2000 FORD RANGER VIN: 1FTYR14V4YPB34565

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Condition
Run & Drive
Damage
Collision
Title
Salvage

VIN 1FTYR14V4YPB34565 Decoding Ford Vin Decoder

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Make

FORD

Manufacturer Name

FORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA

Model

Ranger

Model Year

2000

Plant City

ST. PAUL

Vehicle Type

TRUCK

Plant Country

UNITED STATES (USA)

Plant State

MINNESOTA

Body Class

Pickup

Doors

2

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)

Cab Type

Extra/Super/ Quad/Double/King/Extended

Trailer Type Connection

Not Applicable

Trailer Body Type

Not Applicable

Drive Type

4x2

Engine Number of Cylinders

6

Displacement (CC)

3000.0

Displacement (CI)

183.07123228419

Displacement (L)

3.0

Engine Power (kW)

111.8550

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Engine Configuration

V-Shaped

Fuel Type - Secondary

Ethanol (E85)

Engine Brake (hp) From

150

Other Engine Info

EFI-FFV

Engine Manufacturer

Ford

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Bus Floor Configuration Type

Not Applicable

Bus Type

Not Applicable

Custom Motorcycle Type

Not Applicable

Motorcycle Suspension Type

Not Applicable

Motorcycle Chassis Type

Not Applicable

2000 FORD RANGER Crash Test Score

0

Overall Rating

Overall Front Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Front Driver Side
Front Passenger Side

Side Barrier

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Driver
Rear Passenger

Overall Side Pole Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Rollover Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Rollover Star Rating 4x4
Rollover Star Rating 4x2
Rollover Risk:
0%

2000 FORD RANGER Safety Features

Seat Belts and Head Restraints

Dynamic Head Restraints Not Available
Head Restraint Not Available
Advanced Belt Feature Not Available
Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage Not Available
Seat Belt Reminder System Not Available

Air Bags

Frontal Air Bag Driver, Front Passenger
Knee Not Available
Additional Air Bags Not Available
Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements Not Available

Child Passenger Features

LATCH Locations Not Available
Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) Not Available
Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations Not Available

Complaints Assosiated with VIN 1FTYR14V4YPB34565

Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING EQUIPMENT

July 15, 2008
NHTSA ID Number: 10239636
Consumer Location: SAN DIEGO, CA
VIN: 1FTYR14V4YP****

Summary of Complaint

I BOUGHT A 2000 FORD RANGER. I HAVE KEPT THE ALL THE UPKEEPS FOR THIS CAR AND MORE ACCORDING TO THE FORD DEALERS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR THE FORD RANGER TRUCK. IT HAS ABOUT 81000 MILES ON IT. I RECENTLY HAD TO PAY $2300.00 TO THE KEARNY MESA FORD TO FIX MY CAR. I DO HAVE THE CRUISE CONTROL ON IT. ONE DAY, I SMELLED ANTIFREEZE. MY HEAT GADGET DID NOT GO OFF. THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT THE TRUCK WAS OVERHEATING, BUT I CHOSE TO BRING IT IN. I THOUGHT IT WAS PROBABLY A LEAK IN A HOSE. IT TURNED OUT THE A HEATING ELEMENT WAS "PROBABLY THE CULPRIT", BUT THEY FOUND THROUGH THEIR COMPUTERS THAT THE ENGINE HAD TO BASICALLY BE REBUILT BECAUSE THE ENGINE HAD OVERHEATED. MY CONCERN WAS THAT NOT ONCE DID MY HEATING GAUGE TELL ME THAT THE TRUCK WAS OVERHEATING. THAT IS DANGEROUS. I DO NOT KNOW IF THIS IS CONNECTED TO THE CRUISE CONTROL PROBLEM, BUT FOR A HEATING GAUGE TO NOT GO OFF WHEN THERE IS SEVER HEAT GOING ON IN THE ENGINE IS DANGEROUS. I COULD HAVE GOTTEN STRANDED IN A DANGEROUS PLACE OR THE ENGINE MAY HAVE EXPLODED ON THE FREEWAY WITH THE ENORMOUS DAMAGE THAT TOOK PLACE. I THOUGHT THIS NEEDED TO BE REPORTED. FORD COULDN'T TELL ME WHY THE HEATING GAUGE DID NOT WORK. THEY TOLD ME THAT NOW AND THEN EVEN TRUCKS THAT ARE KEPT UP GO WRONG. THAT IS NOT A GOOD ANSWER WHEN THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *TR

Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

February 23, 2003
NHTSA ID Number: 10009382
Consumer Location: WOODSTOCK, GA
VIN: 1FTYR14V4YP****

Summary of Complaint

THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK.*JB

Components: AIR BAGS

January 10, 2003
NHTSA ID Number: 10004916
Consumer Location: DUNN, NC
VIN: 1FTYR14V4YP****

Summary of Complaint

AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND STEERING WHEEL DID NOT CALLAPSE ON IMPACT. SPEED ON IMPACT WAS ESTIMATED TO BE 50 MILES PER HOUR.

Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

April 08, 2000
NHTSA ID Number: 860022
Consumer Location: Unknown
VIN: 1FTYR14V4YP****

Summary of Complaint

A DAY AFTER PURCHASING VEHICLE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER'S DOOR DIDN'T LATCH PROPERLY. DEALER FIXED DOOR. *AK *ML

Components: STRUCTURE

June 10, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11420499
Consumer Location: FORT GAY, WV
VIN: 1FTZR15X6YP****

Summary of Complaint

The back end frame has completely rusted out, while the cab frame is in perfect condition. I have read about everyone that has a ranger from 1995-200 has had this issue. My truck only has 127k miles on it and has been kept in wonderful condition, and the bed frame has made it unsafe to drive.

Components: POWER TRAIN

May 26, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11419341
Consumer Location: YOUNGTOWN, AZ
VIN: 1FTYR11V1YP****

Summary of Complaint

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the gear shifter had to be shifted into neutral to start the vehicle. The gear shifter was not matching with the actual gear that was selected. While the vehicle was in park, the vehicle would roll backward before the park was engaged. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the shift range bracket and ignition lock cylinder were replaced however, the failure recurred. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 01V062000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 91,264.

Components: STRUCTURE

September 01, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11413563
Consumer Location: LINCOLN PARK, MI
VIN: 1FTYR11X3YP****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 153,000.

Components: SUSPENSION POWER TRAIN UNKNOWN OR OTHER

April 07, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11407325
Consumer Location: NORTHFIELD, OH
VIN: 1FTZR15X1YP****

Summary of Complaint

THE FRAME RAILS AT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHERE THE SHOCKS BOLT UP HAS COMPLETELY CRACKED THROUGH THE METAL ON PASSENGER SIDE & THE DRIVER SIDE HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED AWAY AND FRAME CRACKED

Components: SUSPENSION STRUCTURE

April 03, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11406272
Consumer Location: SAN JUAN, TX
VIN: 1FTZR15V4YP****

Summary of Complaint

FRAME HAS RUSTED TO THE POINT WHERE IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STRUCTURE UNKNOWN OR OTHER

August 08, 2015
NHTSA ID Number: 11375857
Consumer Location: SAN ANTONIO, TX
VIN: 1FTYR14V1YP****

