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US recalls (3)
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
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 OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Risk and remedy
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES OF YOUR VEHICLE AND REPLACE ALL SEAT BELT BUCKLES THAT FALL WITHIN THE SUSPECT DATE CODE RANGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 26, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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. 103, "WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEMS."
Risk and remedy
Risk: AS A RESULT OF NO HEAT IN THE HEATER CIRCUIT, DEFROST PERFORMANCE IS COMPROMISED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PLUGGED HEATER WATER RETURN TUBES.
Canadian recalls (4)
Show 4 Canadian recalls
Electrical
2007-08-07 · campaign 2007-258
On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire. The failure mode appears to be different than that of Recall 2005028 (05S28). This time, the concern is with long term durability performance issues causing the switch to fail. Correction: Initially as an interim repair, owners will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. As soon as replacement parts are available, owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness designed to eliminate the potential risk of fire.
Structure
2001-03-01 · campaign 2001-045 · 19 vehicles
On certain Ranger Electric vehicles, the bolts that attach the transaxle to the vehicle may loosen and the driver may notice a jerking motion and/or a clunking sound. If the vehicle is not serviced promptly. all nine bolts may ultimately fall out or fracture. If this occurs, the transaxle may fall down from its intended location and cause the transaxle to be in a different gear than indicated. If the shifter is in park, the vehicle may still be free to roll as if in neutral. Correction: Transaxle bolts will be replaced with longer bolts equipped with a thread lock material. New bolts will also have a higher installation torque.
Seats and restraints
2000-10-16 · campaign 2000-227
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements C.M.V.S.S. 209 - Seat Belt Assemblies. The seat belt assemblies may not withstand the force requirements of the standard. In a crash, if the belt buckle fails, there is an increased risk of injury to the occupant. Correction: Belt buckle assemblies will be inspected and replaced if necessary.
Lights and instruments
1999-10-19 · campaign 1999-178
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. A design change removal of a fog lamp circuit relay allows the fog lamps to be activated with the headlamp switch in the OFF position and the tail lamps, side marker lamps, parking lamps and licence plate lamps not illuminated. Correction: Dealers will install a relay and wring overlay on affected vehicles.
Owner complaints (670)
Owners filed 670 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Ford Ranger (86 crashes, 12 fires, 84 injuries, 2 deaths reported). Among 42 model years of this model, it ranks #2 for the most complaints (median 156).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Tires | 139 | |
| Structure | 105 | |
| Suspension | 72 | |
| Power train | 69 | |
| Air bags | 67 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 65 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 55 | |
| Electrical system | 38 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2000 Ford Ranger.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2000 Ford Ranger | – | – | – | – |
| 2000 Ford Ranger Supercab | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2000 Ford Ranger version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Ranger 2WD FFV 3.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Ranger 2WD FFV 3.0 L Manual 5-spd | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Ranger 4WD FFV 3.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Ranger 4WD FFV 3.0 L Manual 5-spd | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Ranger Pickup 2WD Automatic (A1) | 62 | 54 | 58 | $1,300 |
| Ranger Pickup 2WD Automatic (A1) | 59 | 52 | 56 | $1,350 |
| Ranger Pickup 2WD 2.5 L Automatic 4-spd | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Ranger Pickup 2WD 2.5 L Manual 5-spd | 20 | 24 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Ranger Pickup 2WD 4.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Ranger Pickup 2WD 4.0 L Manual 5-spd | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Ranger Pickup 4WD 4.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Ranger Pickup 4WD 4.0 L Manual 5-spd | 15 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
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