1997 Ford Ranger lights problems

Filed Jun 14, 2017 · Engine, Lights · MD

The dome light started turning itself on while parked in front of my house. Sometimes it would turn itself back off. It would also turn on while I was driving at night. I couldn't get the light cover off so I pulled the fuse which leaves me with no windshield washer squirter. The check engine light is always on. No mater what is done or fixed, the light stays on which is a problem because cars will usually automatically fail inspection when the check engine light is on. How am I supposed to get it to pass inspection if its on 90% of the time? I never had a problem with my 93 ranger but other people with rangers have had the same issues & this site shows others with the same issues. Why won't ford recall & fix it when its a known problem? These things are safety issues!! I can't add when these things happen because they are ongoing issues for the last tenish years!

Filed Jul 28, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · MD

Guy next door knocked on my door late one night to tell me that my dome light was on. I looked & it wasn't. He said that was odd because he even walked by it & could see inside. A few days later it happened again. Then while driving at night the light came on by itself. From that point on it would randomly turn itself on. Naturally ford told me that was impossible. The only way I could stop it without paying a ton of money to a garage was to pull the fuse & I've had to use a flashlight if I need a light at night ever since. My truck also has a theft light because a factory alarm was an option for my truck. I do not have an alarm but the word alarm is still on the panel. That light will randomly turn on & say theft. I do not have an alarm! I told ford & that told me that was impossible since I don't have an alarm. I said that maybe a wire was crossed somewhere but ford told me," no! ". Talking to other ranger owners here & there I've found out that not only are there others doing the exact same things but it is also other years besides 1997. I like the truck just tired of ford & tired of the bs!!

Filed May 10, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 70,000 miles · MD

Electrical problems: 1. Intermittent wipers will wipe 2, 3, 4, 5 times at random in a row always and not in that order. 2. Backup lights continue to blow fuse after replacing all lighting parts 3. Horn works 1% of the time, unable to find cause. 4. Ac blows hot air intermittently even after replacement of blower blend door. 5. Gas: when below 1/4 tank and making right turn truck will stall, even after work on tank.

Filed Mar 10, 2005 · Lights · NY

The relay to the dome light shorted out. It's happened twice. I know 3 other people who also drive rangers , and have all had the same problem. One of them has had the same failure twice.

Filed Jul 27, 2004 · Lights · OR

Dome lights stays on for extended periods of time. I had to remove the bulbs, now I have no dome light.

Filed Apr 9, 2004 · Lights · WA

Ongoing problems with 1997 ford ranger. *ph

Filed Feb 19, 2004 · Lights · 47,000 miles · CA

Dome light stays on, and the door ajar light comes on intermittently. This problem existed after the warranty expired. Vehicle was not repaired correctly the first time. *ak

Filed Dec 26, 2003 · Electrical, Lights · OH

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.

Filed Oct 24, 2003 · Lights · 115,000 miles · SC

The interior light in my truck does not go out when the door is shut and the engine is running.

Filed Mar 5, 2003 · Lights, Visibility · KY

The windshield wipers came on by themselves and the washers did not work. Also the dome light stayed on after the door was closed for at least 30 minutes or more. *jb the wipers would come on when the turn signals were used. The dome light was distracting at night. Scc