One problem related to tailgate hinge has 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.
Both tailate cables on a 2001 Ford Ranger truck broke while my husband was on the tailgate a few months ago. Minor injuries, but could have been serious! gm is not the only company with faulty tailgate cables! we replaced the cables at our own cost.