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2000 Ford Ranger lights problems

16 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 85,000.

owner complaints
16
of this car's complaints
2%
typical mileage
85,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Turn signal: switch
    3
  • Turn signal: flasher unit
    2
  • Tail lights
    2
  • Headlights
    2
  • Turn signal
    1
  • Headlights: switch
    1
  • Hazard flashing warning lights: unit
    1
  • Brake lights
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Ford Ranger lights problems in other years

1990199520002005201020202026

Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Ford Ranger lights

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Headlights 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2000 Ford Ranger owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 22, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 107,305 miles · TX

Starting from home, the vehicle had no indication of trouble lights in the instrument panel. Then, driving about 2 miles and up the bridge, suddenly the vehicle slowly came to a stop within quick time and stalled on the uphill direction. A few attempts to restart, I was not successful. The police was called and came to push the ranger down the bridge to the safety area and waiting two hours later for the tow-truck to tow to the ford dealer. And, the diagnosis was that the fuel pump is out. This vehicle had histories of repair since the first year and thereafter .

Filed May 27, 2010 · Lights · 86,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford ranger. The contact stated the brake lights failed and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer disconnected the cruise control however, the failure persisted. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer but he was unable to provide a remedy for the failure. The manufacturer had not yet been contacted. The failure mileage was 86,000 and the current mileage was 90,000. Updated 07/19/10 *bf updated 07/21/10

Filed May 3, 2010 · Lights · 81,300 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford ranger. While traveling at speeds of 65 MPH, the contact began to smell an unusual burning odor. The headlights failed moments after noticing the odor. The contact stated the failure had occurred at least three times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for further inspection of the headlight failure. The failure mileage was 81,300 and the current mileage was 81,318.

Filed May 2, 2006 · Lights · 131,000 miles · GA

Dt*: the contact stated smoke came from the steering column while attempting to use the left turn signal. Although the dealer was consulted no inspections were made.

Filed Jan 28, 2006 · Lights · 85,000 miles · WI

Door ajar light/ dome light comes on. Also buzzer comes on whenever making right or left turns . Even going over bump can trigger this on 2000 ford ranger.

Filed Jun 28, 2005 · Lights · 64,000 miles · IN

On several occasions, the left turn signal has failed to work properly - when it fails, the signal will either not come on at all or will remain lit continuously (instead of flashing), even if the turn signal switch is off. In addition, when the signal fails, smoke comes out of the steering column near the hazard flasher switch and/or turn signal switch. I have ordered a replacement turn signal switch (and will be replacing it as soon as the new part arrives) - I will keep the old part.

Filed Mar 18, 2005 · Lights · GA

While turning on the turn signal driver noticed smoke coming from the steering column. Driver pulled over. The cause has not been determined. Driver will contact the dealer in the near future.

Filed Jan 5, 2005 · Lights · MS

On frequent occasions the interior overhead cabin light comes on for no apparent reason and will stay on for long periods of time along with the door ajar light even though the doors are securely closed. If left unattended with the bulbs in place this will run your battery down and cause your vehicle not to start.

Filed Mar 7, 2003 · Lights, Visibility · 61,000 miles · IN

The windshield wipers failed, and the headlights cut off intermittently. *jb the headlights would go out 40-50 seconds at a time. The consumer stated that he has experienced the same problem as recall #b00b40. The dealer stated that the recall doesn't pertain to his vehicle and they would have to diagnose the problem to determine how to assist him. Scc

Filed Feb 4, 2003 · Lights · 68,000 miles · WV

The headlights went out, and wouldn't come back on. The dealership indicated the headlight switch might have a short in it. Please provide more details. Ph

Questions about the 2000 Ford Ranger lights

Does the 2000 Ford Ranger have lights problems?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the lights of the 2000 Ford Ranger, 2% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2000 Ford Ranger lights problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 85,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Ford Ranger lights?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford Ranger have the most lights problems?

The Ford Ranger model years with the most lights complaints are 1997 (44 complaints), 1995 (40 complaints) and 1998 (35 complaints).

Other 2000 Ford Ranger problems

Tires 139Body 105Brakes 78Suspension 72Transmission 69Airbags 67Acceleration 55Engine 43Electrical 38Fuel system 26Steering 25Seat belts 23Wheels 7Locks 6Seats 5Visibility 4

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