Complaints
849
Crashes
109
Fires
13
Injuries
104
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Ford Ranger Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#181 complaints
Tire Defects
Avg mileage:41,578 mi
Crash-related:7
#249 complaints
Body Structure
Avg mileage:139,275 mi
Fires:1
#347 complaints
Suspension Failures
Avg mileage:112,393 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Ford Ranger.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tire Defects | 81 | 7 | — | 41,578 mi | |
| Body Structure | 49 | — | 1 | 139,275 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 47 | 2 | — | 112,393 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 46 | 2 | — | 32,150 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 44 | 37 | — | 74,399 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 41 | 2 | 2 | 97,381 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 37 | — | — | 66,267 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 29 | 7 | — | 57,270 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 29 | — | 1 | 90,476 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 19 | — | — | 116,981 mi | |
| Airbags | 17 | 11 | — | 102,193 mi | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 15 | 1 | 1 | 75,764 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 15 | 4 | — | 119,699 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 13 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 10 | — | — | 40,433 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 10 | 2 | — | 117,959 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 9 | 1 | — | 26,317 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 9 | 2 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 8 | — | — | 88,835 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 8 | — | — | 69,646 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | 2 | — | 73,289 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 7 | — | — | 46,997 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 7 | — | — | 97,000 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | — | 2 | 138,667 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 6 | 2 | — | 60,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 6 | — | — | 32,562 mi | |
| Steering:Linkages:Knuckle:Spindle:Arm | 6 | 6 | — | — |
Tire Defects
81
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,578
Body Structure
49
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
139,275
Suspension Failures
47
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
112,393
Tires:Tread/Belt
46
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,150
Air Bags:Frontal
44
complaints
Crashes
37
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,399
Unintended Acceleration
41
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Avg Miles
97,381
Automatic Transmission
37
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,267
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
29
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,270
Structure:Frame And Members
29
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
90,476
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
116,981
Airbags
17
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,193
Tires:Sidewall
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
75,764
Transmission / Drivetrain
15
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
119,699
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,433
Seat Belt Issues
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,959
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,317
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,835
Hydraulic Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,646
Steering Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,289
Engine & Cooling
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,997
Wheel Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,000
Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
138,667
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,562
Steering:Linkages:Knuckle:Spindle:Arm
6
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Ford Ranger — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Ford Ranger reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2000 Ford Ranger has 849 NHTSA complaints, 109 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Tire Defects with 81 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Ford Ranger?
Top reported problems: Tire Defects (81 complaints, avg 41,578 mi); Body Structure (49 complaints, avg 139,275 mi); Suspension Failures (47 complaints, avg 112,393 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Ford Ranger?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 78,604 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Ford Ranger?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Ford Ranger include 109 crash-related reports, 13 fire reports, 104 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Ford Ranger have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Ford Ranger as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Ford Ranger?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2000 Ford Ranger shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Ranger reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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