Anti-theft Controller Problems of Ford Ranger

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the anti theft system engaged without warning. The contact mentioned that instrument panel went completely blank and the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that there was moisture and corrosion on the wire connectors. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 82,000.

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I have a 2000 Ford Ranger. For the last year, I have had issues with various electrical systems, including the door sensors failing, interior lights not working or not bright enough, and anti-theft light flashing (I do not have an anti-theft system, just a flashing red light on the dashboard). Then a month ago, I came to a stop sign, stopped, and turned on the left turn signal. The turn signal light flashed on and stayed on and then two puffs of smoke came out of the steering column. I drove a mile to my home and shut the truck off. The steering column was hot to the touch but I did not see any other evidence of a fire. After some research and discovering that the Ford explorer had a recalled multi-switch, located in the steering column, I had the multi-switch replaced in my Ranger. The door sensors still don't work (the dome light stays on), but all the other electrical issues have been resolved and I have not seen any more smoke. This month's issue of consumer reports noted a recall for Ford Rangers from 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 for a faulty cruise control switch. My Ranger does not have cruise control; however, according to my mechanic this recall involves the same multi-switch.

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Anti-theft system failed and needed to be replaced.

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When trying to start the vehicle anti theft device would activate, causing the vehicle not to start. Driver contacted dealership. A technician disabled the relay.

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Engine check light will continuously come on and stay on. Also, alarm will come on from time to time, causing vehicle to shut off. Contacted dealer who could not find cause of problem. The door switches will not allow the interior light to go off until the vehicle is in full motion with the clutch let all the way out. When backing up in the dark it is hard to see out of the back window because of the interior light being illuminated.

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The interior dome light and ignition alarm will not stop/turn off when vehicle is turned off. The ignition alarm stops only when the key is removed, the dome light stays on for extreme extended periods of time. I have had this repaired once in 1998 or 99. Vehicle was under warranty. The Ford motor company refuses to correct their defect (12,000 mile/12mo period is up) even though it is recurring. This is a safety hazard. I can't drive at night, because I cannot see out of my windows.