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2001 Ford Ranger Latches & Locks Problems

Latches & Locks complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Ford Ranger has 5 NHTSA latches & locks complaints and 0 latches & locks-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Ford Ranger

Suspension
89
Structure
67
Airbags
62
Brakes
50
Speed Control
43
Powertrain
43
Seat Belts
37
Tires
32
Engine
27
Fuel System
21
Electrical
19
Other
17
Steering
8
Lights
6
Seats
5
Latches & Locks
5
Wheels
5
Visibility
4

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Latches & Locks Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 2, 2011LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD RANGER. WHILE MAKING A TURN, THE DOOR AJAR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATE...
May 25, 2004LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESWHILE STANDING ON TAILGATE BOTH CABLES BROKE AT THE SAME TIME, THE TAILGATE DROPPED TO THE BUMPER A...
Aug 4, 2002LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESDOOR AJAR INDICATOR LIGHT STAYS ON. APPARENTLY THE DOOR SENSOR UNIT OR LOCATION IS FAULTY.
May 15, 2002LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESI PURCHASED A NEW 2001 FORD RANGE IN NOV OF THAT YEAR. THE TRUCK CAME WITH A HARD FIBERGLASS BED COV...
Mar 18, 2001LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESDOOR WILL CLOSE, BUT WILL NOT REMAIN SECURE , IT OPENS WHEN CONSUMER DRIVES AROUND A SHARP TURN. P...

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