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2001-2002 · 2 model years

Ford EV Ranger Problems by year

Owners have filed 432 complaints about the Ford EV Ranger across 2 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 2002 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (389). The most reported problem area is the transmission & drivetrain, followed by the acceleration & cruise control.

Most complaints for its age2002389 complaints · 0 recallsSee the 2002
Complaints
432
Recalls
0
Crashes
49
Fires
18
Injuries
44
Deaths
3

EV Ranger complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
200238904516Transmission & drivetrain-
200143042Electrical system-

Most common EV Ranger problems

Latest EV Ranger complaints

2002 Ford EV RangerWheels & tires1 injury

Steel rim came apart while adding air to tire causing severe injuries to hands leg and foot only 20 psi in tire pressure when rim blew apart !

Filed Incident WheelsNHTSA 11677978
2002 Ford EV RangerAcceleration & cruise control

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Ranger. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH and attempting to switch lanes, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V399000 (Vehicle Speed Control). The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was taken to three separate independent mechanics to be diagnosed. After each diagnostic test, the contact was informed that the rear differential needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 11566008
2002 Ford EV RangerBody, doors & structure

Extreme rusting of the entire frame and underside steel components. Attachments are rusting to the point of failure and falling off the vehicle.

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 11441221
2002 Ford EV RangerAirbags

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Ranger. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the air bag warning light was illuminated. Neither the dealer nor the independent mechanic was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11430656

Questions about the Ford EV Ranger

Which Ford EV Ranger years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2002 (389), 2001 (43). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2002 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

What are the most common Ford EV Ranger problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the transmission & drivetrain (74), acceleration & cruise control (59), body, doors & structure (59) most often.

How many recalls does the Ford EV Ranger have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for any Ford EV Ranger model year on file.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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