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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Towing Recalls TSBs The 2001 Ford Ranger takes 5W-20 Conventional with a total capacity of 4.5 quarts (filter included). You’ll need a 16mm socket for the drain plug, torqued to 30 Nm. The OEM oil filter is the Motorcraft FL-910-S, with 2 compatible alternatives listed below. Note: this vehicle has 9 active recalls — check the recalls section below. Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
Data last verified: April 30, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2001 Ford Ranger Torque your drain plug to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs) to avoid leaks or stripped threads. Using the OEM filter (Motorcraft FL-910-S) is recommended for warranty compliance. Always use 5W-20 Conventional as specified by Ford — using the wrong viscosity can void your powertrain warranty. Check the maintenance schedule below for your next service interval.
Maintenance schedule Choose interval 5,000 miles 7,500 miles 10,000 miles 15,000 miles 20,000 miles 30,000 miles 50,000 miles 60,000 miles 90,000 miles 100,000 miles 150,000 miles Select a mileage interval above to see scheduled maintenance items.
Safety recalls9 00V394000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH STEEL HOODS AND CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SHEET MOLDING COMPOUND HOODS. A WIRE FORMED HOOD STRIKER COULD BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FATIGUE FRACTURES. IF THE HOOD STRIKER FRACTURES, THE HOOD COULD FLY OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN.
01V227001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND MINIVANS. EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS SUPPLIED BY TRW. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE DRIVER'S AND/OR FRONT PASSENGER'S OUTBOARD SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY NOT FULLY LATCH.
FORD CROWN VICTORIA BUILT AT ST. THOMAS ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 5/29/01
MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS BUILT AT ST. THOMAS ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 5/29/01.
LINCOLN TOWN CARS BUILT AT WIXOM ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 3/27/00 - 5/30/01.
LINCOLN NAVIGATORS BUILT AT MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 4/11/00 - 5/31/01.
FORD WINDSTARS BUILT AT OAKVILLE ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 3/23/00 - 5/30/01.
FORD RANGERS BUILT AT TWIN CITIES PLANT FROM 3/28/00 - 5/30/01, AND ALSO AT THE EDISON PLANT FROM 3/13/00 - 5/25/01.
FORD F-150 TRUCK BUILT AT NORFOLK PLANT FROM 4/18/00 - 5/25/00; AT ONTARIO PLANT FROM 5/10/00 - 5/28/01; AT KANSAS CITY PLANT FROM 9/11/99 - 5/25/01; AND AT CUAUTITLAN PLANT FROM 5/16/00 - 6/9/01.
FORD SUPER DUTY F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS BUILT AT KENTUCKY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 5/27/01; AND AT CUAUTITLAN PLANT FROM 5/16/00 - 6/19/01.
FORD EXCURSIONS BUILT AT KENTUCKY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 10/2/00.
FORD EXPEDITIONS BUILT AT MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 4/11/00 - 5/31/01.
01X001000
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY.
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FORD IS REPLACING ALL FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT 15, 16, AND 17 INCH TIRES MOUNTED ON FORD TRUCKS AND SUVS. FORD REPORTS TREAD SEPARATION CAN OCCUR DUE TO A COMBINATION OF THE SENSITIVITY OF THE TIRE DESIGN TO STRESS, AGING, AND MANUFACTURING DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PLANTS. FORD IS REPLACING THESE TIRES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: THE VEHICLES LISTED BELOW MAY HAVE BEEN ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES OR MAY HAVE HAD WILDERNESS AT TIRES INSTALLED DURING THE FIRESTONE RECALL LAUNCHED IN AUGUST 2000.
CERTAIN 1991 THROUGHT 2002 FORD EXPLORER
CERTAIN 2001 THROUGHT 2002 EXPLORER SPORT, AND SPORT TRAC
CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
CERTAIN 1991 THROUGH 2001 RANGER
CERTAIN 1999 THROUGH 2001 EXPEDITION
CERTAIN 1991 THROUGH 1994, AND 1997 MODEL YEAR F-SERIES
CERTAIN 1991 THROUGH 1994 BRONCO
NOTE: BOTH ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND REPLACEMENT TIRES ARE AFFECTED.
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Technical Service Bulletins194 All categories ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS STRUCTURE:BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES UNKNOWN OR OTHER EQUIPMENT VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS STEERING SUSPENSION:REAR EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER POWER TRAIN VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH TIRES FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION SUSPENSION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN SEAT BELTS SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL SUSPENSION:FRONT SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
15313 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE 2001-10-01
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.3L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT POOR IDLE QUALITY, HESITATION/SURGE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION. *TT
15314 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2001-10-01
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE MAY EXHIBIT A DOWNWARD MOVEMENT TO THE COOL REGION OF THE GAGE. *TT
0162 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE 2001-04-02
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT
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