Summary of Complaint

BOTH THE BACK SEAT SMALL DOORS WERE LOCKED AND UNOPERABLE SINCE 2015 (THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR WITHOUT PAYING FOR SERVICE- THEY SAID WILL COST $1,000.00 FOR EACH DOOR AND JUST TO EXAM COST. THAT WAS NOT THE REPAIR COST YET) 2020 IN AUGUST, PERHAPS, THE BACK GATE DOOR FOR THE TRUNK SUDDENLY COLLAPSED, FELLED OUT FROM THE ROLLER. THAT WAS THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE BACK GATE TO THE BED OF THE TRUCK I HAD TO PUT BACK TO THE ROLLER. AND, IT IS NOT SURE THAT THE GATE IS STABLE CONDITION. UNDER THE DASHBOARD, THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER JUST TOUCHED AND COLLAPSED-BROKEN INSIDE UNDER THE DASHBOARD AND COULD NOT PULL IT OUT. SO, IT IS STILL INSIDE UNDER THE DASHBOARD (NOTICE: THAT FEATURE-THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER NOBODY USED SINCE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE- NON SMOKER OWNER). THE UNDER BODY VEHICLE COST A LOT TO REPAIR THROUGH THE YEARS. THE VEHICLE HAS ABOUT 120,000 MILES CURRENTLY.

Components: SEAT BELTS VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ENGINE

July 19, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11340287
Consumer Location: BRATTLEBORO, VT
VIN: 1FTYR11V3YT****

Summary of Complaint

I LOOKED UP MY VIN ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE AND THERE ARE RECALLS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN FIXED.

Components: POWER TRAIN

December 29, 2015
NHTSA ID Number: 11317071
Consumer Location: NEW HOLLAND, IL
VIN: 1FTZR15V3YT****

Summary of Complaint

TRANSMISSION FLUID ALL LEAKED OUT GOOD THING I WASN'T DRIVING HAD TO REPLACE ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN GARAGE AT THAT TIME

Components: STRUCTURE

April 01, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11297695
Consumer Location: TAUNTON, MA
VIN: 1FTYR14V9YP****

Summary of Complaint

FRAME IS ROTTED WITH ONLY 75,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. SEEMS AS TRUCK WILL BREAK IN HALF

Components: SEATS

November 14, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11280459
Consumer Location: LONG BEACH, CA
VIN: 1FTYR14V5YP****

Summary of Complaint

WHILE DRIVING, DRIVERS SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLTS FAILED CAUSING SEAT TO FALL BACK UNTIL STOPPED BY REAR WALL OF VEHICLE. SINCE THIS WAS A SUPER CAB XLT, THE FALL BACKWARDS WAS SIGNIFICANT CAUSING TEMPORARY LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. UPON INSPECTION FOUND THAT ONE OF THE TWO BOLTS HAD FAILED QUITE AWHILE AGO SINCE THE HEAD SHOWED SIGNS OF RUST.

Components: AIR BAGS

September 05, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11254192
Consumer Location: SPRING, TX
VIN: 1FTYR14V7YP****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD RANGER. WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED PLANET FORD (20403 I-45, SPRING, TX 77388, (281) 719-3700) AND SCHEDULE A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,900.

Components: STRUCTURE

August 28, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11252178
Consumer Location: GIVEN, WV
VIN: 1FTZR15V6YP****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD RANGER. WHILE DRIVING, A THUMPING NOISE WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. AFTER PARKING, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BED OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AND MISALIGNED. ALSO, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FRAME BEHIND THE CAB WAS FRACTURED DUE TO RUST AND CORROSION. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WAS NOT DETERMINED. TODD JUDY FORD (7891 MACCORKLE AVE, CHARLESTON, WV) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE BOTH NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 260,000. *TT*JB

Components: STEERING

August 08, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11245535
Consumer Location: AYDEN, NC
VIN: 1FTYR14V6YT****

Summary of Complaint

THE STEERING COLUMN IS LOOSE. SOMETIMES HAVE TO MOVE AROUND BIT TO GET INTO PARK OR DRIVE. THE OTHER DAY I HAD IT IN PARK, WITH THE TRUCK RUNNING AND AFTER I WAS OUT OF IT, IT STARTED MOVING. I HAD TO RUN AROUND AND GET BACK IN TO STOP IT. LUCKILY HAD THE DOOR OPEN. NO MORE LEAVING IT RUNNING WHEN NOT IN THE TRUCK.

