1996 Ford Ranger lights problems

Filed Jun 5, 2008 · Lights · 75,000 miles · MI · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford ranger. When the vehicle is idling or placed into neutral with the brake pedal not depressed, the brake lights do not illuminate. As a result, the vehicle has been rear ended four times in five years. The most recent crash occurred in march of 2008 and the vehicle was damaged. The contact has pictures. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. The current mileage was 165,000 and failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 06/25/08. *lj the consumer stated the vehicle does not have a feature to keep the brake lights on when the vehicle is in neutral and the clutch brake is not pressed.updated 06/25/08

Filed Oct 14, 2005 · Body, Lights · 133,000 miles · MI · crash

Dt: on july 10, 2005 the contact's vehicle was involved in an accident. Was sitting at a red light with the car in neutral. The bakes were not pressed. Because there were no brake lights illuminating the vehicle was hit from behind. The contact felt that vehicles should be equipped with brake lights that should stay on while the vehicle was not moving. This was a safety defect in all manual transmission vehicles. The vehicle sustained damage to the rear bumper and deck. There was no police report taken. The two vehicle operators only exchanged phone numbers. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. There were no injuries sustained by the vehicle owner or the operator of the other vehicle. *ak updated 12/27/05.

Filed Jul 29, 2002 · Electrical, Lights · NC

Dashlights are not working. Consumer sees soot on the dash sometimes and smells something burning. Dealer determined amps on factory installed fuses are too high. Cannot remedy the problem. *ak consumer states that the fuses should have been a 30 amp.

Filed Jun 10, 2002 · Brakes, Lights · MO

Intermittent problem with the courtesy lights and trunk cargo lights staying on while driving or parking. Blower motor would come on and go off while the switch are in the off mode or in the on mode. Dealer and manufactrer were not notified at this time. *ak the ABS brakes lock up on wet pavement.

Filed Dec 20, 2001 · Lights · NM

Repeated problems with dome light on always whether the vehicle is on or off, key in ignition or not; door chime always on if key is in ignition, vehicle on or off; both cannot be corrected unless fuse is removed, resulting in loss of speedometer/odometer. This is a common problem with fords and needs to be recalled or at minimum, fixed free each time.

Filed Nov 29, 2001 · Lights · SC

While driving on highway in the dark, lights will go out without prior warning, consumer had to touch dimmer switch so that lights will come back on. Switch had been replaced before under warranty. But, currently was not working again, consumer fees if it gets fixed again, it will not work again later on. *ak

Filed Nov 29, 2001 · Lights · SC

Dimmer switch causes lights to shut off.

Filed Oct 6, 2001 · Lights · OH

Both headlights go out while driving, come back on within ten seconds. Occurs only once or twice in 3 to 4 month time frame. Ford and dealer can not help. Oiginally taken to dealer for repair on 5/16/97. Could not find problem. Ford customer service has no info related in their data base. Very serious problem. I haved tried to identify problem on my own (electrical engineer) but wiring diagrams do not explain the problem. I beleive there is a circuit breaker inline that does not show in the ford wiring details for this truck. I cannot verify this thru ford. Would have to tear truck appart to find.

Filed Aug 18, 2001 · Lights, Visibility · IN

This is the second time in 2 years that the windshield wiper multi-function switch on the end of the turn signal arm has failed. Washer switch on arm still works, but wipers do not work in any mode. I have contacted a local ford dealer and they will only offer to replace again for around $300.00

Filed Jan 30, 2001 · Acceleration, Lights · AR

Windshield wipers come on for no reason, won't come on sometimes, dome light and door beep stays on for several minutes, accelerator sticks often.