Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2000 Ford ranger has 32 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
32
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD RANGER. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL ACCELERATION ... |
| Aug 8, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | BOTH THE BACK SEAT SMALL DOORS WERE LOCKED AND UNOPERABLE SINCE 2015 (THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR W... |
| Jan 15, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, TH... |
| Jun 15, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | STARTING FROM HOME, THE VEHICLE HAD NO INDICATION OF TROUBLE LIGHTS IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THEN, ... |
| Mar 2, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TWO TIMES ON 3/2/12 I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS TO STOP AT A STOP LIGHT AND WHEN I STARTED TO BRAKE T... |
| Nov 1, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I HAVE A 2000 FORD RANGER. FOR THE LAST YEAR, I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, IN... |
| Sep 25, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VEHICLE FIRE 2000 FORD RANGER P/U CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGE SWITCH CAUSED FIRE. VEHICLE WAS PARKED ... |
| Jul 27, 2007 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD RANGER. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE RISING FROM... |
| Sep 12, 2006 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SPEED CONTROL ON WHEEL FAILED THROWING THE TRANSMISSION INTO FIRST GEAR, JUST LIKE THE RECENT RECALL... |
| Dec 1, 2005 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | IN OUR 2000 FORD RANGER, THE DOME LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY REMAINS ON WHEN THE CAR IS OFF. THE LIGHT AN... |
| Aug 9, 2005 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2000 FORD RANGER HAD SMOKE SEEPING OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN WHENEVER THE CONSUMER WOULD USE HIS TU... |
| Jul 1, 2005 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | SRS LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON NOW, MAY BE DUE TO USING SWITCH TO TURN OFF PASSENGER AIRBAG A COUPLE OF TIME... |
| Jan 10, 2004 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WATER INTRUSION ISSUE ON CONNECTORS 309 AND 304 UNDER DRIVER'S SEAT. THESE CONNECTORS PROVIDE VEHIC... |
| Dec 15, 2003 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I HAD A BATTERY THAT WENT OUT IN 7/2003 COULD HAVE BEEN A 50/50 CHANCE OF WEATHER RELATED. IN SEPTE... |
| Jun 29, 2003 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHEN I TURNED ON MY TURN SIGNAL SMOKE WOULD COME UP OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN THROUGH THE HAZARD SW... |
| Jun 9, 2003 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES,EQUIPMENT | I WENT THROUGH 3 SUPPOSEDLY NEW ALTERNATORS WITHIN ONE MONTH. DEALERSHIPS IN BOTH TENNESSEE AND GEO... |
| May 22, 2003 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MY FORD RANGER HAS BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. WHEN I TURN ON MY TURNING SIGNA... |
| May 4, 2003 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE POSITIVE WIRE CONNECTED TO THE ALTERNATOR OF A 2000 FORD RANGER WITH 39000 MILES BURNED CAUSING ... |
| Jan 16, 2003 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT RANDOMLY CAME ON AS WELL AS THE BUZZER. AT ONE TIME, THE DOME LIGHT CAME ON AS ... |
| Sep 15, 2001 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHILE CHANGING OIL CONSUMER SAW BATTERY ACID ON GROUND, BATTERY HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK |