2001 Ford Ranger EV Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2001 Ford Ranger EV, and owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2001 Ford Ranger EV. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Ford Ranger EV have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 49,108 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The "plastic" which covers the two "speed control switches," located on each side of steering wheel, badly melted over time - apparently from heat of the lamps under the covers. It has made me afraid”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 2, 2019 · Vehicle speed control
“This 2001 ford ranger truck's body and interior are perfect. The frame is totally rusted and no one wants to pass it for inspection because of the unsafe condition of the frame. I feel that i should b”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 6, 2016 · Suspension
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2001 Ford Ranger (Ranger 2WD 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, 2.3/2.5/3/4 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 2001 Ford Ranger EV
How do I know if my 2001 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.
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.
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
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- 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.