Is the 2001 FORD Ranger safe to drive?

The 2001 FORD Ranger has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 01X001000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

What Happened

The tire tread on your vehicle is the part that grips the road. It's made by Firestone, and some of these tires might be prone to separating from the rest of the tire at high speeds.

Risk if Unfixed

If the tread separates, you could lose control of your vehicle and crash, which could result in serious injury or even death.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Although the replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign has expired, you can still contact Ford at 1-877-917-3673 or visit their website at www.ford.com for possible assistance with getting your tires replaced or reimbursed.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #01X001000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 01X001000

What This Recall Means

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?