Ford Ranger owners have reported 363 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 25 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (192 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiring (26 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
While driving between 5-10 mph on a dry, smooth paved road, the transmission began cycling through 4wd modes and began shifting from normal mode to 4wd sand mode, I was able to pull over and park, but the transmission continued shifting and fully transitioned to 4wd mode. Read details...
High beam lights failed on, the hi-lo beam switch in turn, hazard, wiper combo switch later overheated, burn up, smoke in cabin causing complete loss of lamps, wipers at night in rain. Clearly a common issue based on web. Read details...
1999 Ford Ranger. Windshield wipers activated for no reason and made shorting sound when turn signal lever was used. 2 days later while traveling home from PA. Rear of truck caught fire and in a matter of 3-4 seconds was a total loss traveling into the cab area. Read details...
I sent in a hard copy letter and an e-mail to Ford service in June of 2009. Upon stopping at a party store with my foot applying pressure to the brake pedal, my Ford 2001 Ranger v6 XLT 4x4 motor suddenly accelerated nearly going into the store. Read details...
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the speed control deactivation switch will be replaced by a fused wiring harness. He stated that brake fluid leaks into the deactivation switch, which could cause an underhood fire. He received a recall letter with the numbers 05s28. Read details...