2001 Ford Ranger: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Apr 6, 2026 · Brakes, Engine · 226,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. The brakes and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact referenced an unknown recall with a similar failure; however, the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 226,000.

Filed Mar 23, 2017 · 245,000 miles · KS · fire

Had left work and driven approx. 12 miles driving on highway. While going through next town driving at approx. 35 MPH, driver smelled smoke .proceeded approx. 3 city blocks and pulled vehicle over on side of road. Upon opening hood of truck, found engine engulfed in flames. Total loss of truck due to under hood fire.

Filed Dec 20, 2013 · Engine · 200,000 miles · MO · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford ranger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, he noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The vehicle was maneuvered off the roadway where the contact noticed that coolant was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact, a certified mechanic, replaced the thermostat housing on three separate occasions due to a fracture. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Mar 29, 2008 · Acceleration · CT

Ford recall #05s28 (cruise control fire). I received this recall last august. I've been on a ongoing wait list for the parts. The recall is serious as explained in their letter that my ranger can have a underhood fire at anytime and they advise not to park in or under any structures. Why am I waiting so long for parts when I could go up inflames (their description as the letter reads. Thank you; rtnye

Filed Sep 28, 2007 · Acceleration · 85,000 miles · KY · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford ranger. While driving 35 MPH, the contact noticed a burning smell followed by flames coming from the steering column and engine compartment. The vehicle was destroyed. As of september 28, 2007, the dealer and manufacturer had not inspected the vehicle. The contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control (the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v336000). She felt that the vehicle speed control caused the fire. The current and failure mileages were 85,000.

Filed Aug 11, 2004 · Fuel system · 20,000 miles · OH

Fuel pump cracked. As a result, fuel poured onto the muffler. Consumer iwasconcerned that the vehicle will catch on fire.

Filed Jun 15, 2001 · Electrical · NY · fire

While vehicle was at dealer ship for service engine compartment caught on fire. Please provide more information.