2000 Ford Ranger XLT from North America - Comments

2001 ford ranger, 3.0 V6... 4x2.

Bought used in 01-02... 10,000 miles on it. I've had it ever since.

Now at 71,000 miles, transmission acting up. I find out tomorrow whats wrong and how much $$ it's costing me : (I had the trans fluid and filter change a year ago next month.

Its been a great truck overall until now.

Oh, the check engine lights been on/off for about 2 yrs. I've not had the money to find out whats wrong with that.

I will say on my 1993 escort, I had NO transmission issues until I had the fluid/filter changed. the escort trans went up a year or so after. Im worried the ranger is following the same fate? : (

For the last two comments, if your symptoms are the following for a Ford Ranger.

1. O/D light flashes

2. Truck doesn't shift out of first gear.

3. ABS light constantly on.

4. Speedometer not working.

Your problem could be the ABS speed sensor located on the rear end. This is a $20.00 part and very easy to replace.

Wow. I feel lucky. Had my 2000 3.0 V6 2wd M/T super XLT since new. Now has 170k. Took mediocre care of it and yeah, it's not as strong as it used to be but it still runs well.

Replaced the clutch cylinder and the alternator recently, and that's it. Only now is it starting to overheat, so I'll replace the thermo and maybe the oil pressure sender for the heck of it.

It's done well... but I probably won't be buying another Ford.

I wouldn't trade my 2000 Ranger for anything. This truck has been through everything imaginable... my dad and I pretty much rebuilt it... The tranny went out at about 100,000...but after everything that it's had done to it (the main couple being an attempt at burning it and being jumped more than a few times), this truck is really reliable and I LOVE it! :)

I have a 2001 Ranger XLT 4X4 65000 miles. Today the O/D light started flashing. I hope it's the $20 fix, but I'll be taking it in tomorrow to find out if its worse. I'll be taking it to Dobbs; are they going to tell me the most expensive solution? Could the cold weather affect this?

Just bought a used 2000 Ford Ranger XLT 3.0 L V6 with 102K miles. Check engine light came on P0306 -- Misfire in cylinder 6. Mechanic tested 4-6 cylinders -- compression test results 75/125/90 4/5/6 order. Could be serious problem. Anyone have similar issues? Does the engine need to be replaced?

I have a 2000 Ford Ranger XLT 4x2, it has been to the war and back and I wouldn't trade it for the world. I bought it used with 40,000KM on it, and it now has 206,000KM on it. It has been from the east coast of Canada to the west coast, and back again.

I did have some issues with the front end, and am having problems again. In April of '08 I spent about $1000 on the front end, and I'm getting banging again.

The brakes were replaced a few time... 4-5 actually. All new brake lines were put on January '08.

I was extremely hard on the vehicle when it was under warranty. When the warranty ended I drove it like a little truck should be driven.

As I said, I am having banging in the front end again, (which sucks!!) but I would never get rid of my Ranger. I would definitely buy another one.

The only issue I have with it, when the check engine light comes on, it could be one of a million things!! The last time it came on, I was low on oil!

I just have to get the front end checked again! I just hope it's not going to cost me too much. (My dad is a mechanic and fixes it for me, but I still have to pay for the parts)

But again!! I would definitely buy another Ranger and plan to in the near future! :)

I own a 2000 Ford Ranger 3.0 Liter V6 Sport. I bought it with only 6.5 miles on it, and it ran great up until about 70000 miles on it..

The O/D light began to flash as mentioned in the other comments, I found that if you pulled off to the side of the road and killed the engine for 3-5 minutes, the O/D light would go off.

But then around 85000 miles, the transmission began slipping (with O/D light flashing) from 2nd to 3rd gear. I have not replaced the gasket and Transmission filter as of now but I am going to do it real soon, and if this does nothing but make it continue to slip then I will be taking this Truck to the dealer ship and parking it back on the show room floor..

WAKE UP Ford, there is obviously something wrong with your Ranger model vehicles, and there needs to be a recall, because I myself will never by a Ford again if this problem is not fixed!

If you agree with me then PLEASE, back me up with new comments.

I own a 2000 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 4x4 and have replaced a few things on it: (thermostat, both wheel cylinders, idler pulley, brakes, etc.) When the truck is running good, I love it, but every time I turn around, something messes up.

This morning I started the truck, put it in reverse and it didn't go into gear. Engine revved up as if it was in park. It did that in every gear I tried. Believe it's the transmission, but I haven't had time to look at it. I have a bad feeling though.

Bought a 2000 XLT Ranger 4x4 with 65,000 on it.

Regular oil and lube changes.

Had the 105,000 service done at dealership, soon there after, about 110,000 miles, yup the O/D light started flashing and didn't seem to want to get into second gear readily when coming off stop. It would make a jerking "clunk" when it moved into the next gear. Dealership says they recommend a rebuilt Ford tranny at 3,700 bucks! It's only seen highway driving and east forest road use.

I had an 88 standard Ranger that I bought in '91 and it was very low maintenance, drove it til 06 when I bought this 4.0 v 6. Service manager at the dealership tells me it's not the norm to see tranny problems with these XLTs (good one!)

Thanks to each and every review about the pattern of transmission issues with the Ford Ranger. Totaled my little 92 Mazda and considered a Ford until I was enlightened by the frustration many of you have expressed. Wow, I was so close to getting a major headache!

I have a 2000 Ranger XLT Super Cab. Bought it used with about 14,000 miles. on it. At about 75,000 miles had to have the transmission rebuilt. Then just last week with about 90,000 miles on it, I had to have the transmission rebuilt again. Have checked recall notices and various sources to see if I have any recourse, but there doesn't seem to be anything I can do to recover the over $4400.- I have sunk into the transmission alone.

In many ways this truck has served me well, but when it doesn't, it costs me a bundle.

Anybody have any suggestions? Crosby.

I just bought a 2000 V6 4.0 Ford Ranger with 130000 miles on it. I did everything on this thing - I flushed everything power steering, brakes, rear end, radiator block and oil. Got all brand new seals and top notch fluids. I installed the K&N cold air intake system...

Tranny is now making a noise like a concrete mixer, but only in park. When I put it into drive, it quits, but when the truck shifts, it is a hard shift between 1st and 2nd. I talked with a GM master mechanic, and he told me this was very common for these things, and that the torque converters are under built. I am going to be replacing the torque converter and flywheel this weekend. If this doesn't work, I am buying an after market transmission from B&M. It is built for high torque like racing and dirt...

Wow, it seems like Ford is back pedaling a lot and not taking the responsibility on this one... Hmmmmm, I trust my GM master mechanic, he has been one for over 45 yrs and he can tell you a problem with your motor or trans over the phone... Thanks doc pop, love ya...