Five problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 2000 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Ford Ranger based on all problems reported for the 2000 Ranger.
Driving on a semi rough road, stopped at a signal to make a left turn, light turned and I went. I pushed on the gas it would not go above idle speed. There was a strong smell of gas coming from the truck. I stopped and got out there was gas pouring out of the bottom of the truck. I decided to check the fuel filter out and the hose on the tank side had popped off. I reconnected it and it been fine since then. Nothing was repaired or replaced.
Received this vehicle on -1/16/2000 every thing ran good for 6 mo. The engine started a to exhibit a engine spark knock (ping noise). I have had this vehicle in numus numerous times. Each time that I had it in the dealership there was a failure to resolve the problem. I had several different service representatives telling different things about this problem. They concluded that I would have to run the vehicle with a more expensive fuel. Without any compensation. This is in contradiction in of service manual which states these vehicles can be operated on a normal octane. This is an ongoing problem with this vehicle since I purchased new. The ping is more apparent in warm and dry climates. The dealership maintains that everything is in specs. Ping from an engine is not a normal operating condition. I have wrote letters to the main customer service bureau for Ford motor company. Also to the lead service representative for the dealership. Still after 2 1/2 years this problem still exists. In fact even with the higher octane fuels the 2. 5 engine is still ping at highway speed. Now they are stating to me, that this problem is beyond the scope of the warranty?.
Engine was knocking at any speed, dealer said this was normal for this vehicle.
Vehicle not registering beyond 25mph. Been to dealership in nc twice for problem. Was repaired once, but problem reappeared after 600 miles. Also, would not shift out of 1st or 2nd gears after coming to a stop.
Engine is rattling on first start, does not matter if vehicle is cold or warm. Rattling is louder for the first 20 minutes.