Components: STRUCTURE

February 01, 2010
NHTSA ID Number: 11181026
Consumer Location: MASTIC BEACH, NY
VIN: 1FTZR15V7YT****

Summary of Complaint

MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF RUST ON FRAME, FRONT AND REAR BUMPER, LEAF SPRING SHACKLE BRACKETS, BRACKET HOLDING BODY TO FRAME., AND RADIATOR SUPPORT.

Components: STRUCTURE

March 01, 2018
NHTSA ID Number: 11181028
Consumer Location: MASTIC BEACH, NY
VIN: 1FTZR15X0YP****

Summary of Complaint

RUST ON FRAME, RADIATOR SUPPORT AND UNDER CARRIAGE.

Components: STRUCTURE

August 05, 2016
NHTSA ID Number: 11176281
Consumer Location: HILMAR, CA
VIN: 1FTYR10V2YP****

Summary of Complaint

TAMARA RECALL MY PAINT IS BUBBLING AND CHIPPING

Components: SUSPENSION

December 25, 2017
NHTSA ID Number: 11161432
Consumer Location: CHARLESTON, WV
VIN: IFTZR15X1YT****

Summary of Complaint

FRAME ROT RUSTED REAR FRAME

Components: SUSPENSION UNKNOWN OR OTHER

July 06, 2018
NHTSA ID Number: 11111751
Consumer Location: HALIFAX, MA
VIN: 1FTZR15V4YT****

Summary of Complaint

I RECENTLY REPLACED ROTTED PARTS OF THE UNDERSIDE OF MY FORD RANGE, SPRING SHACKLES, SCHOCKS AND SCHOCK MOUNT BRACKETS. I DID THIS REPAIR TO MAKE MU TRUCK SAFER, AFTER 3 WEEKS OF DRIVING WITH THE NEW REPAIRS THE FRAME BEGAN TO CRACK AND IS ABOUT TO SPLIT IN HALF... NOT SO SAFE. THE BODY IS IN GREAT SHAPE, BUT I CAN'T DRIVE THE TRUCK WITH THE FRAME IN ITS CURRENT CONDITION. BACK ROAD DRIVING 3 DAYS A WEEK.

Components: STRUCTURE

May 11, 2018
NHTSA ID Number: 11093375
Consumer Location: SHAMONG, NJ
VIN: ****

Summary of Complaint

THE FRAME IS ROTTING AWAY.THE BED IS ABOUT TO FLY OFF,AND I FEAR THE REAR BUMPER,AND SPARE IS ALSO.THE TRUCK IS STILL RUNNING GOOD,BUT I AM VERY HESITENT ABOUT USING IT.

Components: SUSPENSION STRUCTURE

April 04, 2018
NHTSA ID Number: 11089909
Consumer Location: GOSHEN, CT
VIN: 1FTZR15XXYT****

Summary of Complaint

I WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK DOWN A MAIN ROAD AND THERE WAS A SMALL POTHOLE.IT WAS ONLY ABOUT AN INCH DEEP BY ABOUT A FOOT AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY TRUCK STARTED MAKING VERY LOUD NOISES GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND ALMOST SEEMING LIKE THE TRUCK DIDN'T WANT TO GO STRAIGHT. I PULLED OVER BECAUSE I WANTED TO CHECK IT AND HERE WAS A MASSIVE CRACK IN THE FRAME BEHIND THE SHACKLE MOUNT IN THE FRONT OF THE WHEEL WELL. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE GAS TANK MOUNT THAT THE STRAP CONNECTS DO HOLDING DIRT AND MOISTURE BEHIND IT AND ROTTED OUT A HOLE IN THE FRAME. ALSO THE GAS TANK MOUNT ROTTED COMPLEATLY OUT AND IS NO LONGER THERE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE THE SAME PLACE THAT THE FRAME ROTTED OUT. THIS IS A BIG DEFECT BY FORD AS THERE IS NO WAY TO CLEAN IT OUT AND THE FRAME WILL JUST ROT EVEN THOUGH THE BODY OF THE TRUCK IS SPOTLESS AND RUST FREE BECAUSE I WASH THE UNDERCARRIAGE EVERY WEEK AS WELL AS THE WHOLE TRUCK. THIS IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE BECAUSE THE MOISTURE AND DIRT CONSISTAINTLY EAT AWAY AT THE FRAME. ALSO IT IS BAD ENOUGH THAT I POSSIBLY NEED TO TAKE THE TRUCK OFF THE ROAD EVEN THOUGH THE REST OF THE TRUCK IS PERFECT. IT IS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND I CAN'T BELIEVE FORD COULD HAVE OVER LOOKED THIS.

