Four problems related to headlights have been reported for the 1997 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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. Shift knob comes off when pulling shift lever from 1st to 2nd and 3rd to 4th. Makes shifting difficult while starting up a hill and merging on the freeway because the knob slips off completely and the shifter ends up in the neutral position.
While driving at nightthe headlights would go out. There would be no warning. Took vehicle to dealer at least 4 different times for headlights. Problem could not be located.
Headlight relay failed. Nlm.
At intermittent times for a varrying length of time headlights will cut off. Dealer cannot find the problem and puts the truck back on the road.