1999 Ford Ranger: headlights failing or too dim

8 of the 755 complaints about the 1999 Ford Ranger describe headlights failing or too dim.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Headlights failing or too dim by model year

2024
1
2022
2
2020
2
2019
2
2011
5
2009
1
2008
2
2005
1
2004
3
2003
2
2002
3
2001
1
2000
6
1999
8
1998
8
1997
4
1996
9
1995
8
1994
1
1993
4
1992
2
1991
1
1990
1

What owners say

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 Jul 21, 2004 · Lights, Visibility · 36,000 miles · NY

Wipers didn't operate correctly - was recalled fix and worked okay for a while now currently come on all by themselves or when you put high beams or blinker on. My door ajar light came on without a door open and the dome lights came on and drained down my battery. Ford has not been contacted yet.

Filed Jan 22, 2004 · Visibility · 70,000 miles · IL

Windshield wipers periodically failed to function properly. Windshield wipers came on by themselves or came on when the switch for the headlight or turn signal was engaged.

Filed Nov 8, 2001 · Electrical · PA

High beam fog light wires are coming out and causing fog light to be inoperative. License plate socket bulb had turned copper wires black.

Filed Jul 6, 2000 · Visibility · PA

While driving on the highway and all of sudden windshield wipers would come on. In a rainstorm windshield wiper wouldn't go on high speed. But when putting the high beam on, the wipers came on. Contacted dealer .

Filed May 10, 2000 · Electrical · MA

An electrical problem in the dash control module, causing windshield wipers to work intermittently/ headlights to flicker on/off, and vehicle does not idle properly. Dealer has been contacted.

Filed Apr 7, 2000 · Brakes, Lights · GA

Suspension alignment--dealer has made two attempts to correct constant wandering of vehicle toward low side of road. Unable to correct, vehicle drifts unless constantly corrected. Brake system--first reported to dealer as severe grabbing/pulling to right (vehicle will almost change lanes). Rotors machined, then pulled left. Dealer tried same remedy again, returned to pulling right. Last attempt, tried to correct suspension/front-end alignment problems to alleviate braking problems. Head lights--failed without warning at interstate speed. Running lights continued to operate. Spontaneously turned on again after about three minutes. Dealer unable to diagnose/correct failure.

Filed Jan 15, 2000 · Lights · PA

Defective right front headlight assembly. Causes beam to flucuate erratically when driving , specifically over rough areas of road. Have returned the vehicle to the dealer twice with no satisfaction. Dealer proposed repair that I will not agree to because a) it is has not been approved by ford motor co b) it will negate the ability to adjust the headlight assembly should the need arise.