While driving 20 MPH driver noticed that the vehicle was on fire. Driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. The fire department extinguished the fire. Vehicle was towed to a garage for inspection. The cause had not been determined at this time. *ak the consumers son turned on the defroster and smoke filled the inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was engulfed in flames.
1994 Ford Ranger visibility problems
13 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Windshield6
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system4
- Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior2
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: fan/motor1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Ford Ranger visibility problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1994 Ford Ranger owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Since the vehicle was 3 years old the heater fan when set on the lowest two settings , will start to smoke and one can smell burning under the dash. It will stop when fan switch is on 3,4 or 5 setting. Contacted ford years ago they said not under warrenty. On 9/3/01 mechanic test drove vehicle with fan set on 2, cab filled with smoke had to stop in middle of a bridge could not see.
Firestone tire blew out (sidewall ruptured) 60 MPH. Plenty of treadwear left. Rear bumper unusually weak, heavy damage under 2 MPH collision, windshields abnormally weak, crack very easily. Parking brake fails to operate correctly even after recall work is performed.( dot number: tire size: p22570r14 )
Firestone tire blew out (sidewall ruptured) 60 MPH. Plenty of treadwear left. Rear bumper unusually weak, heavy damage under 2 MPH collision, windshields abnormally weak, crack very easily. Parking brake fails to operate correctly even after recall work is performed.( dot number: tire size: p22570r14 )
Firestone tire blew out (sidewall ruptured) 60 MPH. Plenty of treadwear left. Rear bumper unusually weak, heavy damage under 2 MPH collision, windshields abnormally weak, crack very easily. Parking brake fails to operate correctly even after recall work is performed.( dot number: tire size: p22570r14 )
Firestone tire blew out (sidewall ruptured) 60 MPH. Plenty of treadwear left. Rear bumper unusually weak, heavy damage under 2 MPH collision, windshields abnormally weak, crack very easily. Parking brake fails to operate correctly even after recall work is performed.( dot number: tire size: p22570r14 )
Front windshield cracked.
While driving, noticed smoke coming from heater vents, cut off vehicle, upon restart white smoke poured out of vents, caused by leaves over the heater. *ak
Poor location of front defrost vent, causing inadequate defrosting of windshields.
While driving, driver/pass rearview mirrors move, no way to tighten. Tt
Questions about the 1994 Ford Ranger visibility
Does the 1994 Ford Ranger have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the visibility of the 1994 Ford Ranger, 3% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1994 Ford Ranger visibility problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Ford Ranger visibility?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Ford Ranger have the most visibility problems?
The Ford Ranger model years with the most visibility complaints are 1999 (74 complaints), 1995 (63 complaints) and 1996 (52 complaints).
Other 1994 Ford Ranger problems
Brakes 115Fuel system 63Tires 54Transmission 49Suspension 30Electrical 25Acceleration 23Engine 23Body 21Steering 19Seats 17Seat belts 11Lights 10Airbags 3Wheels 3Locks 1
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