Components: POWER TRAIN

December 29, 2017
NHTSA ID Number: 11057700
Consumer Location: PAHOA, HI
VIN: 1FTYR14V2YP****

Summary of Complaint

VEHICLE BOGGED AND STALLED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARALLEL PARK, TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT END POINTS. AFTER ENGINE DIED, IT DID NOT START AGAIN AND NEEDED TO BE TOWED TO MY HOME. HAPPENED ON HILO TOWN ON HOLOMUA STREET.

Components: SUSPENSION STRUCTURE

December 23, 2017
NHTSA ID Number: 11056689
Consumer Location: ABERDEEN, WA
VIN: 1FTZR15V0YT****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD RANGER. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A RATTLING NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. SUDDENLY, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SHOCK DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME WAS ROTTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 177,000.

Components: STRUCTURE

October 27, 2017
NHTSA ID Number: 11042827
Consumer Location: WILLIAMSBURG, OH
VIN: 1FTZR15X7YP****

Summary of Complaint

FRAME AND CROSSMEMBERS HAVE SEVERE FLAKING RUST AND FRAME ROT ON REAR SECTION OF FRAME BEHIND THE CAB. LEAF SPRING BRACKETS BROKE AND RIPPED OUT OF FRAME THIS SECTION HAS BEEN REPLACED APX 2 YEARS AGO. BACK SPARE TIRE REAR CROSSMEMBER HAS RUSTED COMPLETELY OUT AND IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPLACED. BED SUPPORT CROSSMEMBERS ALL RUSTED ALMOST COMPLETELY OUT LEAVING BED WEAK. THIS IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPLACED. GAS TANK CROSS MEMBER HAS RUSTED OUT AROUND BOTTOM OF MOUNT AND ALSO UP THE INSIDE OF THE FRAME RAILS. GAS TANK HOLDING STRAPS ARE IN PROCESS OF RUSTING OUT AND BREAKING. THESE ARE BEING REPLACED.

Components: STRUCTURE

August 08, 2017
NHTSA ID Number: 11013784
Consumer Location: MANHATTAN, KS
VIN: 1FTYR10C5YT****

Summary of Complaint

I RECENTLY BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE AND ONLY NOTICED HOW SEVERE THE RUST WAS AFTER THE PURCHASE. MY VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY RUSTED ON THE BOTTOM AND HAS SEVERAL RUST HOLES ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF MY VEHICLE. KNOWING THAT AT ANY MOMENT ONE BUMP COULD FINISH THE JOB AND BLOW THE FRAME OFF IS NOT GREAT. A RECALL FOR THE EXTREME RUST DAMAGE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED SINCE I HAVE NO OTHER WAY TO FIX THIS.

Components: SUSPENSION

May 15, 2017
NHTSA ID Number: 11006537
Consumer Location: BRISTOL, VA
VIN: 1FTZR15E91P****

Summary of Complaint

WAS PULLING LAWN MOWER TRAILOR ON I-81 & CAR PULLED UP BESIDE ME, THEY WERE HISTERICLY TELLING ME TO PULL OVER, THAT MY BUMPER WAS COMING OFF, ALONG WITH TRAILER, MOWER & ALL. THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN MANY FATALITIES. THE FRAME OF MY TRUCK IS COMPLETELY RUSTED IN 1/2 ON DRIVER SIDE. NOT FAR FROM IT ON PASSENGER SIDE. GAS TANK STRAP RUSTED IN 1/2. NEEDLESS TO SAY, MY FORD TRUCK IS UNDRIVEABLE. THIS IS A GREAT INCONVENIENCE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE, & RECALL MY TRUCK FOR NEW FRAME. THANK U VERY MUCH....STILL A FORD MAN FOR NOW.

