2000 Ford Ranger steering problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2000 Ford Ranger — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Aug 21, 2019
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford ranger. While driving 55 mph she heard a loud clicking noise coming from the steering column. The dealer stated that the steering rack needed to be replaced. The dealer made the repair and there have been no other occurrences. They recommended that the contact drive…”
filed Jun 11, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Ranger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ranger | 2 | 6% |
| 2024 Ranger | 5 | 8% |
| 2022 Ranger | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 Ranger | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 Ranger | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 Ranger | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 Ranger | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 Ranger | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Ranger | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 Ranger | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 Ranger | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 Ranger | 5 | 2% |
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.