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1FTZR15X5YT••••••2000 Ford RANGER
This build draws 4.1× more complaints than the average 2000 Ford RANGER build (11 vs 3).
11on this build
520on the model
192builds in total
2injuries
Most reportedStructure 3Tires 2Child Seat 1Fuel System 1
What owners of this build wrote
StructureMar 2014
The contact owns a 2000 ford ranger. The contact stated that the rear frame and the spare tire frame were completely corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear frame, spare tire, spare framing, the frame railing and shackle mounts…
SuspensionJun 2011
Went for vehicle inspection and much frame rot noted from rear of cab to the rear bumper. Rear spring shackle mounts rotted off. Frame is now splitting at the front hanger points of the rear springs due to rot. I am the original owner who bought this truck new. Now it is junk at…
Power TrainOct 2006
In october of 2006 the automatic transmission in my 2000 4x4 ford ranger began to not engage in park when I would stop and park the truck. The indicator would also not stop on the gear that the truck was in. After checking the transmission selector cable run and adjusting it…
Engine And Engine CoolingAug 2002
There was a rattling noise coming from the engine, consumer was informed it was a characteristic of the vehicle.ts
Fuel SystemMar 2001
At 30 mph vehicle began to shake and check engine light came on. We stopped and call for a tow truck. When we looked under the truck we saw gasoline pouring from the area around the gas tank and onto the exhaust system
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FTZR15X5YTB28429 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.