Common Problems, Issues, Recalls, and Reliability

  • 1991 ford ranger bogging down when accelerating to much

    Bogging, hesitation or stalling may be experienced during moderate to heavy acceleration. This can be caused by a failing of many sensors or modules in the fuel injection system. It is recommended to have an experienced shop perform diagnosis to find the root of the problem.

  • Higher Than Normal Engine Idle

    The engine may have a higher that normal idle at times. After cold start with an automatic transmission and when the clutch is depressed with a manual transmission. Our technicians tell us updated powertrain control module (PCM) software is available to address this concern.

  • Rough Idle and Stalling

    The Ford Ranger V6 is known for a rough idle, engine stalling, loss of power, and misfires, accompanied by the check engine light .

    The intake manifold O-ring gaskets commonly leak, which creates a large vacuum leak. This vacuum leak causes unmetered air to enter the engine, and the fuel system becomes insufficient to compensate for the large amount of air reaching the engine.

    Replacing the intake manifold gaskets corrects this concern.

  • Check Engine Light and Hesitation or Stumbling While Driving

    Many customers state that whule driving their vehicle, the engine will hesitate, stumble, or lose power. In more severe cases, the EGR valve can be physically damaged. In all cases, the check engine light will be illuminated, and diagnostic trouble codes will be stored in the PCM.

    Diagnosis of the issue has concluded the differential pressure feedback EGR sensor (DPFE) is at fault many times, and incorrectly measures exhaust gas re-circulation (EGR) pressure.

    Correction of the issue requires a diagnostic scan, identification of the faulty sensor, and, ultimately, the sensor and EGR valve may require replacement. In some models, the DPFE sensor is integrated into the EGR valve, and must be replaced together.

  • Engine Buck/Misfire at Freeway Speeds

    The engine may misfire and/or buck while driving at freeway speeds with no fault code stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This can be caused by an intermittent fault with the camshaft synchronizer assembly. This condition can be diagnosed by monitoring knock sensor data as per Ford service bulletin #05-22-12. Replacement of the synchronizer assembly will be required to correct this concern.

  • Hard to Start Cold, Stalling at Idle

    If you experience cold starting problems, stalling at idle, or hesitations during acceleration, it may be the idle air bypass valve. This valve helps the vehicle idle steadily and run when the accelerator pedal is not pressed.

  • Synchronizer Shaft For the Camshaft Position Sensor May Make Noise

    The synchronizer shaft for the camshaft position sensor can cause a loud squeak or chirping noise due to failure of the upper bushing. The noise may be erratic and is usually present when the engine is warm.

  • Rear Drum Brakes Grab, Lock when First Driving

    Moisture inside the rear brake drum assemblies can cause the rear drum brakes to grab, or lock when first driving. Inspect the rear brakes, replace the rear shoes as needed, and make any adjustments. The back side of the backing plate needs to be sealed where moisture can get into the drums to prevent this from recurring.

  • Camshaft Sensor Magnet May Damage Synchronizers

    The magnet for the camshaft position sensor may fall out of its mount and damage the synchronizers. This causes long crank times when starting the engine and may cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate. If this happens, both the magnets and the synchronizers need to be replaced.

  • Buzzing Type Noise From Upper Engine Area

    A buzzing type noise may be noted from upper engine area at about 1900 RPM, under light acceleration. Our technicians tell us this can be caused by loose ignition coil bracket bolts. Coil bracket bolts should be checked for the correct torque before further diagnoses is performed.

  • Temperature gauge may give incorrect readings

    Ranger 3.0L and 4.0L The temperature gauge on the instrument panel may fluctuate and give incorrect readings. If this happens, a new gauge and sender kit should be installed. The sending unit "sends" the information to the gauge.

  • Worn Timing Chain Cassettes May Cause Rattling Noise From Engine

    A rattling noise from the engine may indicate that the timing chain cassette is worn. Our technicians tell us that installing an updated cassette and timing chain tensioner should correct this concern.

