Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Ford Ranger
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Ford Ranger has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 670 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V336000 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01X001000 Tires — Tread/Belt NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00T005000 FIRESTONE/TREAD SEPARATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V228001 FORD/FMVSS 209/TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V094000 FORD/FMVSS 103/WATER PUMP INLET TUBE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Tires 139 complaints
- Structure 105 complaints
- Suspension 72 complaints
- Power Train 69 complaints
- Air Bags 67 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65 complaints
Of the 670 complaints on file, 86 report a crash and 12 a fire; across all 670 complaints, owners report 84 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Ford Ranger shows average reliability, marked by notable tire-related recalls and a moderately high volume of tire and structural complaints. Significant issues include the speed control switch and seat belt faults. Overall, it performs reasonably well given its age.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| tires | 60,000–80,000 miles | $300–$500 | very common |
| brakes | 40,000–60,000 miles | $250–$450 | common |
| suspension | 70,000–90,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| engine cooling system | 80,000–100,000 miles | $400–$700 | occasional |
| vehicle speed control | 50,000–70,000 miles | $150–$250 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection every 10,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 6,000 miles
- Cooling system check annually
- Replace air filter annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Excessive vibration while driving
- Unusual tire wear patterns
- Brake squealing or grinding
- Sudden loss of power
- Delayed engine starts
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Ford Ranger at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.