High beam lights failed on, the hi-lo beam switch in turn, hazard, wiper combo switch later overheated, burn up, smoke in cabin causing complete loss of lamps, wipers at night in rain. Clearly a common issue based on web. If you are going to send full load current with no control relays force a higher standard on design margins and and mttf. You have (4) head lamps on a car no reason a design should be allowed to cause all (4) to failure. Force multiple relays, modules, and contacts, wiring circuits and fuses. Also fix the blinding headlight issues. I see almost no difference between lo and hi beams on new cars and see spots for 30 seconds after passing cars on lo. Set standards and force certs on every new head light design. Dot/the federal safety agency should be liable for any crashes related to being blinded with headlights
2011 Ford Ranger: headlights failing or too dim
5 of the 235 complaints about the 2011 Ford Ranger describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 105,000
- recalls
- 1
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the dealer wanted to charge the contact to complete the repair because the air bag was deployed. The contact stated that prior to the recall appointment, he had a crash with a deer which deployed the driver's side front air bag. The contact stated that he was driving at approximately 20 MPH during the impact. The contact stated that the deer crashed into the passenger side of the vehicle and only cracked the passenger side front headlight. The contact stated that the dealer was unwilling to complete the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 235,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford ranger. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights, taillights, and horn became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was like the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v352000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was not repaired. Washington ford located at 507 washington road, washington, pa 15301 and the manufacturer were contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford ranger. The contact stated that the high beam head lights failed to illuminate. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
We have had a problem with our 2011 ford ranger since buying it on 10-24-15. Notice it after one day and took it back to dealership. They said it was fine and we went back another time to complain and they didn't care. The high beam headlights only works intermittently. My husband goes to work in the dark and we live in a rural area. This also affect us using truck at night. The truck was in motion.
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: tail lights
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from january 25, 2011, through april 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service parts distributed to dealers for certain 2004 through 2011 model year ranger trucks, 2002 through 2005 model year excursion vehicles, and 2002 through 2007 model year f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the multi-function switch was shipped with a subcomponent (slider) that may experience deformation. A multi-function switch with a deformed slider may malfunction causing the turn signal, tail lights, hazard warning signal flashers and/or brake lights not to activate.
- Risk
- Non-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the switches free of charge. The safety recall began on august 15, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 11V352000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2011 Ford Ranger headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 2011 Ford Ranger?
5 of 235 owner complaints about the 2011 Ford Ranger (2%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
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