  • Front Brake Caliper Pins Can Corrode and Cause Brakes to Stick

    The front brakes may stick, bind, or grab. This can happen when the front brake caliper pins become corroded. Cleaning or replacing the caliper pins will be necessary to correct this problem.

2001 Questions and Answers

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    2001 FORD RANGER, 3.0L, 6 CYL, 4WD, 40, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, not-working

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  • Ford Ranger Back Up Light Not Working Fuses Are Fine And Bulbs...

    2001 FORD RANGER, 150, 000 MILES

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  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger Belt Squelling

    2001 FORD RANGER, 3.0L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 120, 000 MILES

    related to steering, pump, pulley, replace-remove

    Belt dont squell till u get to 2500 rpm. Replaced idle pulley and tension pulley. Check all other pulleys the only on with play is the power steering pump. Belt still looks good. Could the power ste..

  • Ford Ranger Constant Clicking Under Dash

    2001 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 125, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, click

    Hello, I have a 2001 Ford Ranger XLT. A few minutes ago I left my fathers house and turned out on the road, then my dash lights started blinking, truck acted like it was going to loose power..

  • Ford Ranger Engine Light Flashing And Then Comes On Stays On

    2001 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 91, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

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  • Ford Ranger The Hazard Lights On My 2001 Ranger Keep Coming On...

    2001 FORD RANGER

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  • Ford Ranger Heater Bogs Down Motor When Turned On, It Is A 5...

    2001 FORD RANGER, 801, 500 MILES

    related to body, door, lock

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  • Ford Ranger Hello My 2001 Ford Ranger Xlt S.5 Td Is Sluggish Upon...

    2001 FORD RANGER, 95, 000 MILES

    related to exhaust, white-smoke-

    Hello my 2001 ford ranger xlt s.5 TD is sluggish upon starting, taking 2 or 3 turns of the key to fire up, pressing the accelerator seems to make it easier to start. There is lots of white smoke(w..

  • Ford Ranger Where Is The Horn Relay?

    2001 FORD RANGER, 153, 000 MILES

    related to safety, horn, relay, location

    Horn fuse keeps blowing. Want to check the wires. Cannot locate the relay. Not sure there is one. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Tuesday, September 13th..

  • Ford Ranger Check Engine Light On, Changed Spark Plugs

    2001 FORD RANGER, 110, 000 MILES

    related to ignition, spark-plug, replace-remove

    Idles rough after idle speed drops, seems to work better under slight load but still oscillates below 1000 rpm. Off idle and running now apparent problem. Check engine light on, changed spark plug..

  • Ford Ranger Missfire Code P0300 Help

    2001 FORD RANGER, 74, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0300-p0399, p0300

    I replaced my spark plugs in my 2001 ranger its a 4.0 v6 and it went threw emmissions and passed now the code p0300 came up and it idles rough I checked all plug wires are tight is one of the plugs ..

  • Ford Ranger The Odometer Stoped Turning After The Trip Meter Was...

    2001 FORD RANGER, 800, 000 MILES

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  • Ford Ranger Oil Pressure Gauge

    2001 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, oil-pressure

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  • Ford Ranger Oil Pressure Guage

    2001 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 87, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, oil-pressure

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  • Ford Ranger Power Steering Leak

    2001 FORD RANGER, 74, 000 MILES

    related to steering, symptoms, leak

    I got a power steering leak on my ranger on the driver side by the bellows boot I get like a golf ball size spot when it sits over night every day only have to add some fluid maybe once a month is t..

  • Ford Ranger A Rear End Straight On Vehicle Accident Where The Air...

    2001 FORD RANGER, 121, 000 MILES

    related to safety, airbag

    A rear end straight on vehicle accident where the air bag did not deploy. Hit by two vehicles travelling 40 mph. Why would an air bag not deploy? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: non..

  • Ford Ranger How To Remove Rear Door Panels On A 2001 Ranger...

