Table 1 shows seven common exterior lighting related problems of the 1997 Ford Ranger. The number one most common problem is related to the headlights (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (two problems).
Dome light stays on after started and door closed and does not go off. Problem seeing at night. . . No way to turn off without removing the bulbs. Windshield wipers do not start when turned on the do not go off when switched off. Have to turn the wipers on then off again. Read details...
The dome light started turning itself on while parked in front of my house. Sometimes it would turn itself back off. It would also turn on while I was driving at night. I couldn't get the light cover off so I pulled the fuse which leaves me with no windshield washer squirter. Read details...
The dome light stays on at all times which makes it difficult to drive at night. Also, sometimes the third brake light works and sometimes it will not. Truck was taken to the dealership. Dealer could not find a problem with the truck. Read details...