Model year
2000 Ford Ranger
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 670 complaints for the 2000 Ford Ranger (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 1 recall and 7 complaints under RANGER EV and RANGER J97. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are TIRES (77), STRUCTURE:BODY (49), SUSPENSION (47). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 15–22 mpg combined and 56–58 MPGe combined and 58–60 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,300–$4,450, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 670 complaints
- 2001 515 complaints
- 2002 346 complaints
- 2003 243 complaints
- 2004 405 complaints
- 2005 289 complaints
- 2006 272 complaints
- 2007 270 complaints
- 2008 326 complaints
- 2009 169 complaints
- 2010 156 complaints
- 2011 235 complaints
- 2019 270 complaints
- 2020 130 complaints
- 2021 118 complaints
- 2022 37 complaints
- 2023 18 complaints
- 2024 94 complaints
- 2025 44 complaints
- 2026 7 complaints
Recalls
07V336000 · Aug 3, 2007
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
00V228001 · Aug 18, 2000
SEAT BELTS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT…
00V094000 · Mar 28, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
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.…
Complaints
670 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 86, fire flag on 12, injury field 84, deaths field 2. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| RANGER EV | 1 | 6 |
| RANGER J97 | 0 | 1 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger Pickup 2WD · 2.5L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 23 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Ranger Pickup 2WD · 2.5L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 24 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Ranger Pickup 2WD · 4L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Ranger Pickup 2WD · 4L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 21 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Ranger Pickup 4WD · 4L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 17 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Ranger Pickup 4WD · 4L · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Ranger 2WD FFV · 3L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Ranger 2WD FFV · 3L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 16 | 21 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Ranger 4WD FFV · 3L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 14 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Ranger 4WD FFV · 3L · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Ranger Pickup 2WD · Automatic (A1) · 2-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 62 | 54 | 58 | 58.0 | 50 | $1,300 |
| Ranger Pickup 2WD · Automatic (A1) · 2-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 59 | 52 | 56 | 60.0 | 65 | $1,350 |
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