general problems of the 2000 Ford Ranger

Frame is rusting out under the cab on both sides , had a rusted out brake line and noticed the frame rot.

The frame and body is at least 50% rusted.

The driver rear door suddenly broke the latch while the car was in the parking lot and therefore could not open the door. So now both rear doors could not open.

The frame is rusted out. Just noticed it recently.

Both the back seat small doors were locked and unoperable since 2015 (the dealer refused to repair without paying for service- they said will cost $1,000. 00 for each door and just to exam cost. That was not the repair cost yet) 2020 in August, perhaps, the back gate door for the trunk suddenly collapsed, felled out from the roller. That was the passenger side of the back gate to the bed of the truck I had to put back to the roller. And, it is not sure that the gate is stable condition. Under the dashboard, the cigarette lighter just touched and collapsed-broken inside under the dashboard and could not pull it out. So, it is still inside under the dashboard (notice: that feature-the cigarette lighter nobody used since bought the vehicle- non smoker owner). The under body vehicle cost a lot to repair through the years. The vehicle has about 120,000 miles currently.

The rear passenger door of the Ranger super-cab could not open. It broke at the nut at the latch and that the door could not open since that day.

Frame is rusted out, this appears to be a major problem with the 2000 Ford Ranger.

Stop at red light and went over a bump the tire fell off, the whole truck frameis rusting apart. . . . . Updated 01/04/2016.

During routine maintenance found a 6 to 8 inch hole rusted through the frame just behind the right front tire and front suspension attachment location. No repair has been made, but frame looks to be weakened at this point. . Photos available. Other issues due to rust: spring 2013: replaced engine oil pan - leaking oil due to rust holes. Winter 2013: body repair - major rust and right side accident damage - much more rust coming on truck. Autumn 2013: replaced 5 feet rusted brake line to rear brakes - leaking brake fluid, no brakes. Summer 2012: steel wheels were replaced due to rusted bead area causing weakness and air leakage. Spare tire mount found inoperable due to rusted support.

Was driving nprthbound on interstate 05 [aka] golden state hyway when truck made a funy noise and engene frose ? no engine problem light,s came on no warning light off any kind came on with greate difeculty id was able to pull to the side since this is a stik shift transmision when id tryed to start the vechle the starter would not turn . Had this been a automatick transmission we would surly with no doubt been involved in a death accident still dont know what failed in my truck butt enngine is conpletly frozen [can you help me locate the source off the failure since this vechicle is a must keep vehicle i9t,s a fammily memorial must keep vehcle.

Frame is rusted beyond repair and body is fine.

Vehicle has exhibited severe frame and underbody rust for several years; during last inspection mechanic cautioned that vehicle was badly rusted but still able to pass inspection. I visually inspected the vehicle this evening and found severe delamination to frame members and severe rusting of bed underframe. Crossmember supporting bed is rusted through or non-existent in approximately 40% of surface area. Shock absorber mounts, leaf spring mounts, fuel tank supports, and fuel lines significantly rusted. Approximately one year ago rear brake lines failed at low speed and vehicle nearly collided with parked cars and adjancent stone wall. Mechanic attributed brake failure to rust through of rear brake system. Vehicle was purchased new and is still owned by original owner. Vehicle has been maintained since new and properly cared for.

The whole frame has rusted and eroded causing the gas tank assembly to drop from the carriage and could have been fatal as my wife was driving the truck. The frame is shot. No one (body repair shops ) will touch it for liability reasons. I have not seen a recall on this like the ones for the Toyota tacomas . But I'm sure I can not be the only one. I can not resell it in its present state as it is unsafe to drive and I could not do that. I am looking for some help. I do not think a truck should completely rot away in 14 years.

Rear right frame rail rotted off of truck bumper sagging. Rust incursion into leaf spring schackle affecting leaf spring mount.

I took the truck to have muffler replaced and behind both front wheels the frame is rotten to the point it is no longer safe to drive. 3 years ago I had the tie rod end fall out in the driveway. The truck runs great, body is still shinny and in good shape but the frame is totally rotten. When the truck was about 4 years old the oil pan rotted out and to replace it the motor has to be pulled. I maintained the truck well only to find out it is junk at 78,000 miles and only worth junk price. Seem I am not the only one with this happening. I have always bought Ford trucks but not anymore.

This truck frame is rusting out so bad that the rear bumper where it is attached to the frame just broke off on 3/20/13. I also have a Ford escape 2001 with 160000 miles and very little rust. This truck has also been garaged and kept clean and washed above and below.

The frame is rusted through on the rear area of the truck and has become dangerous to drive.

I believe that the drive belt in most Ford Rangers are pushed to far inn. When water gets on the belt it will squel for the longest time. I took my Ranger to the local mechanic and he pulled one of the drive pullys forward3/4 of an inch and I havent had the problem since. I have neighbors with the same problem and I have heard quite a few Rangers drive by that sound like this. /.

Trailer hitch attached by only 2 of 6 bolts. Upon placing boat on hitch, the hitch was so loose it shifted. Had I towed the boat, the hitch would eventially failed, sending a 25 ft boat flipping down the highway.