NHTSA recalls & complaints · 1998–2001

Ford Ranger EV recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 28 owner complaints for the Ford Ranger EV, covering model years 1998 to 2001. The 2001 model year drew the most complaints (12), and Engine and Engine Cooling is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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2 recall campaigns on file
28 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
4 model years with data (1998–2001)

most complaints: 2001 (12 for that model year)
top component: Engine and Engine Cooling (5 complaints)
latest recall 01V062000 (reported Feb 26, 2001)

4 complaints reporting a crash (14.3%)
1 complaint reporting a fire (3.6%)
2 complaints reporting an injury (7.1%)
1 complaint reporting a death (3.6%)

Ford Ranger EV complaints by model year

4 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2001 model year has the most complaints: 12 of 28, or 42.9%. Next come 1998 (6) and 2000 (6). The fewest are for 1999, with 4 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Ford Ranger EV complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Ford Ranger EV complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury	Reporting a death
1998	6	0	0	0	0
1999	4	0	1	0	0
2000	6	1	0	1	0
2001	12	3	0	1	1
All model years	28	4	1	2	1

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Ford Ranger EV components

top 13 · NHTSA categories

Engine and Engine Cooling is the component named most often, in 5 complaints (17.9% of all 28), followed by Vehicle Speed Control (5) and Air Bags (3).

Components named most often in Ford Ranger EV complaints (top 13)

Components named most often in Ford Ranger EV complaints (top 13)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Engine and Engine Cooling	5	17.9%
Vehicle Speed Control	5	17.9%
Air Bags	3	10.7%
Power Train	3	10.7%
Electrical System	2	7.1%
Seat Belts	2	7.1%
Structure	2	7.1%
Suspension	2	7.1%
Tires	2	7.1%
Unknown or Other	2	7.1%
Equipment	1	3.6%
Fuel System, Gasoline	1	3.6%
Latches/Locks/Linkages	1	3.6%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Ford Ranger EV recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Ranger EV, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 1998 to 2000. The 1998 model year appears in the most campaigns (2).

2 recall campaigns

Ford Ranger EV recall campaigns covering each model year
1998: 2 campaigns	1999: 1 campaign	2000: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 01V062000
Reported Feb 26, 2001
Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Model years 1998–2000
Vehicle description: electric light duty pickup trucks. If the transaxle attaching bolts begin to loosen, the driver could notice a jerking motion and/or a clunking sound. If not serviced promptly, all nine bolts could ultimately fall out or fracture and the transaxle could drop. If the transaxle drops, the vehicle may no longer be in the gear indicated.
Consequence:
If this occurs, the shift lever could be put into "park" and the vehicle would still be free to roll as if in "neutral," increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the mounting bolts with longer bolts that include a thread lock material. When installed, the new bolts will be tightened to a higher torque. Owner notification began May 8, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 98V079000
Reported Apr 21, 1998
Electrical System › 12V/24V/48V Battery › Cables
Model year 1998
Vehicle description: light duty electric pickup trucks equipped with the optional traction battery heater system. This battery heater could have a loose crimp connection where the power wires are attached to one of the heater elements.
Consequence:
The loose connection could arc igniting surrounding materials.
Remedy:
Dealers will disable the battery pack heaters.
Filed by Ford Motor Company

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Ford Ranger EV questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Ford Ranger EV have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Ford Ranger EV, covering model years 1998 to 2001. The most recent, 01V062000, was reported on February 26, 2001 and is filed under “Power train”. The 1998 model year is covered by the most campaigns (2).

Which Ford Ranger EV model year has the most complaints?

The 2001 model year, with 12 of the 28 complaints in NHTSA’s file (42.9%). The next are 1998 (6) and 2000 (6). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Ford Ranger EV complaint?

Engine and Engine Cooling is the component named most often: 5 complaints, or 17.9% of all 28. Vehicle Speed Control (5) and Air Bags (3) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Ford Ranger EV?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Ford dealer.

How many Ford Ranger EV complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 28 complaints, 4 report a crash, 1 a fire, 2 at least one injury and 1 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Ford models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Ford VIN decoder with every Ford model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Ford F-150 1995–2027 · 158 recalls · 35,790 complaints
Ford Explorer 1995–2027 · 131 recalls · 31,089 complaints
Ford Escape 2000–2026 · 95 recalls · 27,343 complaints
Ford Fusion 2006–2020 · 46 recalls · 22,383 complaints
Ford Focus 1999–2018 · 36 recalls · 22,086 complaints
Ford Windstar 1995–2005 · 33 recalls · 14,108 complaints
Ford Edge 2004–2024 · 43 recalls · 14,009 complaints
Ford Taurus 1995–2019 · 52 recalls · 12,702 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.