2003 Ford Ranger - Electric Vehicle Guide
The 2003 Ford Ranger belongs to a Ford Ranger lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 28 model years, from 1982 to 2026. It is an all-electric vehicle, so it skips the oil changes, spark plugs and exhaust-system service of a combustion Ranger entirely. It is configured as rear-wheel drive with an automatic 5-spd. The 2003 sits mid-run, with both earlier (1982) and later (2026) Ranger model years also documented.
The high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, separate from the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Routine upkeep centers on tire rotation, DOT 3 brake fluid, Motorcraft Gold battery/cabin coolant, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 13 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 120 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around vehicle speed control (30), structure (26), air bags (21). A representative report reads: "Ford knows about the problems with the dual clutch and they are refusing to fix them. I have been giving the run around om trying to get my car fixed. I am a..." There are 5 safety recalls on record; one covers: FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003....
Estimated annual charging cost runs near $2,000.
Quick Specs
| Battery warranty | 8 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Est. annual charging | $2,000 |
| Tire size | 265/70R17 |
| Coolant | Motorcraft Gold |
| Open recalls on record | 5 |
| Technical service bulletins | 64 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.