission selector cable run and adjusting it where it enters the transmission the problem was a little better. In about two weeks the problem began again and I looked at the components I had looked at before and everything was the same. At that time I also got a mirror and light and looked under the dash at the back of the gear selector and saw two star drive screws. I put a star drive on my driver and found both screws turned easily. After tightening the screws the shifting mechanism stayed on each gear as it should have and engaged all gears and park. The problem was fixed. The consequences of this were, that, before it was fixed I would stop the truck "put it in park" get out, and the truck would start rolling. Fortunately, I began using the parking brake before I figured out what the problem was. I only use my truck on rough roads about 5% of the time. Since this part is in a really out of sight place the screws should have some extra locking mechanism or adhesive on them because the consumer or mechanic is not going to look for the problem which is out of sight and in a hard to reach place.
Transmission acted as if in neutral. Had to manually shift down to be able to move vehicle off road. This situation could have presented a real traffic hazard had it occurred when I needed to pull out quickly, or if there were lots of traffic. Researched problem on this site and found service bulletins which mention the problem: 10013414, 10014086 and 10013369.
Transmission failure.
On or about 8/1/05 I parked my 2000 ford ranger xlt in my driveway and got out to open the gated parking space at my residence. Vehicle jumped into reverse and backed into the street. Managed to stop it but injured my knee. Found pin from shifter mechanism on the floor under steering column that had fallen out of shifter. Shifter would not stay in "park" afterwards but kept jumping into "neutral" and "reverse". Spring tension of the shift indicator would pull it out of "park" as soon as the lever was released. Shifter would go into "neutral" and "reverse" at random. Had to shut off the vehicle and restart when I left car even briefly - not something drivers normally do. Vehicle popped into "neutral" about 75 to 100 times and into "reverse" about 50 times. Had to hold the lever in "park" to restart. About a week or so after the initial failure, I heard a loud "sproing" and a "snap" sound. Shift indicator went all the way to the right in "d1" position. It never worked again. Shift lever now stays weakly in "park" but pops into gear sometimes. Ford dealer had no interest in problem and merely referred me to manufacturer. Manufacturer referred me back to the dealer. Shifter mechanism is defectively designed and not fit for its intended use. Vehicle does not meet fmvss because critical shifter mechanism is defective and will fail catastrophically. Gear shift ought to work without failure for the life of the vehicle. Ford and its dealers do not have any measures in place to address this failure and instead try to push off corrective action, leaving the vehicle owner with a hazardous condition. This failure has probably happened to others and is being underreported because of the actions of ford and its dealers. If this defect is not corrected, it will ultimately kill somebody. The federal safety agency has a duty to call ford and its dealers into account and require a recall to correct the defect.
The vehicle hesitated for 5-30 seconds before accelerating when the gas pedal was depressed. The vehicle has been taken numerous times to dealership for this problem, but the dealership was unable to determine the cause of the problem. Therefore, no solution was provided. *ak *sc
Vehicle experienced problems with the brakes. There was moisture building up on the brakes, causing the vehicle to make a loud" boom when trying to move forward. Owner contacted the dealer, and the manufacturer who is telling the owner that there was nothing to be concerned about. *ak when the consumer released the parking brake and engaged the clutch he had to accelerate as much as 3500 RPM's to make the vehicle move forward or backwards. *bf
While driving my ford ranger the trannsmission did a couple of loud bangs and suddenly there I was stuck on the high way the truck has 68thousand miles on it no need for a tranny to go.
Driveshaft. Driveshaft has been replaced twice, and the fuel resevoir has been moved. Drive shafts have been lubricated 6 times. Issue is that the drive shaft slips and jerks causing the vehicle to jump during light acceleration from a stop, and or when the vehicle comes to a stop with light braking. Lubrication of drive shaft works for periods of 6000-8000 miles before has to be reapplied.
Transmission gears would not shift into low. Vehicle was inspected by the dealership, and gave consumer transmission codes, cide p0732, p1756e, and obd plug ratio. Shift gear was no longer operative. Also, told consumer that spacer plate was an issue for the transmission.
