Wiring problems of the 1996 Ford Ranger

Seven problems related to wiring have been reported for the 1996 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 03/09/2005

While vehicle was parked for 1 hourr a fire started under the hood. The fire was put out, and vehicle was totaled. Dealership was notified, but did not resolved the problem.

2 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 03/20/2000

Driving on interstate @ approx 60 mph when the engine quit running, actted like a wire had burnt into because the engine stopped and ran intermittent about 3 times.

3 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 07/29/1999

Steering column wiring shorted out resulting in burning. Mjs.

4 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 08/08/1996

Wiring assembly failed.

5 Wiring problem

Rpm gauge not working .

6 Wiring problem

Chime and light won't go out, wipers have short. I fear a fire due to overheated electrical wiring/components.

7 Wiring problem

Consumer was involved in a collision in which the vehicle caught on fire inside on the driver's side. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.




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