1995 Ford Ranger lights problems

Filed Oct 23, 2020 · Engine, Lights · 230,000 miles · UT · fire

I was driving down the road when I smelled smoke and saw flames coming out from under the hood and the power to the vehicle began to cut out making it difficult to move or steer the truck to safety I then exited the vehicle and flames were coming out of the front passenger side good and headlight. So I called the fire department and they came and sprayed the truck putting the flames out. And cutting the wires to the battery

Filed Jun 23, 2013 · Body, Electrical · 139,026 miles · OH

I was pulling a small trailer going about 15mph out of my driveway and felt the trailer drop off of the vehicle I stopped and got out and noticed that the last 2 feet of the rear frame rails fell out taking the license plate lights and bumper with it. After I realized that the rear frame rusted out, I inspected the whole vehicle and found that the radius arm bracket has holes in it, I had to replace all of the shackles, the driver side cab mount rusted out and now has fallen out of the vehicle, I also have noticed that there is a rather large hole in the frame in between the cab and the bed of the truck, my gas tank straps have rusted off and I now have it ratchet strapped it in because the mount for the strap rusted out of the frame. I believe that since the truck is still in good working order minus the frame and rust issues and since it still has moderate to low miles I believe that the ford company should make it right with their valued customers and replace the vehicle or at least repair it to where it is street worthy. Rangers are great trucks but the frame was completely manufactured wrong.

Filed Oct 12, 2003 · Body, Electrical · TX

I am an owner of two ford ranger pick ups and had owned another ranger in the past. All t here vehicles have had the same electrical problem door chimes dinging non stop, dome light failure, radio power failure and windshield wipers turning on and off all by themselves without the key being in the ignition. I made several complaints to ford and was told to stop harassing them. My dealership said and I quote "you're just being a woman." well this after noon the problem took a very serious turn. Returning home from a vacation my 1995 ford ranger ex cab xlt 2.3 liter engine. Began to experience a electrical system failure. It started with power lose to the radio then a power surge to the wipers, and throughout the electrical system and those areas of persistent concerns. Then they all stopped. I now have a complete failure of brake lights, speed control, odometer (let's trust that read out),interior lights, radio and several other systems. I attempted to find a fuse or relay to repairs them but all of those were intact and replacement made no change. Estimated damager and repair cost is well above a grand. I complained about this issue since 1996 and have been ignored by ford.

Filed Jul 5, 2002 · Lights · VA

Headlight switch has burned out for the second time, needs to be replaced.*ak when switching from high to low beams the lights will go out. The switch melts and turns dark brown with use.

Filed Feb 27, 2002 · Lights · CA

Interior dome light will stay on or come on at any given time, sometimes it will happen at night while consumer is driving. Consumer has to remove bulb. Contacted dealer, and the dealer could not find cause.

Filed Feb 25, 2002 · Lights · VA

Dome light comes on and off intermittently. Also, high beam and low beam switch is defective. Lights shut off or do not come on at all. Dealership is aware of problem.

Filed Jan 30, 2002 · Lights · NE

Dome light stays on when consume r is driving, and he cannot get it to go off without removing the fuse.

Filed Jan 30, 2002 · Lights · IN

Interior dome light and "door ajar" lights stay on randomly. Creates large problem while driving at night. Have had a near miss on a two lane with a pedestrian due to glare and poor night vision as a result of the dome lamp being on. Windshield washer does not work consistently creating problems in winter conditions. Also, windshield wipers will turn on randomly.

Filed May 18, 2001 · Lights · GA

I have changed the driver side switch twice and the passenger side once. I feel this is an annoince and a hazard when your dome light and door buzzer come on at random or will not shut off when door is closed. Particulary at night, who can drive safely with the dome light on. I have had several incedences where I have tryed, foolishly, to pull the bulb when the light has come on while driving or would not shut off. Also try to drive down the road with your door buzzer sounding, I have talked to several ford owners with the same problem and all have said the same thing about their vehicle. The dealership was quite helpful at first conversation be when I brought up safty issues they said "sorry" nothing in our data to show a recall, we'll change it for you( at a price) but then it only happens again in a few months. They have a defective component that is still being used in newer vehicles and they know it. The wipers are tyhe same issue. Again, comming on at will. This is very distracting let alone when they shut off during a rain. They also told me the same thing, sorry, nothing we can do. You'll have to pay for that one also. It is not an issue of money, it's saftey and time. We live very hectic lives and I personally don't have the time to constantly have my vehicle tided up at a dealership for items that should work propery for a considerable life of the vehicle and not be a hazard to the driver. Sorry for venting, this is agrivating when you see an obvious defect and you get the run around. Help if you can. Thank you.

Filed Apr 16, 2001 · Lights, Transmission · NC

When starting vehicle chime stays on, interior lights as well as windshield wipers start. When taking fuse out to stop, speedometer will not work.