2001 Ford Ranger EV Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ranger EV years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Ford Ranger EV. That is the most of any Ranger EV model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 17%), typically at around 45,228 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 12owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Ford Ranger EV problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 17% | 45,228 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 17% | 70,129 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 17% | 75 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | 31,295 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 8% | 75 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 8% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 8% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 8% | 45,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Ford Ranger EV recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Ford Ranger EV.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Front seat belt buckle assembly (EA05004) — opened Feb 17, 2005, closed Jul 6, 2005.
- Front seat belt buckle assembly (RQ04011) — opened Oct 22, 2004, closed Feb 17, 2005.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
This 2001 ford ranger truck's body and interior are perfect. The frame is totally rusted and no one wants to pass it for inspection because of the unsafe condition of the frame. I feel that i should be compensated by ford motor company. The truck has 103,000 highway miles and is mechanically…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford ranger ev. While driving at various speeds, the driver side seat belt buckle would erroneously unlock. The failure was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa…
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…
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford ranger ev. While driving 25 mph, the overdrive light began blinking, but the vehicle continued to drive at a normal expectancy. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and inspected by a technician, who determined that the valve body tsb modification and shift…
Other Ford Ranger EV years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 Ranger EV | 6 | 1 |
| 1999 Ranger EV | 4 | 1 |
| 1998 Ranger EV | 6 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford Ranger EV?
Owners most often report air bags, seat belts, structure problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Ford Ranger EV?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Ford Ranger EV a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ranger EV model years, the 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.