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 !
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.
- 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.
Most common EV Ranger problems
Latest EV Ranger complaints
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.
Extreme rusting of the entire frame and underside steel components. Attachments are rusting to the point of failure and falling off the vehicle.
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.
Rear shake bracket rusted off
Truck failed nh safety inspection 4/10/2021 due to badly rusted frame.
Questions about the Ford EV Ranger
Which Ford EV Ranger years have the most problems?
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