2001 Ford Ranger problems and complaints
Owners have filed 540 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Ford Ranger. The most-reported areas: Structure (114), Suspension (90), Air Bags (64).
Key takeaways
- 540 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 65 involve a crash, 9 a fire, 50 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 114 | 21% |
| Suspension | 90 | 17% |
| Air Bags | 64 | 12% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 58 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 55 | 10% |
| Power Train | 53 | 10% |
| Hydraulic | 50 | 9% |
| Seat Belts | 48 | 9% |
| Tires | 39 | 7% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 30 | 6% |
| Electrical System | 23 | 4% |
| Fuel System | 23 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Ford Ranger Supercab | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 2/5 |
| 2001 Ford Ranger Regular Cab | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic,engine - filed 2026-04-06
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. The brakes and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was no...
Electrical System - filed 2026-03-24
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2001 Ford Ranger. It was later discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 153,244; however, at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 297,515.
Electrical System - filed 2025-07-11
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2001 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle to the residence, it was discovered that the gauge on the odometer was not working. There was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 109,999 and at ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.