2001 FORD RANGER Engine Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine Issues in the 2001 FORD RANGER
5 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 FORD RANGER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine Complaints
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's family member's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
MY 2001 FORD RANGER 3.0 HAS A IDLE WHEN IM DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH IDLE WOULD STAY AROUND 1,300 RPM. HAPPENS USUALLY MORE WHEN AC IS ON. *TR
INTERMITTENT STARTING AS IF THERE IS NO FUEL GOING TO THE ENGINE. SHUT OFF VALVE CHECKED, BASIC TROUBLE SHOOTING DONE, AS I UNDERSTAND DOING RESEARCH, THIS HAS BEEN ON-GOING ISSUES WITH FORD RANGERS DOING THIS. IS THERE A FIX FOR SUCH?
I WAS DRIVING APPROX. 40 MPH WHEN MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY SPED UP AND THE RPM WENT FROM 1.5 TO 4.0 WITHOUT MY PUSHING HARDER ON THE GAS. I TAPPED MY BRAKES AND IT TOOK A FEW MOMENTS TO DISENGAGE. IN THE COURSE OF 40 MINUTES IT DID THIS 5 TIMES. I CHECKED TO MAKE SURE THE FLOOR MAT HAD NOT GOTTEN PUSHED UNDER AND IT WAS NOT. THE VEHICLE JUST SPED UP ON ITS OWN. *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, HE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED OFF THE ROADWAY WHERE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT, A CERTIFIED MECHANIC, REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS DUE TO A FRACTURE. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
Other 2001 FORD RANGER Problem Areas
Suspension
74 complaints
Structurebody
54 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
47 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
33 complaints
Air Bags
25 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
23 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
22 complaints
Unknown Or Other
22 complaints
Seat Belts
21 complaints
Structureframe And Members
19 complaints
Tires
19 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
17 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
16 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
16 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
15 complaints
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
11 complaints
Electrical System
10 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
9 complaints
Structure
9 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
9 complaints
Suspensionfront
8 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
6 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
5 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
4 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Service Brakes
4 complaints
Structurebodydoor
4 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
3 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
2 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
2 complaints
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
2 complaints
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Wheelsrim
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
1 complaint
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint