The 2000 Ford Ranger is a pickup truck that came with a choice of 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl and Electric engines. At 26 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.
| Body style | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl, Electric |
| Transmissions | Automatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd, Automatic 5-spd, Automatic (A1) |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, 2-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline, Electricity |
| Fuel economy | 14–62 city / 17–54 highway / 15–58 combined MPG |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,300–$4,450 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles) |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 404–592 grams per mile |
| Versions tested by EPA | 12 configurations: Ranger Pickup 2WD, Ranger Pickup 4WD, Ranger 2WD FFV, Ranger 4WD FFV |
| Age | 26 years |
Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 2000 Ford Ranger. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.
On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk: This could result in an underhood fire.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat…
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with 2.5l ohc engines. Engine coolant circulation through the heater circuit is prevented because of a plugged heater return tube (water pump inlet tube) at the water pump. These vehicles do not comply with the intent of fmvss no. 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems."
Risk: As a result of no heat in the heater circuit, defrost performance is compromised.
Owners have filed 670 complaints about the 2000 Ford Ranger with NHTSA. 86 reports involved a crash and 12 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 84 injuries.
Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.
Manufacturers have filed 190 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2000 Ford Ranger. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.
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 e
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
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
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, certi
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
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It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.
Yes. We buy 2000 Rangers that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.
Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2000 Ford Ranger; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.
Data retrieved October 2026.
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