2000 Ford Ranger Consumer Discussions Page 7

Ford Ranger Maintenance and Repair

Re: 2000 Ford Ranger Speedometer Not Working [2vv]

Written by: dan1 on Apr 11, 2006 04:24 PM

When the tach on my Mustang went out I pulled the instrument cluster from a wrecked one and that took care of it. Not sure what a new instrument cluster would go for but you might want to try the local junk yard. Read More...

2000 Ford Ranger Speedometer Not Working

Written by: 2vv on Apr 05, 2006 05:51 PM

Hello, I bought a ranger 4x2 and the speedometer and odometer are not working. I have replaced the ABS sensor on the rear axel and tried a used speed cluster today with the same results. Here is the symstems: Speedometer not working Odometer no working ABS light on Check Engine light on Everything else works on the speedo cluster Odly enoght the dome light does not ... Read More...

Re: ford ranger using too much gas [2003rangerguy]

Written by: cniemann on Feb 02, 2006 08:16 PM

and i thought i was doing good to get 20mpg out of my 2000 3.0 ranger ;) Read More...

Re: 1998 (Auto, V6) Ranger transmission problem. [freyt]

Written by: blogger on Jan 03, 2006 00:26 PM

My 2000 Ranger went out 3 weeks ago with only 34,000. My non-Ford mechanic said there were at least 5 service bulletins out on it. Poorly designed and it seems to happen fairly regularly at 40,000. We put in a non-factory transmission (automatic) because Ford apparently isn't fixing the design flaws so you will end up with the same problem a few years down the road! ... Read More...

Re: 1999 ford ranger with a lot of love but a lot of problems [scottduke]

Written by: dc5 on Dec 06, 2005 09:40 AM

Scott, my transmission in my 2000 ranger (automatic) started slipping yesterday. It's currently in the garage needing replaced or rebuilt, and I've been looking for info online as to the cause. Here's one possible reason that may shed some light in your case too: According to reviews I've read, the wiring harness under the driver's seat is susceptible to corrosion. ... Read More...

Re: 2000 Ranger 3.0 engine clatter [Mr_Shiftright]

Written by: rangerbob on Dec 02, 2005 01:42 PM

The ping is actually pre-ignition. It happens when the cylinder and combustion portion of the head is very hot. When the timing and mixture is set correctly, the ping should go away. Ford sets the timing and mixture right at the point of a slight ping. This is the cleanest the engine will run. I had a pinging problem with my 1999 Ranger (3.0), you could just touch the ... Read More...

Re: 2000 Ranger 3.0 engine clatter [Mr_Shiftright]

Written by: cniemann on Dec 01, 2005 08:12 PM

High octane fuel helps out some but you can still hear it. I've thought about the timing problem and talked to a ford dealer and they wont me to give them $70 to hook it up on their computer just to see if they have an update for the problem. Didn't think about the knock sensor though,, i'll have to check into that. Thanks for the ideas. Read More...

Re: 2000 Ranger 3.0 engine clatter [cniemann]

Written by: bolivar on Dec 01, 2005 06:52 PM

3L's are well known to 'ping'. Even when new. But mid-grade or top-grade gas usually reduces or eliminates this. You might have something else wrong. On 4L's, if the lower intake bolts are loose, they will ping. I've never heard of this problem happening on 3L's, but you might see if these bolts are loose. Ford sometimes replaces the coil pack with one that is supposedly ... Read More...

Clutch problems - what's the root cause

Written by: lcbelow on Oct 20, 2005 05:29 AM

2000 Ford Ranger 4X4 4.0 L - my truck's clutch has become very lose. When you push on the clutch it's very easy, all you have to do is tap it and it will go down. However, everything seems to run the same as before. The check engine light has come on after a day's worth of driving. Any suggestions as to the root cause of why the clutch is so loose? Read More...

2000 ford ranger 4.0 idle problem

Written by: cforeman on Oct 12, 2005 03:20 PM

after my truck warms up when i come to a stop the idle wants to die but it doesnt. I have just replaced the plugs and wires, air filter, and had all the routine maintenance done to it a few months ago. I had a problem before were it wouldnt hold an idle at all and the changed the AIC air idle control. since then it has been running fine but last week it started to want to die ... Read More...