2000 Ford Ranger TSBs

190 manufacturer communications for the 2000 Ford Ranger sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 2000 Ranger problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.

190Communications

What the bulletins cover

Transmission & drivetrain52 bulletins
Engine41 bulletins
Electrical23 bulletins
Body & structure8 bulletins
Suspension8 bulletins
Visibility & wipers8 bulletins

Most recent service bulletins

The 20 most recent of 190 communications on file. The complete set is searchable on NHTSA's page for this vehicle.

Body & structure TSB 20-2233 July 13, 2020

This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust.…

Body & structure TSB 19-2026 February 7, 2019

Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to…

Body & structure TSB 19-2026 February 7, 2019

Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to…

Engine CSP-08B01 May 16, 2008

FORD: CERTAIN 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN NEW YORK AND CERTAIN 2001 VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF MAINE, CERTIFIED FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA-FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY REFUND.

Engine 052212 November 14, 2005

BUCK/JERK AND MISS DURING DRIVE CYCLE ABOVE 3000 RPM - NO DTC - 3.0L 2V GAS AND FFV ENGINE.

Seat belts 042421 June 7, 2005

SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED.

Transmission & drivetrain 030508 April 1, 2005

FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM VENT TUBE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4X4 OR AWD.

Body & structure 04251 December 27, 2004

ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP.

Transmission & drivetrain 042107 December 13, 2004

GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES.

Suspension 042419 December 13, 2004

REVISED PROCEDURE FOR ADJUSTING ALIGNMENT ON ALL SUSPENSIONS - NEW RIGHT HAND UPPER CONTROL ARM DESIGN FOR TORSION BAR FRONT SUSPENSIONS.

Transmission & drivetrain 04237 November 29, 2004

DRIVESHAFT THUMP CLUNK ON LIGHT ACCELERATION FROM STOP OR WHEN BRAKING AND COMING TO A STOP.

Transmission & drivetrain 04217 November 1, 2004

GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES.

Electrical 04174 September 6, 2004

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES.

Suspension 17777 May 1, 2004

REAR LEAF SPRING NOISE.

Engine 0415 January 26, 2004

LOWER ENGINE OIL LEAKS 3.0L 2V VULCAN ENGINE. DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS.

Transmission & drivetrain 02138 November 10, 2003

LOW LINE PRESSURE READING AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE (WOT), SLIPPING SHIFTS AND / OR DELAYED ENGAGEMENTS WITH POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0732, P0733, P1762 SET ON VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 12/1/2001.

Electrical 03203 October 13, 2003

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM.

Steering 17254 October 1, 2003

CLICKING/POPPING NOISE FROM UPPER STEERING COLUMN AREA WHEN TURNING. 2004 E SERIES AND EXPLORER SPORT TRAC ALSO INCLUDED.

Electrical 03181 September 15, 2003

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS.

Transmission & drivetrain 03148 July 21, 2003

NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

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