1990 Ford Ranger engine problems

Filed Jul 12, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 275,000 miles · FL

When vehicle is either stationary or in motion the passenger head lamp melts, something is causing that one light to over heat and has melted the entire head unit. I have very little visibility with head lamps on. Battery is constantly corroded, no mattet how much I clean it. Ac/defrost does not work. Right blinker does not stay on, shuts off with the slightest movement of steering wheel. Gauges do not function properly nor do the light indicators. Check engine line comes on after exceeding 30mph and when I have it checked it's only the o2 sensor. Truck gets hot but does not over heat and all fluids are topped off. When in motion I can smell the exhaust and can feel the heat from the engine coming through the gear shift manifold. At times does not want to shift in reverse. Passenger side door does not shut properly, I believe it was wrecked and the door was point of impact. I bought the truck from previous owner for $1,100 and he was unable to tell me anything regarding the vehicle except that it didnt have a spare or owner manual. My fuel is leaking and I can't seem to find the point of escape. I've already had to replace the starter and solenoid twice because it would not start. After replacing those items it still wouldn't start until I had pulled by a u-haul and I had to pop the clutch to get it to start. I have bought over 6 head lamps in two weeks alone. I work at night and im constantly getting pulled over; so I explain to the officers what's happening. I have had the truck since february and didnt know what to do until I talked to a mechanic. The tailgate does not open and I had to tie my muffler up because it came detached from the frame and drags the ground. I can't afford to buy another vehicle and I dont know what to do.

Filed Jan 4, 2008 · Body, Brakes · 1,000 miles · FL

Serpintine belt broke off replaced at my expense, firestone tires had to be replaced at my expense, paint faded had to be repainted at my expense then the paint faded again, brakes stoped working had to replace all brake parts at my expense, water pump failed paid by ford under waranty but ford tried to say nothing was wrong with the pump, I had to show the mechanic the check hole was leaking. Windows have not worked for years, got them fixed at my expense but windows still fail to operate, driver side door handle has been broken for years canot open the door from the inside, door locks will not open must leave doors unlocked, truck has had a slight oil leak for years, fuel pump started leaking gas, fuel pump is located in the gas tank, gas tank had to be removed to fix at my expense, fuel gauge didnt work for years up untill fuel pump was fixed.

Filed Aug 7, 2001 · Engine · WA

While driving could stop at stop sign or at a red light and engine will overheat then stall without a prior warning. Had taken vehicle to dealer for repairs, but there had been no recall related to it.

Filed Jun 8, 2000 · Engine · PA

Crankshaft sensor failed causing the vehicle to not start, consumer had to order the part because it was out of stock. Nlm

Filed Dec 15, 1998 · Engine · NH

At 53,000 miles the head gaskets are blown ,causing anti-freeze leakage due to two cracked bolt heads, oil pan gasket dissolved causing the oil pump to malfunction. *ak.et.

Filed Jan 29, 1997 · Engine · NH

Cracked/warped engine head.

Filed Jan 29, 1997 · Engine · NH

Cracked/warped engine head.

Filed Oct 30, 1996 · Engine · CA

Cooling fan failed 3 times.

Filed Jan 8, 1996 · Engine, Suspension · VA

Failed modulator valve.

Filed Jan 4, 1996 · Engine, Visibility · SC

Engine replaced.