    2001 FORD RANGER, 74, 000 MILES

    related to body, door, panel, replace-remove

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  • Ford Ranger What Should I Do To Get My Trucking Running Like It...

    2001 FORD RANGER, 106, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, relay

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  • Ford Ranger Storage Start-up

    2001 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 206 MILES

    related to general, storage

    My 2001 ford ranger xlt v6 4.0L was put into storage for about 18 months while I deployed. It was never ran until I came back. I started it only after changing the spark plugs and wires, drained an..

  • Ford Ranger Truck Questionot

    2001 FORD RANGER

    related to tires

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  • Ford Ranger Truck Sat One And A Half Years Changed Plugs Wires...

    2001 FORD RANGER, 125, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, gas-cap, replace-remove

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  • Ford Ranger Turn Signals Not Working

    2001 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 30, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, turn-signal, not-working

    I have a 01 ford ranger. The turn signals dont work. The fuse is good, and I replaced the relay. Could it be a problem with the switch on the steering colum? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { ..

  • Ford Ranger Wierd Ranger Problem

    2001 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, MANUAL, 48, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, relay

    2001 Ford Ranger 6cyl FWD. Problem: Drove it about 50 mi to destination. Stopped, shut off engine. It would not start up again. It cranked, sounded like it was starting but died. Had it to..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ranger XLT 4X4 Air Bag Safety

    2001 FORD RANGER, 160, 000 MILES

    related to safety, airbag, seat

    2001 Ranger XLT 4X4 I am doing this for a friend. He wants to replace the cruise control switches on his truck. When the air bag and cover are removed does it have to be placed in a certain posit..

  • Ford Ranger Grinding Coming From Front End

    2001 FORD RANGER, 4.0L, V6, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 160, 000 MILES

    related to suspension

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  • Ford Ranger Clicking When Key Turned In

    2001 FORD RANGER, 4.0L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 130, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, click

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  • Ford Ranger Engine Temperature Gauge Reading Consistently Cold

    2001 FORD RANGER, 4.0L, V6, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 100, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, engine-temperature

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  • Ford Ranger Loud Fan Clutch

    2001 FORD RANGER, 3.0L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 101, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, cooling-fan, clutch, replace-remove

    I noticed the fan clutch was loud and I let it be for a few months. I decided to change it and now it is way louder and it does it constantly. It never stops no matter what speed I’m at or even ..

  • Ford Ranger Flashers And Hazards Not Working

    2001 FORD RANGER, 2.5L, 4 CYL, 2WD, 275, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, hazard-light, not-working

    Hi, want to try replacing the relay for the turn signals and hazard lights as they are not working. Have searched the internet for tons of diagram/illustrations and cannot find the auxiliary relay ..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger

    2001 FORD RANGER

    related to exterior-light, turn-signal, blink-fast

    2001 Ford Ranger I have a problem with my rear turning signal light. It seems to only work in park. When I put the signal on in drive or revers it blinks twice as fast as it should in the front..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger

    2001 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 58, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, sway-bar, replace-remove

    Just had sway bar linkage replaced-now when I turn the steering wheel at real low speeds or just setting getting ready to turn the tires "shake and chatter" it seems something in the steering or fro..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger

    2001 FORD RANGER

    related to body, vin-number

    Transmission problem 2001 Ford Ranger 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic I bought a 2001 Ford Ranger, my transfer case was gone when I bought it. How do I know which one to put back in it be..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger

    2001 FORD RANGER

    related to exterior-light, reverse-light, not-working

    Electrical problem 2001 Ford Ranger 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual turn signals, hazard lights, reverse lights, and brake lights stopped working. Headlights and parking lights do work. Ple..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger Battery Light

    2001 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 48, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, battery-light

    About a week and a half ago my battry light came on and the gauge needle dropped to just above the bottom peg. Seeing as it was the original battery, I went and got a new one. Put it in, all looke..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger Beeping Noise

    2001 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 130, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, beep

