1995 Ford Ranger: headlights failing or too dim

8 of the 321 complaints about the 1995 Ford Ranger describe headlights failing or too dim.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Headlights failing or too dim by model year

2024
1
2022
2
2020
2
2019
2
2011
5
2009
1
2008
2
2005
1
2004
3
2003
2
2002
3
2001
1
2000
6
1999
8
1998
8
1997
4
1996
9
1995
8
1994
1
1993
4
1992
2
1991
1
1990
1

What owners say

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 Feb 7, 2012 · Electrical · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford ranger. The contact stated that the chime box in the instrumental panel would emit a very loud noise that was impossible to turn off. The failure caused the overhead lights to remain illuminated. The dealer was notified and they were aware of the failure. The only remedy was to replace the chime box. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 175,000.

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 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 19, 1999 · Lights · FL

The plastic covering of the headlights become opaque which caused a yellow dim light, resulting in visual problems. Please provide further information and VIN#.

Filed Feb 13, 1998 · Electrical · DE

Electrical problems, causing the headlights/windshield wiper motor, and interior lamp to come on unexpectedly.

Filed Oct 21, 1996 · Lights · KY

Turn signal arm has failed, interfering with head light setting low/high beam. Owner has also noticed signal arm being warm and smells something burning. Please describe details.

Filed Feb 26, 1995 · Body · MI

Shiny rear bumper, impairs visibility when driving with headlights on.