Two problems related to dash wiring have been reported for the 2001 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Ranger based on all problems reported for the 2001 Ranger.
Instrument panel will intermittently not work, which results in not letting consumer know if any of the doors are opened.
Consumer was driving at approximately 65 mph when rpms jumped from 2800 to 5000 for about 3 seconds, it occurred 3 times in 30 minutes. Has happened several times, and was not limited to any given speed. Dealership has looked at vehicle, and processer (d99) has failed. Dealer informed comsumer that this part was no longer being made, and newer part was not available yet.