    The air bag light was on. I was hit in the rear end. No significant damage and it went off. Now there is a beeping noise fromthe dash. A series of 5 beeps and 5 times, so 25 beeps. Every fifth b..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger Blown Fuse

    2001 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 100, 080 MILES

    related to general, fuse-test

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  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger Can't Reach The Back Left Spark Plug

    2001 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 92, 000 MILES

    related to ignition, spark-plug, replace-remove

    Hi. I'd like to change the back left (if you're standing in front of the truck and looking towards it) spark plug on a 2001 Ford Ranger, but it's buried! Is there an "easy" way to reach this one?..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger Catalytic Converters

    2001 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 178, 000 MILES

    related to exhaust, catalytic-converter, estimate

    I found out today that my ford ranger has 5 catalytic converters on it. My gosh what was ford thinking. I want to know if I can put a straight pipe with a muffler on it or do I really have to have 5..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger Catylitic Converter

    2001 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 16, 500 MILES

    related to exhaust, catalytic-converter, plugged

    I have a 2001 ford ranger 165,000 km. When driving for a short period of time I was forced to pull over due to check engine light flashing and loss of power. I was under the assumption that it was m..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger Check Engine Light

    2001 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 147, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    My Check Engine Light ( MIL ) comes on and when I check with a reader I am getting 0304 and sometimes 0402 as a second code. The truck starts fine but dies if I am accelerating and come to a stop ..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger Check Engine Light - Fuel Lean

    2001 FORD RANGER

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    2001 Ford Ranger, 4.0L V6 engine, 68,000 miles - Check engine light went on and the store said it was Fuel too lean - mixture bank 1 & 2. When you start the car it hesitates and sounds like i..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger CHECK ENGINE Light Remais On

    2001 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 57, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    The CHECK ENGINE light came on and does not go out. I replaced both oxygen sensors but the llight remains. What are other possible causes for the light to stasy on? @media(max-width: 960px) { .a..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger Check Gauge Light(Not "Check...

    2001 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 94, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    My check gauge light comes on for just a second when stepping on the accelerator, also engine will sputter and backfire when accelerating. Can someone tell me exactly what the problem is without to..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger Cluncking Noise In The Rear End When...

    2001 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 85, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, clunk

    Whenever I accelerate a loud clunking and sqeaking sound comes from the rear of the vehicle. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Wednesday, April 7th, 2010 A..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger Code P0305

    2001 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 70, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0300-p0399, p0305

    Changed plugs but still has a miss and still receiving code P0305 what shoud I look for now @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 ..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger Coil Replacement, 'do It Yourself'...

    2001 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 170, 000 MILES

    related to ignition, coil, replace-remove

    I've been quoted about $ 600 to replace the coil, plugs, and plug wires. The truck is a 2nd/work vehicle with a lot of miles and I'd like to spend as little as possible to fix the problem. Are ..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger Daylight Running Lightd

    2001 FORD RANGER

    related to security

    Electrical problem 2001 Ford Ranger 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive 117000 miles I just bought my 2001 ranger xlt. The daylight running lights blink. There is a theft light on the dash. What wou..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger Error Code Po442

    2001 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 65, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0400-p0499, p0442

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  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger Front End Noise

    2001 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 80, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, symptoms, noise

    Recently I have noticed a noise coming from the drivers side in the front end. It starts at about 30-35mph and gets louder. Almost sounds like in four wheel drive on dry pavement. When going around ..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger Fuel Filter

    2001 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 85, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-filter

    My 2001 Ranger bucks and hesitates when I accelerate. The fuel filter has never been changed so I thought this would be the easiest place to start. I went to the parts store and bought a new filter ..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger Fuel Pump

    2001 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 67, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pump

    My check engine light is on. I got the code looked at and they said that the fuel pump is letting too much fuel into the motor and not enough air. The fuel to air ratio is not right and the truck id..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger Fuel Pump Intermittenly Works

    2001 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 110, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, relay

    Fuel pump will not "whine" occasionally. Becoming more frequent. Engine will turn over, just no whine. Will start after several attempts. Occurs with full tank or at one-fourth. (Or anywhere inbetw..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger Gas Tank

    2001 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 85, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, tank

    Win I put gas in the gas tank it will push it back out. The in take line were I put it in is clear and the over flow line is clear. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger Gauges, Sensors, Or Maybe Electrical

    2001 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 111, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, engine-temperature

    Ok, I searched I couldnt find anything related to my problem, I have a 01' Ford Ranger 2 wheel manual. Its doing some strange things, the cooling fan seems to come on at odd times with the heate..