Components: STRUCTURE

June 12, 2010
NHTSA ID Number: 11001892
Consumer Location: CENTER MORICHES, NY
VIN: 1FTYR14V1YP****

Summary of Complaint

CAR CHASSIS IS ROTTING VERY BAD EVEN WITH NO SALT AROUND AND NEVER USED TO BEACH. HAVE A HOLE THROUGHT THE CHASSIS NEAR REAR DRIVER SIDE.

Components: STRUCTURE

June 16, 2017
NHTSA ID Number: 10995578
Consumer Location: CLIFTON PARK, NY
VIN: 1FTYR11V7YT****

Summary of Complaint

FRAME RUSTED OUT

Components: AIR BAGS

April 20, 2017
NHTSA ID Number: 10979914
Consumer Location: NEWHALL, CA
VIN: 1FTYR14XXYP****

Summary of Complaint

TANAKA RECALL - AIR BAG INDICATOR ON DASHBOARD STAYS ON FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME INTERMITTENTLY

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

March 25, 2017
NHTSA ID Number: 10968469
Consumer Location: RICHWOOD, OH
VIN: 1FTYR10C4YP****

Summary of Complaint

FRAME IS RUSTING OUT UNDER THE CAB ON BOTH SIDES , HAD A RUSTED OUT BRAKE LINE AND NOTICED THE FRAME ROT

Components: STRUCTURE

March 15, 2017
NHTSA ID Number: 10968130
Consumer Location: EDWARDSVILLE, PA
VIN: 1FTYR10C4YT****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD RANGER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE DROVE OVER A POTHOLE AND THE SUBFRAME TWISTED SIDEWAYS. UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF SEVERAL ISSUES PERTAINING TO THE REAR, DRIVER, AND PASSENGER SIDES OF THE SUBFRAME, INCLUDING SEVERE CORROSION TO THE SPARE TIRE SUPPORT AND THE FUEL TANK STRAP WAS FRACTURED DUE TO CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 146,000. UPDATED 10/24/17*LJ *AS

Components: STRUCTURE

February 06, 2017
NHTSA ID Number: 10954241
Consumer Location: NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH
VIN: 1FTZR15X7YT****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD RANGER. DURING AN OIL CHANGE, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC NOTICED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 186,000.

Components: SUSPENSION STRUCTURE

December 01, 2012
NHTSA ID Number: 10935106
Consumer Location: SOUTH BEND, IN
VIN: ****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD RANGER. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, A RATTLING TYPE NOISE WAS PRESENT UNDER THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE LEAF SPRING SHACKLE CONNECTED TO THE SUBFRAME FAILED DUE TO RUST AND CORROSION. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE NO LONGER AVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.

Components: SUSPENSION STRUCTURE

November 08, 2016
NHTSA ID Number: 10925185
Consumer Location: OMRO, WI
VIN: 1FTZR15V36P****

Summary of Complaint

GOING OVER A BUMP ON CITY STREET LEAF SPRING BROKE. FRAME AROUND RADIATOR IS COMPLETELY RUSTED AWAY. UNDER BODY FRAME RUSTED AS WELL.

Components: STRUCTURE

November 01, 2016
NHTSA ID Number: 10920633
Consumer Location: Unknown
VIN: 1FTZR15X1YT****

Summary of Complaint

LOWER CONTROL ARM BODY FRAME MOUNTS RUST ON BOTH SIDES .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Components: AIR BAGS

October 20, 2016
NHTSA ID Number: 10917612
Consumer Location: OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
VIN: ****

Summary of Complaint

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V036000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

May 13, 2015
NHTSA ID Number: 10914010
Consumer Location: OXNARD, CA
VIN: 1FTYR14VXYP****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD RANGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.

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