1996 Ford Ranger visibility problems

Filed Feb 24, 2011 · Electrical, Visibility · 100,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford ranger. The contact stated that the windshield wipers would activate intermittently while driving obstructing his view. Also, the interior dome light door ajar alarm would continue to illuminate when the door was been closed intermittently. He also noticed that the electronic overdrive light would illuminate intermittently. All three electrical failures began september 2010. The dealer and manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The current mileage was 107,000 and the failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Oct 21, 2003 · Visibility · 135,000 miles · NH

Windshield wipers come on by themselves or will not work at all. How do you drive safely in the rain?

Filed Aug 27, 2003 · Visibility · 98,600 miles · NC

Blend air door failed and will not operate on 1996 ford ranger resulting in inoperative defrosters. Ford wants $700 to repair problem. Numberous web site forums report this to be a chronic and frequent problem with 93-96 ford ranger/explorer and mountaineer vehicles.

Filed Mar 8, 2003 · Visibility · 96,000 miles · TX

The windshield wipers came on by themselves.

Filed Jul 29, 2002 · Electrical, Visibility · NC

Windshield wipers come on intermittently, vehicle has not been examined by dealer.*ak the lights on the dash went out. Consumer found soot everywhere. Consumers husband checked to see if a fuse had blown. They noticed that in the power distribution box the fuses used were higher than what the manual stated. These had 50 amp fuses. The manual calls for 30 amps. Consumer feels this overage in power could have resulted in fire to the vehicle and that this may be the underlying problem with the windshield wipers.

Filed Mar 8, 2002 · Visibility · CA

While driving windshield wiper and washer comes on by themselves. Has to play with switch to turn off. This happens intermittently. Dealer contacted. Please add VIN.

Filed Jan 10, 2002 · Electrical, Visibility · NC

Chime and light won't go out, wipers have short. I fear a fire due to overheated electrical wiring/components.

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 Mar 3, 2001 · Visibility · CA

Engine light stays on dome light doesnt go off windshield wipers dont go off.

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.