Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Ford Ranger has 17 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.
17
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | FRAME ROT ,STRUCTURAL CRACK IN LEFT SIDE REAR, DID NOT PASS NYS INSPECTION |
| Jul 12, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | BACK LEAF SPRING RUST OUT. |
| Apr 30, 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE FRAMES ON THESE VEHICLES ARE PURE JUNK, THEY BREAK USUALLY ON THE DRIVERS SIDE RIGHT IN FRONT OF... |
| Mar 22, 2017 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | HAD LEFT WORK AND DRIVEN APPROX. 12 MILES DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. WHILE GOING THROUGH NEXT TOWN DRIVING ... |
| Oct 1, 2016 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE REAR OF THE CAB/FRONT OF BED AT THE FRAME HAS EXTENSIVE RUST. THIS CAUSES THE TRUCK TO SAG BADLY... |
| Mar 22, 2016 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THIS WAS PURCHASED IN MARCH 2016 AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DID NOT NOTICE FRAME DAMAGE. TOOK TO SHOP... |
| Oct 10, 2014 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I PURCHASED A 2001 FORD RANGER ON FEBRUARY 3RD 2014 FROM COLUMBUS AUTO BODY RESALE. WE TOOK THE V... |
| Nov 18, 2012 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TILTED IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN COMPLETELY UP, BOTH MY TURN SINGLES (FR... |
| Feb 4, 2011 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I PURCHASED A 2001 FORD RANGER EDGE, 4 DOOR, 4 WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCK FROM THE NYKAR STORE OFF OF ... |
| Oct 29, 2010 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE FRAME JUST IN FRONT OF THE REAR TIRES ON BOTH SIDES IS GETTING THIN WITH SMALL HOLES IN IT. ALSO... |
| May 12, 2007 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | FRAME IS DETERIORATING DUE TO SEVERE RUST. THE REAR BUMPER IS ALSO RUSTING AWAY. I AM AFRAID TO HA... |
| Oct 11, 2006 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH ON NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS, THE SPARE TIRE FELL FROM UNDER... |
| Apr 1, 2005 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2001 FORD RANGER CABLE CLAMPS WHICH HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE IN PLACE HAS GIVEN WAY.*MR THE SPARE TIRE ... |
| Oct 15, 2003 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY CLIENT IS SCHEDULED TO UNDERGO 2 CERVICAL FUSIONS AS ARESULT OF A REAR END MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH. H... |
| Sep 15, 2003 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE PAINT ON THE HOOD IS CRACKING. |
| Jan 1, 1970 | EQUIPMENT | A/C COOLS POORLY EVEN THOUGH SET ON HIGH AND AT COLDEST TEMP. *YH |
| Jan 1, 1901 | EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2001 FORD RANGER WITH BROKEN SPARE TIRE CABLE. CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN HE WENT TO CHANGE THE TIRE ... |