One problem related to rear suspension leaf spring has 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.
Passenger rear helper leaf spring snapped in two at axle. This truck has never been used for heavy hauling of any kind and is not driven hard at any time. For the helper leaf spring to break like that in such a new truck has to be explained as a defect.