2000 Ford Ranger fuel system, gasoline problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2000 Ford Ranger — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving I heard a clunking noise in the rear of the vehicle I looked to see the frame had rusted through in at least two places, the shock absorber upper mount had rusted off. The gas tank straps mounts were about to fail. I had replaced the gas tank feeder tube that had corroded off the year…”
filed Nov 15, 2012
“While pulling into my driveway the rear bumper fell off. After getting under the vehicle I found the frame to be rusted from the furthest point back to the axle area.looking into it more I found the cross member to be rusted to the point that it is ready to fall off. The gas tank holding straps are…”
filed May 15, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Ranger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ranger | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 Ranger | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Ranger | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 Ranger | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 Ranger | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 Ranger | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 Ranger | 29 | 10% |
| 2004 Ranger | 11 | 3% |
| 2003 Ranger | 9 | 4% |
| 2002 Ranger | 13 | 4% |
| 2001 Ranger | 20 | 4% |
| 1999 Ranger | 15 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Ford Ranger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.