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.
2000 Ford Ranger: stuck in gear or won't shift
5 of the 670 complaints about the 2000 Ford Ranger describe stuck in gear or won't shift.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Stuck in gear or won't shift by model year
- 20251
- 20241
- 20214
- 20202
- 20196
- 20112
- 20041
- 20032
- 20022
- 20013
- 20005
- 19992
- 19931
- 19921
What owners say
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.
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning transmission will not shift down or reverse.
While driving automatic transmission doesn't shift properly. Dealer has been notified.
Vehicle not registering beyond 25mph. Been to dealership in nc twice for problem. Was repaired once, but problem reappeared after 600 miles.also, would not shift out of 1st or 2nd gears after coming to a stop.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4X4 or AWD
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Driveshaft thump clunk on light acceleration from stop or when braking and coming to a stop
- General power train control module (PCM) programming procedures
- Low line pressure reading at wide open throttle (WOT), slipping shifts and / or delayed engagements with...
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Fluid may leak out of the front axle vent tube
- Thump type noise/vibration heard on light acceleration from a stop or when braking and coming to a stop
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2000 Ford Ranger won't shift
Is stuck in gear or won't shift a common problem on the 2000 Ford Ranger?
5 of 670 owner complaints about the 2000 Ford Ranger (1%) mention stuck in gear or won't shift. The model year with the most reports is 2019.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Ford Ranger?
There are 0 recalls and 52 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 5Knocking 5Hesitation 5Overheating 5Wipers 5
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