2001 Ford Ranger problems
Owners have filed 687 complaints about the 2001 Ford Ranger with NHTSA. Structure accounts for 16.6% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of suspension at 13.2%.
Complaints687
Crashes85
Fires10
Injuries66
Deaths5
What owners report breaking
Structure 16.6% · 114
Suspension 13.2% · 91
Air bags 9.3% · 64
Power train 8.3% · 57
Vehicle speed control 8.3% · 57
Service brakes, hydraulic 8.3% · 57
Seat belts 6.7% · 46
Tires 5.8% · 40
Severity
Of those complaints, 85 describe a crash, 10 describe a fire, 66 report an injury and 5 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 26 model years of the Ford Ranger in this data, 2001 sits 4th by complaint volume. 1999 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 6 in the last three years against 19 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 84,702 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that after placing tags on the vehicle, she noticed that the frame was severley rusted. The vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer, nor had it been repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were approximately 280,000. Updated 09/15/11*lj updated 01/20/11 Structure · reported at 280,000 miles
I have a 2001 Ford Ranger 4x4. The frame is rusted and has rot all over it. The truck was just sitting in my driveway over night, I came out to go clean my truck and the spare tire was on the ground. I take such good care of my truck, but the rear end is just killing me. Please help if you can. -Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (FOIA), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). Structure · reported at 154,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger. The contact noticed that the frame was rusted. Both the dealer and manufacturer were informed who advised the contact that there were no related recalls and offered no additional assistance. A private mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that the frame completely corroded. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 57,000. Structure · reported at 57,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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