2000 Ford Ranger service brakes, hydraulic problems
65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2000 Ford Ranger — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Oct 5, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford ranger. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the rear leaf springs had failed. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure was confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 124,000. Updated 07/01/14 ma the…”
filed Apr 22, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Ranger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ranger | 2 | 6% |
| 2022 Ranger | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 Ranger | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Ranger | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 Ranger | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 Ranger | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 Ranger | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 Ranger | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 Ranger | 19 | 5% |
| 2003 Ranger | 29 | 12% |
| 2002 Ranger | 20 | 6% |
| 2001 Ranger | 49 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Ford Ranger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.