Two problems related to transmission gear slipping 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.
Transmission went out at 70749 miles. Purchased 04/11/2003. On 09/15/2003 noticed transmission slipping, made appt for 09/18 with dealership where I purchased it used. Transmission went out on a busy intersection and had to be pushed to the side by police and towed to dealership to make my appt. Cost $3113 to replace - dealer basically "to bad for you". Also - ac condenser needs replacing at a cost of $570 cannot afford to do condenser yet. . . . This has been a very expensive vehicle so far, we've owned it less than 6 months!.
There is some slippage problems with transmission that after about a few miles transmission slips. Problem is intermittent. Has not contacted dealer.