Ford RANGER EV problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
27 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
53,955 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1998 to 2001 model years. Data snapshot: . 21 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Vehicle Speed Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 27 complaints (14.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 14.8% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 7.4% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 3.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Air Bags: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Air Bags:Frontal: 1; Electrical System: 1; Electrical System:Ignition: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 7 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 7 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 7; 50,000 to 74,999: 7; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 1
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 6 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
2000: 3; 2002: 2; 2003: 2; 2004: 4; 2005: 6; 2007: 3; 2009: 2; 2011: 1; 2015: 1; 2016: 2; 2019: 1
Pattern summary
Vehicle Speed Control leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10192523 · 2007-06-06 (June 6, 2007)
I PURCHASED A VEHICLE WITH AN EXPRESS 45 DAY GUARANTEE. WITHIN THE 45 DAYS I WAS HAVING MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH MY VEHICLE. IT WAS NOT SHIFTING RIGHT, IT WAS OVERHEATING, LEAKING OIL AND RADIATOR FLUID. SINCE THE PROBLEMS WERE FOUND THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN BROUGHT BACK INTO THE COMPANY FOR REPAIRS OVER AND OVER AGAIN, IT IS NOW FOUR MONTHS LATER AND THE PROBLEM STILL HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. WITH ALL THE BAD REPAIRS AND INSTALLS DONE ON THE VEHICLE IT'S LIFE EXPECTANCY IS NOW SHOT. THE COMPANY DOES NOT HAVE ANY OTHER COMPARABLE VEHICLES TO PUT US IN AND IS…
Owner-reported narrative. 108,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10192523 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 726679 · 2000-08-04 (August 4, 2000)
TRANSMISSION SLIPS OR DISENGAGES BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR. (REAL BAD WITH AIRCONDITIONING ON).*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 726679 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10191864 · 2007-05-28 (May 28, 2007)
MY 1999, FORD RANGER HAD BEEN MAKING A SPARKING SOUND WHEN I STARTED IT UP FOR A FEW DAYS. THEN WE TOOK IT ON A DRIVE AROUND TOWN TO DO A COUPLE ERRANDS, MAYBE EIGHT MILES. CAME HOME, TOOK THE KEYS OUT OF THE IGNITION AND WENT INSIDE. MY NEIGHBOR CAME TO MY DOOR 20 MINUTES LATER SAYING MY ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. WE OPENED THE HOOD AND SAW THE SECONDARY CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH, LOCATED ON THE END OF THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER, ON FIRE. ANOTHER NEIGHBOR HAD GRABBED AN EXTINGUISHER AND PUT IT OUT. SUCH A COMMON PROBLEM I SEE NOW, BUT SOMEONE…
Owner-reported narrative. 193,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10191864 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10436654 · 2011-11-21 (November 21, 2011)
RUSTED FRAME ON 01 4X4 RANGER . RUSTED REAR SPRING HANGERS& BRACKETS. RUSTED TAIL END OF LEFT & RIGHT FRAME . RUSTED TOP SECTION OF FUEL FILLER TUBE. RUSTED CROSS MEMBER BEHIND CAB. HAD TO REPLACE REAR BRAKE DRUM THAT RUSTED INTO (2) TWO PIECES. BOTTOM OF TRUCK BOX HAS BAD RUST HOLES. ONE AUTO TRANSMISSION FLUID LINE RUSTED IN 2 INCH AREA JUST BEFORE RADIATOR INLET. LEFT SIDE OF FRAME IS ALMOST RUSTED TO MUCH TO SAFELY USE TK. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10436654 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11193434 · 2019-04-02 (April 2, 2019)
THE "PLASTIC" WHICH COVERS THE TWO "SPEED CONTROL SWITCHES," LOCATED ON EACH SIDE OF STEERING WHEEL, BADLY MELTED OVER TIME - APPARENTLY FROM HEAT OF THE LAMPS UNDER THE COVERS. IT HAS MADE ME AFRAID TO ATTEMPT TO USE THE SPEED CONTROLS FOR FEAR OF FURTHER HEAT PROBLEMS AND/OR IMPROPER FUNCTIONING OF THE DAMAGED CONTROLS. PHOTOS OF THE DAMAGED PARTS ARE ATTACHED. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE WITH THESE COMPLAINTS AND PHOTOS AND ALL I GOT WAS A "THANKS" FOR MAKING THIS KNOWN TO THEM - NOTHING MORE.
Owner-reported narrative. 45,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11193434 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 |
1998: 2; 1999: 1; 2000: 1; 2001: 0