2000 Ford Ranger EV Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2000 Ford Ranger EV, and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2000 Ford Ranger EV
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Driveshaft (power train)
Vehicle description: electric light duty pickup trucks. If the transaxle attaching bolts begin to loosen, the driver could notice a jerking motion and/or a clunking sound. If not serviced promptly, all nine bolts could ultimately fall out or fracture and the transaxle could drop. If the transaxle drops, the vehicle may no longer be in…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the mounting bolts with longer bolts that include a thread lock material. When installed, the new bolts will be tightened to a higher torque. Owner notification began may 8, 2001. Owners who take…
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2000 Ford Ranger EV have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 81,218 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Unable to pass vehicle safety inspection due to cracked frame by means of rust damage to the right front section of the t-frame. The truck was bought in 2003 and had a clean car fax report but when in”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 16, 2015 · Unknown or other
“My ford ranger 4. Litre, v six is spewing anti-freeze from a blown head..the cooling system failed, water pump malfunction. The 2000 yr vehicle has had recall problems with the water pump per NHTSA (a”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 6, 2009 · Engine and engine cooling
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2000 Ford Ranger (Ranger 2WD FFV, Ranger 4WD FFV, Ranger Pickup 2WD, Ranger Pickup 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15–58 MPGe |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14–62 / 17–54 |
| Fuel | Electricity, Gasoline or E85, Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.5/3/4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1); Automatic 4-spd; Automatic 5-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Ford Ranger EV model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Ranger EV model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Ford Ranger EV | 2 | 6 |
| 1999 Ford Ranger EV | 1 | 4 |
| 2000 Ford Ranger EV | 1 | 6 |
| 2001 Ford Ranger EV | 0 | 12 |
Checking a specific 2000 Ford Ranger EV
How do I know if my 2000 Ford Ranger EV has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2000 Ford Ranger EV; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 01V062000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
- F-15037,961 complaints
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- Focus22,096 complaints
- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.