  • Ford Ranger How Do I Replace Thermostat

    2001 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 65, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, thermostat, replace-remove

    I need to replace the thermostat. How do I do that? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 AT 8:23 AM ..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger How To Replace A Right Mirror

    2001 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 70, 000 MILES

    related to body, mirror, replace-remove

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  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger Knocking

    2001 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 60, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, knock

    Ran only 15 seconds knocking shut down by me told needs new engine in less than 1 hour diagnosies charged is this possible or more simply a valve spring and attement to rip off a women. @media(m..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger Like A Dog On A Chain

    2001 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 146, 000 MILES

    related to suspension

    At first it was only happening at speeds around 140km (about 70mph) but now even at 40km it does it. At about 80km/h it will try to shift into a higher gear, then it feels like I have a toe chain t..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger MISSING OUT

    2001 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 81, 000 MILES

    related to ignition, coil

    3.0 ENGINE IS MISSING OUT, HAS A NEW COIL AND WIRES @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Friday, May 7th, 2010 AT 2:55 PM ..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger My Husband Truck

    2001 FORD RANGER

    related to engine-cooling, cooling-fan, clutch

    2001 Ford Ranger 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual my husbands truck is overheating to a temp of 240. And it melted his resivor in which we have replaced with a new one we've also replced the clutc..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger Oil Gauge Flickering And Engine...

    2001 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 145, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, oil-pressure

    I was going out last night and noticed my oil gauge flickering and when I was able to pull over at a exit ramp my truck was making a knocking noise I think I screwed my engine cause I think there wa..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger Rear Spring Shackles

    2001 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 11, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, leaf-spring, perch, replace-remove

    How do I replace rear spring shackles on a 2001 ford ranger? If you could possible provide a couple pics I would appreciate it as well but any help would be great thanks Ron @media(max-width:..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger REPLACE DASH BULBS

    2001 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 110, 000 MILES

    related to interior, dashboard, replace-remove

    I HAVE SOME OF MY DASH LIGHT BURNING OUT. HOW DO I REPLACE THEM? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 AT 11:40 PM ..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger Replacing Water Pump

    2001 FORD RANGER

    related to engine-cooling, water-pump, replace-remove

    Engine Cooling problem 2001 Ford Ranger 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic? Miles How to replace water pump in 2001 Ford Ranger @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; ..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger Running

    2001 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 102, 000 MILES

    related to ignition, spark-plug

    Motor will start but won't run over 2 rpm's spark plugs on passenger side look good but the one's on the drivers side are black what do I do? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;pa..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger Sluggest Performance

    2001 FORD RANGER

    related to ignition, spark-plug

    Engine Performance problem 2001 Ford Ranger 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual My truck just started all of a sudden started to run rough and hesitate on excelleration? Is this a fuel filter pro..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger Spark Plug Issue (damsel In Distress...

    2001 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 85, 000 MILES

    related to ignition, spark-plug, replace-remove

    Ok so I got my ex to help me and we changed the plugs. Once changed started her up. Cylinder 1 & 2 are misfiring. We pull the plugs from 1 & 2 and the tips are messed up! We tried putt..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger Speedometer

    2001 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 58, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, speedometer

    MY SPEEDOMETER STICKS SOMETIMES AND I HAVE TO TAP THE GAGE PANEL TO GET IT COME FREE WHAT WOULD THAT BE? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Tuesday, Decembe..

