My complaint isn't about my vehicle. My complaint pertains to pickup truck and SUV lighting. The lighting on these vehicles have become so bright that they blind oncoming drivers. In addition, I was recently blinded by the lights on a lifted pickup truck, that was following behind me. The lights on these vehicles have become so bright that they present a hazard to other drivers. This hazard is made worse when the vehicles are lifted (body or big wheels). Please consider taking action to address this problem.
2019 Ford Ranger lights problems
14 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 150.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 150
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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Ford Ranger lights problems in other years
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: tail lights
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger trucks. The inline electrical connector terminals for the rear lights may be misaligned or not properly seated, potentially causing the rear lights to function intermittently or not at all.
- Risk
- Intermittent or inoperative tail lamps can result in loss of stop, turn, rear position, and reverse lamp functions, which reduces the vehicle's visibility and may not fully alert other drivers that the vehicle is braking, turning, or reversing, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inline connector for loose terminals and replace the connectors, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 5, 2020. A renotification was sent on July 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S43.
Recall number 19V839000 · Recall details
What 2019 Ford Ranger owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
After hookup of any type of trailer to electrical on vehicle, left turn signal fails to operate on vehicle or trailer, and warning message is displayed on panel. After disconnection of trailer operation of all turn signals in vehicle resume as designed.
My tail lights just stopped working. I didn't know that they were out until someone behind me told me that they were out. I didn't have any collision, nothing like that. I called the Ford Dealership and they told me to bring it in so that they can see what the problem is. They have been having issues with tail lights just going out.
I took this vehicle in on 5-19-2020 for recall (19543/NSTSA Recall 19V‑839). Local dealership removed skid plate, inspection/pass. Over the next 3 yrs. the p/u was taken in because of battery drainage & then battery replacement. May 2024 it was taken in as all the rear lights stopped working (exactly what was stated in the recall letter would happen). Was told at the time that the topper, which a very reputable dealer put on, did the wiring wrong so I was charged over $1300 for repairing the wiring. The topper was put on in 2019, recall was 2020, and nothing was found then. An inspection was done and not replacement of rear lights wiring. I came very close to several rear-end collisions as I hadn't realized no rear lights in May 2024. Now, I'm getting "System Off to save battery. Please turn ignition off or start engine" again on the console. I've contacted Ford at Dearborn and was referred back to local dealership and they have given me the run around. I was in a week and half ago to show them all the paperwork, was told they'd look it over and give me a call. I've heard nothing. I'm upset that the recall work wasn't done in 2020 but had to pay for the same work to be done in 2024. Since the work done in May 2024 really didn't handle the battery being drained, I'd like a new pickup as this one seems to be a lemon, or the dealership isn't doing what they said they did. I have paperwork, but it wouldn't scan onto document.
The blindspot sensor on my truck appears to have gotten very hot. It melted the tail light and the wiring harness.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the driver’s side rear taillight intermittently failed to illuminate while depressing the brake pedal. The contact also stated that the horn failed to operate as needed. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer where he was informed that his vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V839000 (Exterior Lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred him to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle remained at the dealer unrepaired. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.
I have two ford trucks and both have instrument panels that are impossible to read in daylight except for the speedometers. They both have the dash lights turned up as bright as they will go. Not being able to read my instrument panel gauges is a danger for multiple reasons.
Safety recall 19v‑839 have letter stating parts are available took vehicle in to dealer 07/23/2020 no parts available, it is 08/04/2020 still no parts available and dealer can not tell me when parts will be available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 ford ranger. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v839000 (exterior lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Ford issued a letter noting the federal safety agency recall 19v‑839 in january 2020. I have heard nothing since that latter and wasted much time with my local ford dealer trying to get information on the recall. They said "no part was available". This is an unacceptable safety issue by ford. We need the truck inspected and fixed.
Questions about the 2019 Ford Ranger lights
Does the 2019 Ford Ranger have lights problems?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the lights of the 2019 Ford Ranger, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2019 Ford Ranger lights problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 150 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Ford Ranger lights?
Yes, 1 recall: 19V839000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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 2019 Ford Ranger problems
Transmission 92Electrical 41Engine 31Visibility 24Suspension 21Brakes 20Driver assistance 16Acceleration 12Fuel system 9Seats 9Seat belts 7Steering 5Airbags 4Wheels 4Body 3Tires 2
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