A few things here, engine light comes on and goes off at random. Had it checked a few times. No problems found. Dome light/door chime will not go off when door is shut and/or car is turned on. Left hand blinker went nuts a few time, basicly it was blinking at a very high rate of speed. A few second 'power loss' happend a few times while driving, lost power to raido, and lights. The rear end bounces way too much when I hit a bump, can cause loss of control at highway speeds.
1997 Ford Ranger electrical complaints
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The location and connection of the factory alarm system caused the relay switch under the dash to overheat and the battery drained even when the vehicle was turned off.*jb electrical system on 1997 ford ranger is malfunctioning. Abs system lights illuminates when the emergency brake is engaged. The fuel gauge is inoperative, relays under the dashboard started heating up. Consumer concered that air bags may fail if vehicle is involved in an accident.
A fire started under the dashboard.
Engine check light will continuously come on and stay on. Also, alarm will come on from time to time, causing vehicle to shut off. Contacted dealer who could not find cause of problem. *ak the door switches will not allow the interior light to go off until the vehicle is in full motion with the clutch let all the way out. When backing up in the dark it is hard to see out of the back window because of the interior light being illuminated.
At the speed of 25mph suddenly heard a noise and lost total control of steering wheel. Managed to merge suddenly to right side of road. Battery, engine, and power steering light went on. While looking at vehicle noticed that belt broke and dolley fell off.
Electrical system malfunctioned. Interior light stayed illuminated while vehicle was in motion, draining battery.
Fog lenses are made of glass and the interior light will not turn off making it next to impossible to see at night. A friend is having the same problem with the interior light staying on in his 1998 nascar series f150.
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Failure for brake lights to function after hard braking situation. The harness routing for the brake switch connector is tied too close to the connector . Applying the brake caused the wire to stretch and pull out of the connector pin. With the wire broken the brake lights fail to come on
The interior dome light and ignition alarm will not stop/turn off when vehicle is turned off. The ignition alarm stops only when the key is removed, the dome light stays on for extreme extended periods of time. I have had this repaired once in 1998 or 99. Vehicle was under warranty. The ford motor company refuses to correct their defect (12,000 mile/12mo period is up) even though it is recurring. This is a safety hazard. I can't drive at night, because I cannot see out of my windows.
While driving in heavy rain battery light comes on followed by squeeling sound (belt). Engine power effected, loss of steering and brake issues. The vehicle cannot be controlled safely and driver must pull over. This problem happens in even in small puddles! I have a trcuk that cannot operate safely in rain! I have brought this to the dealer 4 times now with the same results. If the belt gets wet there's nothing we can do. What good is a truck that can't be operated in bad weather or drive through a puddle that a mazda miata can easily handle?
Intermittently the electrical system would become inoperable, resulting in loss of running lights. Dealer has replaced various parts of the electrical system.
Defective electrical wiring is causing the turn signals to turn on and off, even without the key in the ignition. Also, dashlights/hazard lights and brake lights are acting in this form.dealer cannot determine what is causing this defect.
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Door chime and interior light will continue to operate up to and beyond a min of 3min after keys are removed from the ignition.door chime and interior light will also come on while driving.windshield wipers will also operate in an unnormal way,problem not as bad with cold outside temps.
Vehicle experienced electrical problems which will short circuit. While the vehicle was at the dealer, the transmission fell out. Please provide further information.
Gas pedal fell off, leaving consumer stranded. Computer program is causing the vehicle to surge. Dealer had to reprogram computer.
Windshield wiper come on all by itself. Sometimes it will not turn off, comes on a high speed, sometimes washer comes on also, incidents occur when the consumer is driving. Process developed where the tilt steering cannot be adjusted or moved except when the engine is turned completely off, consumer states that the vehicle has had a n electrical short. Dealer has not yet been contacted to evaluate the problem.
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