  • Ford Ranger Spark Plug Gap

    2001 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 195, 000 MILES

    related to ignition, spark-plug

    What's the spark plug gap for a 2001 Ford Ranger XLT 4 cyl 2.5L with 195,000 miles? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Monday, March 16th, 2009 AT 11:01 PM ..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger Squeaking Noises

    2001 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 95, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, squeak

    For the past couple of weeks my ranger is squeaking front driver side, when I go over bumps or bad roads. And squeaks when I push down on the front of the vehicle. I want to take it to the shop b..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger Squeeks

    2001 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 145, 000 MILES

    related to exhaust, manifold, leak

    Hey, so when my ranger starts up and sits at idle it has a faint if any high pitch squeek, like an air leak, or vacuum. The Squeek increases in pitch and and volume as the rpms rise. I have check..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger Starting...

    2001 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 92, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, coolant-temperature-sensor, replace-remove

    I have a 2001 ford ranger edge with 92,000+ miles. In the morning or after a long period of sitting with out being started my truck will shake when I start it almost as if it wants to die on me. I'l..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger Temperature Gauge

    2001 FORD RANGER

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, engine-temperature

    Electrical problem 2001 Ford Ranger 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual The gauge does not register the temperature, it is always at zero. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padd..

  • Ford Ranger Temperature Gauge Not Working

    2001 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 96, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, engine-temperature, not-working

    Truck has antifreeze and is running fine. Went to start it this morning and saw that the temperature gauge was not going up. Tried giving the gauge assembly a little tap on the plastic to see if it ..

  • Ford Ranger Thermostat

    2001 FORD RANGER

    related to engine-cooling, thermostat, location

    Engine Cooling problem 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 180K miles Where exactly is the thermostat located and how do you change it out? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padd..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger Thermostat

    2001 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 139, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, thermostat

    I wanted to ask that if the overflow reservoir on the radiator cracked, would the cause the thermostat to break? Is there a way of telling if the thermostat is broken? @media(max-width: 960px)..

  • Ford Ranger Turn Signals & Emergency Flasher Not Working

    2001 FORD RANGER

    related to exterior-light, hazard-light, not-working

    Electrical problem 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual where is the flasher located? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Friday, February 19th, 2010 AT 5:14 P..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger What Is On The Fuel Rail?

    2001 FORD RANGER

    related to fuel-system, fuel-rail

    Engine Performance problem 2001 Ford Ranger Two Wheel Drive Automatic 134000 miles It appears to me the fuel pressure is regulated in the tank, I see no return line on fuel rail. There a..

  • Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger Wiper Control Problem

    2001 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 110, 000 MILES

    related to body, wiper, stay-on

    My wipers will only run in normal or fast speed - no intermittent - and won't stop and park when the wiper switch is turned off. I replaced the switch and still have the same problem and must turn o..

  • Ford Ranger Ball Joint Replacement Ford Ranger 4wd 2001 3.0 L

    2001 FORD RANGER

    related to suspension, ball-joint, replace-remove

    What's is the procedure to change the lower Ball Joints on a Ford Ranger 4wd 2001. Thank you, Bill @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Sunday, March 5th, ..

  • Ford Ranger Check Engine Light

    FORD RANGER

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    Make: Ford Model: Ranger Year: 2001 Mileage: 90,000 Engine Size: 2.5 4cyl Is there a way you can turn a check engin light off manually to see if it comes on again? @media(m..

  • Ford Ranger Chirpping/squeaking Noise

    FORD RANGER

    related to general, noises, chirp

    I have a 2001 Ford Ranger, automatic, 4.0L engine, with about 84,500 miles on it. There was a chirpping noise coming from the fan belt, I put some belt conditoner on it. The sound stopped. Then a..

  • Ford Ranger Gas Tank Being Underwater

    FORD RANGER

    related to fuel-system, tank

    Ford Ranger, 2001, 70,000 miles. Slipped off boat ramp and back of truck was underwater. After being towed out, truck started and water blew out of exhaust but then died. Started momentarily and ..

