2001 Ford Ranger technical service bulletins
204 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2001 Ford Ranger.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Certain 2018
- This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected
- Corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust
- Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001...
- Possible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt
- Possible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt - service tip
- Buck/jerk and miss during drive cycle above 3000 RPM - no DTC - 3.0L 2V gas and ffv engine
- Malfunction indicator lamp coming on with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0171, P0172, P0174 and/or P0175...
- Safety belt retraction speed
- Front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4X4 or AWD
- Inside door pull handle loose - vehicles built before 11/15/2002 and equipped with power windows/door locks
- High idle at cold start
- Aluminum corrosion - service tip
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Revised procedure for adjusting alignment on all suspensions - new right hand upper control arm design for...
- Driveshaft thump clunk on light acceleration from stop or when braking and coming to a stop
- General power train control module (PCM) programming procedures
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips
- Rattle noise from primary chain drive area 2000-3000 RPM - 4.0L sohc engine
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and diagnostic...
- Customer satisfaction program 02M01 supplement #4
- Boom/vibration at 1800-2200 RPM, rough idle
- Rear leaf spring noise
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0171, P0172, P0174 or P0175
- Cooling system fan noise when cold
- Safety belt pretensioner diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) B1877 and/or B1881
- Lower engine oil leaks 3.0L 2V vulcan engine
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble...
- Excessive front tire heal and toe wear at low mileage
- Inoperable latches, locks and/or lift struts on vehicles equipped with a hard tonneau cover
- Bed extender component replacement service tip
- Low line pressure reading at wide open throttle (WOT), slipping shifts and / or delayed engagements with...
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 or...
- Clicking/popping noise from upper steering column area when turning
- Hard start/long crank when cold or stumbles/surges during drive-away
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- Transmission whine in 5TH gear
- Wear-through condition on the abrasion sleeve of the upper radiator hose near the air conditioning...
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- An rcm diagnostic trouble code B1881, B1882, or B1883
- Pull to right or left condition while braking on 4.2 (non-edge) coil spring equipped vehicles
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with or without rough running, lack of power, surge or poor fuel economy...
- Diagnostic trouble code B1877 and/or B1881 indicating a high resistance in the safety belt pretensioner...
- 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
- Idle air control (IAC) valve diagnostic service tips
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and diagnostic...
- No start, no communication with power train control module (PCM) using wds/ngs or a miss/buck/jerk while...
- Hesitation or surge condition during cruise with the air conditioner on
- Driveshaft - thump/clunk heard on light acceleration from a stop or when braking and coming to a stop
- Thump/clunk on light acceleration from stop or when braking and coming to a stop on certain 4X4 super cab...
- P225/70R15 firestone wilderness ht tire may exhibit excessive tire cupping/feathering on the outside edges...
- Tool kit contains the timing peg used to lock the crankshaft in place when performing crankshaft pulley or...
- Inoperative or inacurrate speedometer, 4X4 lamp illuminatd, and / or diagnostic trouble code P1635 or P1639
- Frame mounted front bumper brackets service kit
- Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (CMP) installation...
- Noise-gear whine noise in 1ST and 2ND gear only-vehicles equipped with 5R55E transmission and 4.0L engine only
- New tonneau cover lock cylinder retainer clips released for service
- Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1233 & C1234 - replace anti-lock brake system euc
- Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (CMP) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge,...
- Engine timing service tools / service tip
- Thump/bump on acceleration from a stop or when braking from driveshaft AREA-4X2 automatic transmission...
- Driveshaft-thump/clunk heard on light acceleration from a stop or when braking and coming to a stop.
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Equipped with a hard tonneau cover
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine and no air conditioning, may set diagnostic trouble codes P1460...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0L gasoline engine may exhibit an engine quit upon initial starting of the...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine may exhibit an engine oil leak condition
- Some vehicles equipped with pasive anti-theft system may exhibit a no crank / no start condition and no...
- Some vehicles with 4WABS may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes C1233 and C1234 (anti-lock brake sensor...
- Some vehicles may exhibit P0460 (fuel level sensor circuit malfunction) and malfunction indicator lamp on
- Some vehicles equipped with a 5R55E automatic transmission may exhibit a gear whine type noise in 1ST and...
- Experiencing a clicking / popping noise from the upper steering column area when turning the steering wheel
- A thump or bump sensation felt immediately on acceleration from a stop or upon braking when coming to a...
- Some 4X2 vehicles may exhibit a pull to right or left while braking
- Some vehicles with 4WABS may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes C1233 and C1234 (anti-lock brake sensor...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent soft clutch pedal which may cause difficulty in shifting gears...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a disengaged fan clutch bearing squeal noise in cold weather
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no 1-2 upshift, no 2-3 upshift, a no engine braking condition in manual 1 or...
- Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0 sohc (single over-head cam) engine may exhibit a primary timing chain...
- Some vehicles built prior to 9/15/2001 may exhibit low line pressure readings while in drive, no 2ND gear,...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.3L, 3.0L or 4.0L engine and 5R44E or 5R55E automatic transmission may...
- Information on diagnosing engine rattle noise from primary chain drive area between 2000-3000 RPM on cold...
- Some vehicles equipped with 5R55E/5R44E transmission may exhibit a whine noise in 1ST gear that goes away...
- Some vehicles equipped with 4WABS may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes C1233 and C1234 (anti-lock brake...
- Hooting, eeking or moaning noise coming from the clutch when shifting gears
- Certain vehicles with 4X4 or all-wheel drive may have a fluid leak from the front axle vent tube
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines
- Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak, snap, rattle, or clunk in the front end when turning or going over bumps
- Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0L sohc engine may exhibit a check engine light on with diagnostic...
- Some vehicles may exhibit driveability conditions and / or check engine lamp illuminated with a diagnostic...
- Concerns with 5R44E automatic transmission fluid leak
- Information on vehicles exhibitng fuel line damage due to pinching/squeezing of the fuel return line
- Some vehicles may exhibit driveabilty conditions and/or check engine lamp illuminated with a diagnostic...
- Information regarding malfunction indicator light illuminating with diagnostic trouble code P0300/P0301
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of not being able to disengage clutch as the clutch pedal is stroked...
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5/3.0L engine may exhibit a surge, hesitation, rough idle or malfunction...
- Concerns that the check engine light is on with diagnostic trouble code P0300 (radom misfire)
- Concerns with spark knock noise or chain rattle noise between 2000-3000 RPM, during cold engine operation only
- Exhibiting engine quitting or idle dip below 450 RPM during deceleration or while turning
- Some vehicles may exhibit a check engine lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code P0457 (gross leak...
- Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0L sohc engine may exhibit a low engine RPM during initial cold start...
- Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes P0443, P0301, P0141 when performing driveability diagnosis
- Some vehicles with the 4.0L engine may exhibit an engine flutter noise
- Some vehicles with a manual transmission may exhibit an engine loss or reduction in power condition on...
- Some vehicles equipped with 4 wheel (anti-lock brake system) ABS may exhibit unintended (momentary and...
- Exhibiting intermittent difficulty shifting gears when hot
- Some ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key...
- Engine oil leak at the oil filter mounting surface
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
- On some electric and electric postal vehicles, diagnostic trouble code B2785 traction inverter module...
- Owner notification program supplement 7 revised information - regarding replacement of wilderness at tires
- Some 4.0L sohc may exhibit an engine oil leak condition, coming from the oil pan or ladder frame area
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine may exhibit poor idle quality, hesitation/surge on light...
- On some vehicles, the engine temperature gauge may exhibit a downward movement to the cool region of the gage
- Some vehicles may exhibit no passive anti-thef system (PATS) security access when programming keys with wds
- Some vehicles equipped with a 4.0L sohc engine and automatic transmission, may exhibit an engine quitting...
- Concerns with engine quitting during deceleration
- Information regarding speedometer dropping to zero while driving
- Concerns with driveability, unable to reach wide open throttle, lack of power
- Brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles may exhibit drivability conditions or check engine lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble...
- Some vehicles may exhibit drivability conditions or check engine lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble...
- Some EV vehicles may exhibit a/c inopeative or diagnostic trouble codes related to a/c system
- Some 4X4 vehicles may exhibit a grinding noise while in 4X4 mode under deceleration from approximately 60...
- Some 4X4 vehicles with fewer than 10,000 miles may exhibit grease oozing from the front driveshaft cv joint
- Some vehicles with the 2.3L engine may appear to have an overheat condition accompanied with a glycol...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 4.0L sohc engine and manual 5 speed transmission, may exhibit a low engine...
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Information regarding multifunction switch part number clarification
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent stall on deceleration, at stops, low speeds
- Subject concerning P1460, P1474 false codes set with no air conditoning
- Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp with diagnostic trouble code P0442
- Some vehicles may exhibit an inoperative or inaccurate speedometer/odometer
- Subject concerning ect vs cht , some vehicle with the 2.3L dohc engine, may exhibit a false overheat...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an inability to reach wide open throttle mode wot
- Some vehicles may exhibit surge, hesitation, rough idle or malfunction ndicator lamp on with diagnostic...
- Condensation and / or water accumulation within the fog lamp assembly
- Subject regarding rear shock spacer washer usage for electronic vehicles produced after 4/1/2001 only
- Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0L engine and 5R44E automatic transmission produced 08/08/2000 through...
