Ford Ranger owners have reported 2 problems related to defogger controls (under the visibility category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Ranger based on all problems reported for the Ranger.
Blend air door failed and will not operate on 1996 Ford Ranger resulting in inoperative defrosters. Ford wants $700 to repair problem. Numberous web site forums report this to be a chronic and frequent problem with 93-96 Ford Ranger/explorer and mountaineer vehicles.
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The control switch for heat/air has to be turned to the off position. If not, the heat is uncontrollable and stifling.
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