Overview & Reviews
For 2000, the 2WD can be had with a "Trailhead" off-road style suspension package complete with larger tires and wheels, giving it the tough look of its 4WD cousin. All 2000 Ford Ranger models have new wheel designs, and the XLT 4WD Off-Road Group receives a stainless-steel front-suspension skid plate.
- Four-door entry, five-speed automatic and optional flexible fuel/electric powertrains, thoughtful interior.
User Reviews:
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Why cant Ford build a reliable transmission - 2000 Ford Ranger
By Why Fords suck - January 17 - 3:25 amThis is a vehicle that is rarely used, particularly over the last two and a half years since I drive a more gas thrifty 1999 Nissan Sentra. The vehicle has received regular maintenance per warranty, and yet at 58,000 miles is diagnosed with a failing third gear on an automatic. We had the same type of trouble on our 1991 Ford Taurus Wagon. Its transmission was replaced under warranty at 29,000 miles, and failed again about 50,000 miles later, at which time we all but gave the vehicle away as a trade-in on a reliable 1997 Honda Accord. The Ranger never got better than 20 miles to the gallon, and required premium fuel in the summer or when hauling any load. I hope Ford goes bankrupt.
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Keeps On Truckin - 2000 Ford Ranger
By Jim - November 29 - 9:31 amI drive a lot, usually about 40k per year. I have had great luck with the Ford Ranger. I have the 4.0L with a 5 speed manual (special order) and love it. It has plenty of power and torque. I also do a lot of off road driving. The off-road package handles great and is very comfortable on the highway also. This is the 5th Ranger that I have had. Other than replacing the clutch at 120K I have had not maintenance issue. I have 160k on it now and do not plan to trade it for at least another year so it will close to 200k. When I trade it will be for another Ranger!
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2000 XLT Ranger Is Very Reliable - 2000 Ford Ranger
By Julie G. - October 30 - 10:47 amI drive an average of 45,000 miles per year in my 2000 XLT 2WD Extended Cab Ford Ranger. This truck has been the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned. Regular maintenance and service is all that I have invested in this truck and my Ford Ranger just keeps rambling right along. XLT with all power package makes everything easy to use. Good stereo too. I would certainly recommend a new Ford Ranger to any one looking for a comfortable and durable ride that can put in a good days work and still clean up nice too. A perfect light truck!
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Ford Ranger Centennial Model - 2000 Ford Ranger
By Woody - January 31 - 10:25 amThis truck has been excellent, in all conditions. It has been in the deserts of Arizona, the mountains of Utah, and winters in western New York. It has never had a maintenance problem, is fun to drive, and delivered on the promises by Ford. Its gas mileage is not a plus, but it has a 4 liter V6. The engine is German-made and rock solid. The truck now has over 100,000 miles and still looks and runs like new.
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All around good truck - 2000 Ford Ranger
By KaiserM715 - January 4 - 4:47 pmI bought this truck new and have really enjoyed it. I have not had to make any repairs other than routine maintenance (truck has about 61k miles). I have used it for off-roading trail riding frequently and it has performed well, going any place a stock Wrangler can go. I have hauled over 1000 lbs in the bed with good results (went 65mph and got 20mpg!). The seats are comfortable for long trips and the interior has held up very well (seats still look new). The jump seats are not really good for much, however. 4.0L fuel economy could be better (avg 14-15mpg city and 18-20mpg hwy).
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Great truck! - 2000 Ford Ranger
By good_truck - December 30 - 4:59 pmI have had this truck since new, and abused it a lot. I almost never change the oil (about every 7-8,000 miles), and have done NO other maintenance on it. Brakes lasted over 100,000 miles, clutch is still good, engine runs like a top. The 2.5 is really a strong, bulletproof engine. I have really been impressed with the truck. Its not nice (Sport model with vinyl floorboards - the only option I have is A/C), but great basic transportation. Good thing I like the truck, because I dont think I could kill it if I wanted to!
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good overall truck - 2000 Ford Ranger
By heath - December 13 - 12:14 pmThis is a great truck that I know is reliable. I have put this truck through hell and it still runs like it is brand new. i have 78,000 miles on it now and it still runs the same. Good power for the engine size, but terrible gas mileage. There are only two things I dislike about the truck. One is it gets terrible gas mileage and the other is that the truck has holes underneath the fender flares. Whoever made this design of holes underneath the flares is not very smart. Some people might want to take those off and now they have 40 or 50 holes in the side of their truck. I am one of these Ford customers who has this problem.
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Truck Drivin Gal Trades Ranger: Why? - 2000 Ford Ranger
By writerdianalee - September 10 - 4:00 amWell, "I Luv My Truck" but Im tradin it after 2 years. It looks GREAT, mowed through snow with the 4WD, CD/FM/AM radio pretty good, but all this comes with a price. Steering wheel column started smoking when some wire went haywire ($200 @82K) fuel injector went at 84K ($300), serpentine belt (all 3 of them) scream in damp weather (embarrassing) lag in tranny, brakes grab bad when wet, gutless on steep hills with a load, (3.5 liter) using E85 is great, but the price is that hot alcohol cleaned out remnants left from gas use (new fuel injector) fog lights come on when they feel like it, power window feels like its going. Still, its been reliable, it is sturdy and it looks good.
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2000 Ranger - 2000 Ford Ranger
By Jenni Latza - July 30 - 2:34 pmGREAT truck. First ever owned. Only problem we have run into and has had to have periodic fixing were the pillar doors (?) that lead the A/C and heater air to the cab. They sometimes jam open or shut. The dealer says this could be because of the salt used in the winters in Ohio. Lubrication helps. Replaced upper control arms once, as roads are very bad in the Cleveland, OH area. Otherwise, a very good vehicle to buy.
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Good all around truck - 2000 Ford Ranger
By Jim - June 29 - 12:58 amI bought this truck brand new in 2000. It tows very well considering its a V6. I drive this truck everyday and I couldnt ask for a better truck. It has always being there for me. The ride is rough but hey, its a truck. I love this truck especially being a 5 speed manual, I dont have to worry about transmission problems like you always encounter with Ford automatic transmissions.
