2005 Ford Ranger electrical problems

Filed May 10, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · FL

I had the air bags replaced, after new airbags were installed. Air bag warning light was flashing, code 27, which means passenger air bag bypass module # f81b-14bz68-ad. Module had a bad indicator lamp which in turns disables the entire air bag system. So in my opinion ford should repair this so that I can have air bags to protect me. With this lamp not fixed I have no air bags, so the recall was useless. I need this fixed and think it should be considered a safety issue along with the air bag recall. I spoke to ford and they informed me that it was or maybe is an issue, no commitment there. I cannot afford the inspection costs but you tube gave me all the information I need to know, the $89 for inspection and $125. For parts and installation are way out of my budget. This is a safety matter that needs to be addressed. Yes this is a constant condition to the ford ranger as it sites now. The you tube site I used is: www,youtube.com/watch?v=u5mayzjctm, so anyone can diagnosis my truck. Don't need $89.00

Filed Sep 29, 2017 · Electrical, Fuel system · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford ranger. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stopped in the middle of traffic without warning. The vehicle was coasted to the contact's residence and the contact replaced the fuel filter. The failure recurred and the contact replaced the fuel pump. The failure recurred a third time and the vehicle was taken to an unknown independent mechanic who diagnosed and replaced the inertia switch. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was not provided.

Filed Jul 18, 2016 · Electrical · 127,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford ranger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle able to be restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000.

Filed Jun 7, 2013 · Brakes, Electrical · 1,000 miles · CA

Electric fuel inertia kill switch malfunction(over heating and causing eng> shutdown while driving!) extremely dangerous!!

Filed Apr 22, 2013 · Electrical · 52,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford ranger. The contact stated that the inertia switch malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to stall while the contact attempted to park. The vehicle would also sporadically fail to start. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic, who advised the contact that the inertia switch needed to be replaced. The contact did not have the switch replaced. The failure mileage was 52,000.

Filed Mar 6, 2013 · Electrical, Fuel system · 85,000 miles · CA

As a passenger entered my truck, their foot hit the inertia switch killing the fuel system. This has now happened approximately 15 times, 3 of which no passenger was even in the truck. This switch is placed in a commonly kicked area and once tripped the first time it becomes extremely sensitive to vibration. One time it cut off while I was idling in line at a drive-thru. It should be recalled and relocated.

Filed Nov 27, 2012 · Electrical, Fuel system · 87,000 miles · FL

Multiple shut offs from the inertia switch has been going on for 2+ years after driving for 30-40 mins truck will just shut down while driving has happened on the interstate, driving around town or sitting at stop light. Ended up melting the connection. Have replaced.

Filed Jun 26, 2012 · Electrical, Fuel system · 13,000 miles · MI

Driving on i75 when engine stopped. I lost all power. Was able to coast off the road and onto the shoulder. After five minutes, truck started and drove home without any further problem. Continued to have same problem, didn't matter what speed I was driving or if I was stopped at a light, and it would stop repeatedly in one week or go for months without a problem. Truck would stop and would eventually restart within a couple minutes or up to 30 minutes after it had stopped. I repeatedly had to coast or push this truck from the roadway without any power steering. In early 2011, the truck stopped three times in one day. The third time, it stopped in front of friendly ford, monroe, mi. They kept it for two weeks but it only stopped running for them one time and it repaired itself before they could find the problem. In may of 2012, it began stopping multiple times in one day. It stopped and would not restart and I had it towed to crest ford in flat rock, mi. They discovered the fuel shutoff inertia switch had failed and replaced it and the pig tail wiring harness. It apparently had overheated for some time and had melted the wiring harness into the switch. I paid $367.94 for these repairs. At this time the truck only had 28,370 miles on it. The truck was used very little and was always kept inside my garage. The dealer told me to contact ford for possible reimbursement. Ford told me they did not have a recall for this problem at this time but to keep my receipt in case of a future recall. I feel this is a safety problem. This switch is designed to shut off the fuel pump during a crash so as not to feed a fire. I googled for "ford ranger defective inertia switch," and found thousands of similar complaints where their ranger would suddenly stop and eventually would require the inertia switch to be replaced and in some instances, it was replaced as many as three times during ownership. *jb updated 07/19/12

Filed Aug 15, 2011 · Electrical · 69,283 miles · ID

Engine died when slowing for a turning vechicle an busy city street. Engine would not start and was unable to move vechicle out of traffic lane until tow truck arrived. Repair facility engine analysis identified the fuel pump inertia shutoff switch which as the fault. It would not reset and was replaced.

Filed Aug 14, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · 56,121 miles · CA

Driving on freeway approximately 30 to 40 minutes at 55-70mph and engine shuts down with no warning. Pull over wait a few minutes and engine starts. Drive another 30 to 40 minutes and engine shuts down. Pull over wait a few minutes - engine starts. Went to put gas in truck and engine would not start. Reset fuel inertia/shut down switch and truck started.