  • Ford Ranger How Do You Change Turn Signal Bulb..............

    FORD RANGER

    related to exterior-light, turn-signal

    On a 2001 Ford Ranger, seems to me you have to take the headlight out or take off front fender. Help me. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Thursday, Au..

  • Ford Ranger P1537 DTC

    FORD RANGER

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p1500-p1599, p1537

    My truck is a 2001 Ford Ranger XL, 2WD with a 2.3L engine. It has 46,000 miles. My check engine light came on, so I read the code at advanced auto parts and it came back P1537. I believe this code..

  • Ford Ranger Rack And Pinion - 2001 Ranger

    2001 FORD RANGER

    related to steering, rack-and-pinion, replace-remove

    Just had my 2001 XLT Ranger serviced with oil change and alignment. During the process it was discovered that the rack and pinion were shot. The truck has 58,000 miles and is driven around 2 times..

  • Ford Ranger Running Rough, Check Engine Light Solid & Flashing

    FORD RANGER

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    I have a 2001 Ford Ranger XLT. 3.0 liter V-6 Automatic w/overdrive. 133,000 miles. I have had no problems with this truck until recently. Other day was driving to work & check engine light came ..

  • Ford Ranger Scraping Noise From Rear Wheel

    FORD RANGER

    related to general, noises, scrape

    Mr 2001 Ford Ranger XLT is making a load scraping noise from the left rear wheel. The noise gets louder as the cars increases in speed. When I make right turns at lower speeds the stearing wheel vib..

  • Ford Ranger Fuse Blows

    2001 FORD RANGER, 0.5L, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 17, 000 MILES

    related to general, fuse-test

    Seems as though each time my transmission shifts hard or I either engage or disengage 4x4 and it makes a jerk does my A/C, air bag blow? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:..

  • Ford Ranger Gauges Not Working (fuel, Speedometer, Etc.)

    2001 FORD RANGER, 4.0L, V6, 4WD, MANUAL, 152, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, not-working

    The speedometer, fuel gauge, and other gauges aren’t working. I may have mixed up a fuse when checking for another problem I was having. Anyone know what fuse number I should check for the ..

  • Ford Ranger High Beams And Front Blinkers Do Not Work

    2001 FORD RANGER, 3.0L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC

    related to exterior-light, headlight, not-working

    I'm working on my friends Ford Ranger, mileage unknown. All the exterior lights work accept the high beams. When using the turn signals and the 4-ways, only the rear ones work. The front ones don'..

  • Ford Ranger Horn Stays On

    2001 FORD RANGER, 3.0L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 164, 000 MILES

    related to safety, horn, stuck-on

    XLT model. I replaced the cruise control switches and harness in the steering wheel. After reassembly the horn continuously stays on. I pulled he airbag and rechecked the contacts but still stays on..

  • Ford Ranger Clutch Fan Blade Removal To Get To Water Pump

    2001 FORD RANGER, 3.0L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 2, 100 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, cooling-fan, blade, replace-remove

    How to remove air conditioning hose to get to water pump and bolts on clutch fan blade? I need to get fan blade of for replacement of water pump. What to use to wedge etc, to brake big bolt holding..

  • Ford Ranger Injectors

    2001 FORD RANGER, 2.5L, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 165, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-injector, pulse-

    All injectors pulsing at same time on every stroke together. New, TBS, oxys, idle sensor, coil pack, fuel pump. Timing on marks, no catalytic exhaust, reset computer, heavy backfires intake ..

  • Ford Ranger Instrument Panel Lights Not Lighting

    2001 FORD RANGER, 150, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, lights

    Instrument panel will not light. Changed fused under hood (#33) and it worked for a few hours. Not working again and cannot figure out why. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;paddin..

