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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FTZR15XXYPB03020 · Checked Oct 2, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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1FTZR15XXYP•••••• 2000 Ford RANGER

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4on this build
520on the model
192builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Fuel System 1 Gasoline 1 Air Bags 1 Structure 1

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Air Bags crash Dec 2000
Had lost control while driving 45mph. Went into a ditch & hit a tree. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Vehicle flipped over. After hitting a tree, smashed front end. Driver suffered stiff muscle pain & bruises. No hospital treatment. Vehicle declared totaled
Structure Oct 2003
Tailgate support for ford ranger 2000 4x4. Support on right side broke when person sit on it. On investigation it was found the cable was completely rusted through and being held byi the hard plastic surrounding the cable
Latches/locks/linkages Oct 2003
Tailgate cable rusted in two, right at the bend. *ak
Fuel System Apr 2002
Truck was parked in airport parking lot. When picked up and engine turned on, fuel spewed out from an apparent failure in the connection of fuel line. No injuries resulted; clamp on line has either been broken/disconnected/failed. Repairs have been completed. Incident had no…

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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 1FTZR15XXYPB03020 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.