Dash Wiring problems of the 1997 Ford Ranger

Five problems related to dash wiring have been reported for the 1997 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Dash Wiring problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2003

Full instrument panel and interior light will not function. No lightsaccording to auto mechanic, potential severe internal wiring electrical problem.

2 Dash Wiring problem

Failure Date: 02/07/2003

A fire started under the dashboard.

3 Dash Wiring problem

Failure Date: 12/12/1998

Door chime and interior light will continue to operate up to and beyond a min of 3min after keys are removed from the ignition. Door chime and interior light will also come on while driving. Windshield wipers will also operate in an unnormal way,problem not as bad with cold outside temps.

4 Dash Wiring problem

Failure Date: 07/01/1998

No summary listed for this vehicle.

5 Dash Wiring problem

No summary listed for above vehicle.




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