- Information pertaining to fuel octaine parameter adjustment with ngs
- Subject regarding rear alignment out of spec condition
- Some 4X2 super cabs equipped with 3.0L engine and manual or automatic transmission may exhibit a...
- Some vehicles with fewer than 10,000 miles may exhibit grease oozing from the front driveshaft cv joint
- Exhibiting drivability conditions or check engine lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code P0455...
- Some vehicles equpped with a 2.3L, 3.0L gas, or 4.0L sohc engine built before 3/26/2001 may exhibit a fuel...
- Some 4X4 vehicles may exhibit a high-pitched squeal or whistle type noise from the front axle area of the...
- Subject regarding new version 3.0 diagnostic soptware available for certain E.V
- Some 4X4 super cab vehicles may exhibit a low frequency driveshaft thump type noise / vibration on light...
- Some 4X4 super cabs (with torsion bars) built from january 2001 do not have the rear sway bar as this was...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 4.0L sohc engine may exhibit the check engine light on with diagnostic...
- Concerns with vehicles exhibiting condensation within the fog lamp
- Concerns that the anti-lock brake system (ABS) lamp is on with diagnostic trouble codes C1230, C1229, or C1237
- Flashing transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) and / or a delayed 1-3 shift with diagnostic trouble...
- No-charge condition. there are several possible causes why the battery control module (BCM) might not...
- Subject regarding stop sale - advance emission recall notice - emission recall 01E14 - certain vehicles...
- Some 4X4 super cab vehicles may exhibit a low frequency thump type noise / vibration on light acceleration...
- Subject regarding stop sale advance emission recall notice - certain vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines...
- Some vehicles may exhibit driveability conditions or check engine lamp (MIL) illuminated with a diagnostic...
- Some vehcles may exhibit a brake pedal vibration and / or steering wheel movement during light to moderate...
- Concerns with vehicles exhibiting the oil pressure gauge registering low or no oil pressure usually on...
- On some vehicles, including sport and sport trac, the front axle leaks fluid from the vent tube
- Field action for vehicles inadvertently sold in the northeast states without the proper emission...
- Subject regarding stop sale advance emission recall notice
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (PATS) may not start or crank
- Some vehicles built before 3/26/2001 may exhibit a fuel gauge that drops from full too fast or indicates...
- Some supercab 4X4 equipped vehicles with 3.0 / 4.0L engines may exhibit a low frequency thump type noise /...
- Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0 sohc engine may exhibit a primary chain rattle noise between 2000 -...
- Some vehicles may exhibit the horn switch sticking after it is depressed
- Concerns with vehicles exhbit fluid leakage from the front axle vent tube
- Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0 sohc engine may exhibit a primary chain rattle noise (sometimes...
- Some 2001 3.0L and 4.0L vehicles may exhibit a lack of power if the powertrain control module (PCM) has...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rough idle, anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning lamp illumination,...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a chatter or binding condition when operating the power side windows either in...
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil
- High-pitched front axle squeal or whistle type noise from the front of the vehicle at speeds from 16 to 64...
- High voltage insulated safety gloves testing and ordering information
- Diagnostic trouble code P0733 with a light throttle 1-3 extended shift condition in cold temperatures only...
- Some vehicles equipped with 3.0L engine and 5R44E transmission may exhibit a flashing tcil with diagnostic...
- Some 3.0L and 4.0L vehicles may exhibit a lack of power if the powertrain control module (PCM) has been...
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.0L sohc may exhibit a higher than normal base idle speed of 1200-1400 RPM...
- Seat belt warning system - belt reminder function, operation and service tips
- This bulletin states that the integrated passive anti-theft system (IPATS) function has been integrated...
- Subject regarding flex fuel vechicle oil and fuel recommendations
- Some vehicles may exhibit surge, hesitation or rough idle or malfunction indicator lamp on w/ diagnostic...
- Concerns with engine ticking sound/noise
- Exhibiting lack of power after powertrain control module (PCM) reprogramming
- Concerns with broken thermostats on engines
- Subject pertaining to broken thermostat
- Some electric vehicles (EVS) and electric postal chassis vehicles may exhibit intermittent lighting of the...
- Subject regarding vss system change information for certain 2001 model year vehicles
- Subject regarding ash cup now available for separate order
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.0L sohc engine may exhibit an unstable / rolling idle condition after cold...
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the...
- Some ranger electric vehicles (EVS) may experience steadily declining driving range caused by nickel-metal...
- Some vehicles may exhibit the oil pressure gauge registering low or no oil pressure usually on initial...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion oil seal area
- Information pertaining to the vss (vehicle speed sensor) signal
- Some vehicles may exhibit a steering clear vision condition (steering off-center with vehicle driving...
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