Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Ford Ranger owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
In the 2000 Ranger,they put a plastic fitting the slides on to the fuel pump held on with a clip,the other end is a hose connects also with a clip,this is a vert serious and dangerous problem,its leaking so bad,I feel like a bomb,praying nobody throws out a lit cigarette,this should have been stainless steel or brass,but to cut cost Ford puts a 50 cent plastic piece,they should be fine or something, I'm on disability,went over a year with no money coming in,they want 197.00 for this 50 cent piece,the government should check into this,again I get screwed,I cant afford to fix it,so when it blows,bi hope my wife is not with me and no other cars are close,trust me its going to happen.I wrote Ford and they say its out of warranty,what do I domits hard enough to pay the monthly payment. …
I have a 2000 Ford Ranger,the sending unit on the fuel line is made of plastic,this is the most dangerous part of the vehicle. It should be stainless steel or brass, I cant drive the truck because not only is my life in danger but also cars around me,this is not a drip it gushes out .they say to cut cost but they raise the price thousands of dollars each year. Please don't say its just my vehicle, I called junk yards in maryland,virginia,delaware and pennsylvania,they cant be found. How in gods name can you approve this 50 cent fitting .I can only guess someone was paid off by Ford to get this passed. Shame on you,you are paid to protect the people of this country,instead you get rich and we die, I won't stop, im going to the press,and any one who will listen. …
While pulling into my driveway the rear bumper fell off. After getting under the vehicle I found the frame to be rusted from the furthest point back to the axle area.looking into it more I found the cross member to be rusted to the point that it is ready to fall off. The gas tank holding straps are rusted from the frame, not sure what's holding the gas tank in place. The spare tire holder is rusted and ready to come off. I removed the spare a placed it in the bed for now. The bed and its mounts are shot, the bed can be picked up a good two inches off the frame. Basically the truck is nothing but rust from the cab back. I was lucky when the bumper fell off 1/2 hour earlier I was traveling on a state highway at speeds of 60-65 MPH. I have looked at other rangers the same year and found some worse and some with no rust what so ever. Whats up? …
My son was driving his Ford Ranger p.u. On the freeway in san diego and noticed his fuel gauge dropped very fast. He re-fueled at service station and upon returning to freeway, two passing cars flagged him over to the side of the freeway and told him gas was spraying out from under his truck. Apparently the fuel filter had come loose from the fuel line and could have had catastophic results if it had ignited. I have read similarcomplaints on this web site and can't imagine why something has not been done about this problem. I had to pay the cost to repair his truck along with a rental car,tow truck and loss of nearly two tanks of gas, even though I have an extended warranty. Ford should be made responsible to make restitution in such cases, as this appears to be a manufacturer defect. This is a very unusual event to have happen on a motor vehical and should be looked into.
Vehicle has severe frame rust. Recently rear bumper fell off due to frame deterioration. Bumper brackets had nothing to secure to. More recently, one of the straps holding the gas tank broke away from the frame due to severe deterioration of the frame. I had to improvise a restraint strap since a replacement would do no good since the frame connection area was rotted thru. Leaf spring brackets are on the verge of separation from the frame, again due to severe frame deterioration. The exterior body and interior are in good condition. For a 2000 vehicle to have this serious of a frame problem has to be the result for poor material and/or material rust proofing. Found numerous complaints by other 2000 Ranger owners for similar issues.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while having the vehicle examined by an independent mechanic for routine maintenance, the mechanic noticed one of the fuel tank straps was fractured due to corrosion and the other was cracked. The fuel tank was also partially detached from the vehicle. As a result, the fuel filler neck was cracked. The mechanic stated that the fuel tank straps needed to be replaced. The dealer was made aware of the failure and stated that replacement straps for repair were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.
Starting from home, the vehicle had no indication of trouble lights in the instrument panel. Then, driving about 2 miles and up the bridge, suddenly the vehicle slowly came to a stop within quick time and stalled on the uphill direction. A few attempts to restart, I was not successful. The police was called and came to push the Ranger down the bridge to the safety area and waiting two hours later for the tow-truck to tow to the Ford dealer. And, the diagnosis was that the fuel pump is out. This vehicle had histories of repair since the first year and thereafter .
While driving I heard a clunking noise in the rear of the vehicle I looked to see the frame had rusted through in at least two places, the shock absorber upper mount had rusted off. The gas tank straps mounts were about to fail. I had replaced the gas tank feeder tube that had corroded off the year before. The truck body is still in very good condition but the frame appears to be gone. The truck has seen very light duty and has never been used off road. Since that time I have found many of the same occurrences on the internet.
Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated, even though the vehicle drove normally. The vehicle was taken to a dealer because it would not pass the state inspection. The dealer discovered the flexible fuel sensor deteriorated which May be due to the road salts used in the state of new york. It was taken to an independent repair shop for replacement of the flexible fuel sensor. This vehicle was manufactured by the california emission standards. Updated 01/25/06.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Ford Ranger. While traveling at 30 MPH the vehicle suddenlly shut off followed by all of the warning lights appearing on the dashboard.the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic shop where the contact had the fuel pump switch replaced. The vehicle had not been diagnosed by the dealership at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were 68315.
Fuel System complaints in other Ranger years
Frequently asked questions
How common are fuel system problems on the 2000 Ford Ranger?
NHTSA has 26 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 2000 Ford Ranger, 4% of the model year's 670 complaints. The component named most often is delivery (5 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Ford Ranger fuel system problems?
No. NHTSA lists no fuel & propulsion system recall for the 2000 Ford Ranger, though it has 3 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2000 Ford Ranger fuel system problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 107,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 1 fire and 1 injury to fuel & propulsion system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.