Headlights Problems of Ford Ranger

I was driving down the road when I smelled smoke and saw flames coming out from under the hood and the power to the vehicle began to cut out making it difficult to move or steer the truck to safety I then exited the vehicle and flames were coming out of the front passenger side good and headlight. So I called the fire department and they came and sprayed the truck putting the flames out. And cutting the wires to the battery.

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights, taillights, and horn became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was like NHTSA campaign number: 11v352000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was not repaired. Washington Ford located at 507 washington road, washington, PA 15301 and the manufacturer were contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. Ah.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that each time the high beam light being use, it failed the headlights from illuminated. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000. Aw.

We have had a problem with our 2011 Ford Ranger since buying it on 10-24-15. Notice it after one day and took it back to dealership. They said it was fine and we went back another time to complain and they didn't care. The high beam headlights only works intermittently. My husband goes to work in the dark and we live in a rural area. This also affect us using truck at night. The truck was in motion.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Ranger. While traveling at speeds of 65 mph, the contact began to smell an unusual burning odor. The headlights failed moments after noticing the odor. The contact stated the failure had occurred at least three times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for further inspection of the headlight failure. The failure mileage was 81,300 and the current mileage was 81,318.

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The plastic headlight lens are severely cloudy, a lot worse as time time goes on. . . . Years ago, when I bought the truck they were clear, now they are very - very opac, cloudy, so bad that you can't even see the headlight bulb ! there are many vehicles that have the same problem! so many, in fact that the part store aftermarket industries have come out with a restoration kit . I am sure that the cloudy, opac lens do severely lessen the amount of light emitted through the lens. My opinion on this is that the type of plastic selected by Ford seemed fine back in 1998 but over a period of years the plastic deteriorates. My recommendations is to have the manufactures replace them. By, I did buy the kit from a parts store and it is called headlight restorer / defogger kit. Myheadlight. Com . My brother and I hand buffed his 2001 Jeep headlights and it took us almost 2 hours ! it did help the amount of lighting! p. S. Sorry, haven't got spell-check. . . .

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I was blinded by oncoming head lights not set to high beam and distraction from very bright head lights in rear view mirror (also not on high beam). The source is Ford Ranger pickups built in the last 5 years. Other makes of trucks and SUV's can be bad, but the Ranger is the worst of the bunch.

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The steering wheel contained an excessive amount of play. . The steering failed on three occasions. The power steering pump was replaced. Ph. The head light bulb was replaced, and the door latches were lubricated.

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The windshield wipers failed, and the headlights cut off intermittently. The headlights would go out 40-50 seconds at a time. The consumer stated that he has experienced the same problem as recall #b00b40. The dealer stated that the recall doesn't pertain to his vehicle and they would have to diagnose the problem to determine how to assist him. Scc.

While driving on highway in the dark, lights will go out without prior warning, consumer had to touch dimmer switch so that lights will come back on. Switch had been replaced before under warranty. But, currently was not working again, consumer fees if it gets fixed again, it will not work again later on.

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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.

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Headlights went out when using turn signal switch to signal lane change while overtaking slower moving vehicle at night. Headlights came back on after touching turn signal switch stalk. Switch stalk has excessive up-and-down play; able to reproduce incident at will by slightly moving switch stalk up (toward steering wheel). Vehicle now at dealer for repair.

Defective right front headlight assembly. Causes beam to flucuate erratically when driving , specifically over rough areas of road. Have returned the vehicle to the dealer twice with no satisfaction. Dealer proposed repair that I will not agree to because a) it is has not been approved by Ford motor CO b) it will negate the ability to adjust the headlight assembly should the need arise.

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While driving headlights went off. After putting the headlights on high beam, the light came back on. Problem was reported to the manufacturer. Consumer has not experienced any problems at this time.

Suspension alignment--dealer has made two attempts to correct constant wandering of vehicle toward low side of road. Unable to correct, vehicle drifts unless constantly corrected. Brake system--first reported to dealer as severe grabbing/pulling to right (vehicle will almost change lanes). Rotors machined, then pulled left. Dealer tried same remedy again, returned to pulling right. Last attempt, tried to correct suspension/front-end alignment problems to alleviate braking problems. Head lights--failed without warning at interstate speed. Running lights continued to operate. Spontaneously turned on again after about three minutes. Dealer unable to diagnose/correct failure.

Driving down road all headlights go out.

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.

Both headlights go out while driving, come back on within ten seconds. Occurs only once or twice in 3 to 4 month time frame. Ford and dealer can not help. Oiginally taken to dealer for repair on 5/16/97. Could not find problem. Ford customer service has no info related in their data base. Very serious problem. I haved tried to identify problem on my own (electrical engineer) but wiring diagrams do not explain the problem. I beleive there is a circuit breaker inline that does not show in the Ford wiring details for this truck. I cannot verify this thru Ford. Would have to tear truck appart to find.

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.

Inside head light inoperable. Yh.