1999 Ford Ranger electrical problems

Filed Jul 6, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 78,000 miles · RI

Tail lights operate intermittently. While operating the vehicle on the road at night, this could pose a safety hazard. Other drivers have indicated to me that the tail lights were not working even though the headlights are on and the light switch is in the on position. Spot checks by me show that sometimes they are working and sometimes they are not. Search engine results indicate that this is a common problem with this vehicle.

Filed Apr 24, 2015 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · AZ

Gas gauge is inaccurate - gauge indicated almost 1/2 tank of gas when truck ran out of gas.

Filed Sep 22, 2011 · Brakes, Electrical · OH

I was driven and going about 20mph. And come to a stop light I tried to press the brakes they worked a little then I couldn't press down anymore almost rear ended another car. I called ford dealership to have it checked out and the tech. Said the ABS module needs to be replace he told me this item should never went bad. I asked a couple of friends about this they told me parts like this should never go bad? I was wondering if this is on the recall list because this is a safety hazard!

Filed Jun 11, 2010 · Electrical · IA

Tl* the conytact owns a 1999 ford sports (n/a). The contact stated that there is a bad connection that could cause the vehicle to catch on fire. The contact had received a recall notice , but had not experienced and problem with the vehicle. The mileage is approximately 100,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Apr 4, 2009 · Electrical · 94,000 miles · OH · fire

1999 ford ranger. Windshield wipers activated for no reason and made shorting sound when turn signal lever was used. 2 days later while traveling home from pa. Rear of truck caught fire and in a matter of 3-4 seconds was a total loss traveling into the cab area. Interior was so burnt even the metal for the steering wheel was destroyed.I believe the was a short circuit in the wiring.

Filed Jan 27, 2009 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · MT · crash

Starting in 2007 my 1999 ford ranger would not go into 4 wheel dr.. I was alerted because the 4-high light started blinking to warn of a problem. After 8 trips to3 different repair shops, it will go into 4-high but it always slips out. It appears to be irrepairable. Also the 4-high light stays on even though it has dropped back into 2 wheel dr.. At 70 m.p.h., on ice and snow this is very dangerous!

Filed Jul 31, 2008 · Electrical · 190,962 miles · VA

Tl *the contact owns a 1999 ford ranger. The stereo would activate intermittently without warning. It also gets so hot that it is melting the plastic surrounding the stereo. As of july 31, 2008 the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The current mileage was 190,962.

Filed Aug 16, 2007 · Electrical · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford ranger. The contact stated that the speed control deactivation switch will be replaced by a fused wiring harness. He stated that brake fluid leaks into the deactivation switch, which could cause an underhood fire. He received a recall letter with the numbers 05s28. There had been no failure to date. The exact the federal safety agency recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 37,869.

Filed Sep 27, 2006 · Acceleration, Electrical · 56,920 miles · WI

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle suddenly accelerated rapidly while attempting to slow down. The vehicle's engine revved suddenly without warning. The transmission was placed in the neutral position in order to prevent from hitting the vehicle in front. The dealership determined this was a common problem with this vehicle and was caused by faulty wiring chafing from the wiring harness.

Filed Oct 26, 2005 · Electrical · CA

Dome lights stays on even when door is shut. Took to local dealership 4 times, would not repair without charge. Stays on even while driving and at night this can be a serious hazard. This has happened dozens of times in the last couple of years. I have to remove the fuse if I want to drive safely.