1996 Ford Ranger interior lighting problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the interior lighting on the 1996 Ford Ranger — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dashlights are not working. Consumer sees soot on the dash sometimes and smells something burning. Dealer determined amps on factory installed fuses are too high. Cannot remedy the problem. *ak consumer states that the fuses should have been a 30 amp. *scc”
filed Jul 29, 2002
“Intermittent problem with the courtesy lights and trunk cargo lights staying on while driving or parking. Blower motor would come on and go off while the switch are in the off mode or in the on mode. Dealer and manufactrer were not notified at this time. *ak the abs brakes lock up on wet pavement…”
filed Jun 10, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Interior Lighting problems in other Ranger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Ranger | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 Ranger | 2 | 0% |
| 2000 Ranger | 2 | 0% |
| 1999 Ranger | 13 | 2% |
| 1998 Ranger | 19 | 3% |
| 1997 Ranger | 34 | 8% |
| 1995 Ranger | 29 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Ford Ranger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.