I was coming to a stop at a red light and it turned green I stepped on gas pedal to go and truck slammed forward took truck to dealership 3 times and they shipped it 60 miles away to thier ford dealer for 2 days and they found nothing wrong truck continues to do same thing.
While driving and shifting gears, transmission would shift hard and jerk the vehicle forward without warning. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
My 2000 ranger has just 50k miles, which exceeds the warranty, and already has major transmission problems, which has cost me $3000 dollars to repair. According to the transmission shop whom repaired my transmission, said "the damage did not happen over night; it was due to poor quality parts used by the manufacturer of the transmission. The damage began several thousand miles prior to, then resulted in transmission failure." being that hundreds of others have experienced the same transmission problems as I have, and that it is obvious that ford is aware of these transmission problems, which explains their sad warranties, and continues to use them in their new vehicles, which will lead to more robbing of innocent consumers, ford needs to repair the problems at no cost to the consumer, and or stop using such poor quality parts in their products. Since these transmission problems began at the mfg. Level, I believe that ford should reimburse the cost to repair my transmission.
At less than 36,000 miles, and at just 4 yrs old, the transmission needed to be completely rebuilt and a celanoid needed to be replaced. In addition, I have had to replace at least 2 sensors. Ford says there is nothing they can do at this time and will not release any data as to how many ford rangers have required the transmission to be rebuilt or replaced. In addition, ford will not comment as to whether the issue is even being investigated by the engineers. I feel that this is an issue that ford is aware of but is not willing to correct at this time because they are not required to by law.
When leaving a stop sign or traffic light the vehicle hesitated and made a loud sound before the vehicle moved. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that an updated driveshaft was needed.
Transmission went out at 70749 miles. Purchased 04/11/2003. On 09/15/2003 noticed transmission slipping, made appt for 09/18 with dealership where I purchased it used. Transmission went out on a busy intersection and had to be pushed to the side by police and towed to dealership to make my appt. Cost $3113 to replace - dealer basically "to bad for you". Also - AC condenser needs replacing at a cost of $570 cannot afford to do condenser yet.... This has been a very expensive vehicle so far, we've owned it less than 6 months!
This is the same complaint as I found on your site under ref: 718274, filed feb 3, 2002. Transmission issues include clunking into gear, hesitation. I just purchased this used, had brakes, belts (4x in repair!!) and rear drive shaft replaced. Dealer refuses to listen to issue. Filed complaint with ford to no avail. Asked for $ back, refused. Still in dispute, vehicle not fixed.
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning transmission will not shift down or reverse.
2000 ford ranger when taking off from a stop truck sutters. Dealership has put two driveshafts in truck. Fixed problem for a month or two and then problem comes back. Also when idling across parking lot truck well slam into next higher gear.
At 50,000 miles, my ford ranger began experiencing a slipping transmission and failed to start. The problems were diagnosed as a failed gasket in the transmission, and a failed valve body part in the motor (which was fixed with an "update kit"). The dealer also indicated that the ball joints were beginning to fail, and a front pinion seal had begun to leak.
While driving automatic transmission doesn't shift properly. Dealer has been notified.
Vehicle is exhibiting intermittent power loss and / or no throttle response from the position of one half thru full throttle at a ground speed of 28 to 70 MPH. Vehicle is also exhibiting intermittent problems of drive line clunking upon coast down of 30 to 5 MPH as well as vibration felt thru the drivers seat and dashboard at 2000 RPM. *tt
Consumer states while driving front axle broke causing vehicle to have a collison, also the upper kingpen, lower kingpen, tie rod end broke, during the accident the air bag failed to deployand as a result the driver sustained injuries to the left hip, lower back and left knee. Nlm
While driving transmission would rev, then vehicle would lurch forward. Dealer replaced transmission. 6 weeks later , same thing happened. Transmission was replaced again, transmission lasted less than one hour. Currently, transmission is being replaced for the third time.
Consumer had transmission replaced in november 2001. Her husband found transmission fluid all over the garage. After checking carefully discovered that oil pan gasket was leaking. Consumer complained that oil gasket kept popping out.
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