  • Ford Ranger Intermediate Steering Shaft Play/movement

    2001 FORD RANGER, 3.0L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 208, 000 MILES

    related to steering, intermediate-shaft

    Especially in consideration of older, higher mileage vehicles, how much play/movement is normal and safe for there to be in an intermediate steering shaft? Attached is a short video clip show..

  • Ford Ranger Major Coolant Loss

    2001 FORD RANGER, 3.0L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 200, 500 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, leak

    Recently the truck listed above I own has developed a major coolant leak. It will typically lose a full reservoir worth of coolant in only about 2 days or so time. The engine, however, has not ove..

  • Ford Ranger No Power After New Catalytic Converters Were Installed

    2001 FORD RANGER, 3.0L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 136, 000 MILES

    related to exhaust, catalytic-converter, replace-remove

    Installed all new catalytic converters with O2 sensors. Starts but only goes 15 mph. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Tuesday, July 30th, 2019 AT 9:15 AM..

  • Ford Ranger P0453 FTP HIGH Truck Has A Fuel Cell All Evap RemAins

    2001 FORD RANGER, 81, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0400-p0499, p0453

    I have a fully custom 01 ranger, 3L V6. Body dropped, shaved, airbagged, you name it, it's been done. Except fix that little red light. Due to the lowered stance of the truck I had to instal..

  • Ford Ranger P0301 Code

    2001 FORD RANGER, 3.0L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 95, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0300-p0399, p0301

    Truck sputters while in park at 3,000 rpm's. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Friday, December 27th, 2019 AT 9:35 PM ..

  • Ford Ranger Power Steering Line Torque Values

    2001 FORD RANGER, 3.0L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 201, 000 MILES

    related to steering, hose

    What is the specified torque value for the clamp plate nut that secures the pressure/return line ends to the rack and pinion and also the pressure line to pump torque value? @media(max-width: 96..

  • Ford Ranger Solenoid Switch Is Grounded

    2001 FORD RANGER, 3.0L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 180, 000 MILES

    related to interior, dashboard, light

    Everything was fine and went to start truck and nothing happened. Main wire to starter shows 14 volts. Solenoid wire shows no power but shows it is grounded out. Swapped relays (assumed its good) an..

  • Ford Ranger Tail Lights, Dash Light Do Not Work

    2001 FORD RANGER, 4.0L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 140, 000 MILES

    related to interior, dashboard, light

    Had a minor crash which broke the right headlight since then the right turn signal quit, the right signal caused a buzzing when turned on, the tail lights quit. Replaced the headlight assembly an..

  • Ford Ranger Anti-theft

    2001 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 120, 000 MILES

    related to security, wiring

    I was recording data with a Actron code reader and while it was recording I replaced a coil wire. When I tried to erase a 305 code the code reader quit picking up a signal. When I tried to start the..

  • Ford Ranger When Accelerating There Is A Humming Noise

    2001 FORD RANGER, 182, 472 MILES

    related to general, noises, hum

    I am having a humming noise when I accelerate on the highway or even accelerate at regular speed as well. I have changed all the bearings wheel bearings inner and outer on the rear end on the on the..

  • Ford Ranger Regarding Water Pump And Fan Clutch Replacement

    2001 FORD RANGER, 3.0L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 201, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, cooling-fan, clutch, replace-remove

    I've read it to be recommended that when replacing one the other should be replaced as well. If a water pump that still functions properly is replaced simply for the reason of preventative maintenan..

  • Ford Ranger While Driving The Overdrive Light Turns On And Flashes

    2001 FORD RANGER, 130, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, overdrive-light-

    I couldn't turn it off. What causes it? Does low fluid do it? It just started today it does not blink it just come on and wont go off. Even if I push button. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { di..

  • Ford Ranger Wheel Width Difference Potential Adverse Effects

    2001 FORD RANGER, 3.0L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 195, 249 MILES

    related to tires, spare, replace-remove

    The four primary wheels on this truck are 15×7 steel wheels with chrome wheel skins. The wheel for the spare tire, however, is a 15×6 basic steel wheel. Attached are pictures of both wheel type..

2001 Maintenance and Repair