Electrical System Related Problems of the 1998 Ford Ranger

Table 1 shows ten common electrical system related problems of the 1998 Ford Ranger. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the underhood wiring (four problems).


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1998 Ford Ranger

The Electrical System problem

My fuse #27 for backup lights and the o/d keeps blowing out and now the o/d light flashes sometimes I pulled the cover off of the steering column but the o/d cord wasn�t pinched or damaged also no appearance of any wire touching anything   Read details...

The Underhood Wiring problem

My 1998 Ford Ranger caught fire on July 31, 2006. The truck had been parked in front of our house and the engine had been turned off. Minutes later, the vehicle unexpectedly caught fire under the hood and a watchful neighbor called the fire department.   Read details...

The Horn Assembly problem

Truck was parked at the veterinarian and I had gone inside with my two dogs. After about 15 or 20 minutes someone outside was blowing there car horn. The receptionist looked out and then told me my truck was on fire. I ran outside and smoke and flames were coming out from under the hood.   Read details...


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