Table 1 shows 17 common power train related problems of the 2001 Ford Ranger. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the overdrive light on (five problems).
Consumer stated: there was a rattling noise, primarily in the power train area, it made noise when the accelerator was applied. It would happen when the consumer reached up to 2000 rmp's. Read details...
Trans shift problem 1st to 2nd shift hard shift started about 3 months ago 2001 Ford Ranger 4x4 ,started only doing it on cold starts now does it all the time cold or hot have to let off accelerator to get to shift or manually shift from shift lever. Read details...
On the date listed, the transmission failed to go into reverse. The repair shop told me that the Ford Ranger is notorius for transmission problems that include: 1. Failing to go into reverse, 2. Failing to go into forward after stopping, 3. Jumping gears, or slow gear changes. Read details...