1997 Ford Ranger visibility problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1997 Ford Ranger — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“With all controls in off position, very hot air starts coming from floor vent (97 ford ranger) also when a/c is turned on,,hot air comes out. Replaced switch for heat/air control. *tr”
filed May 1, 2010
“While driving windshield wipers turn off and on whenever they want to. They sometimes will not run at all or they will stop running during use. The dome light also stays on and will not turn off causing a glare on the window. It started doing it with the passenger door then the driver's door…”
filed May 2, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Ranger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ranger | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 Ranger | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 Ranger | 5 | 4% |
| 2019 Ranger | 16 | 6% |
| 2010 Ranger | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Ranger | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 Ranger | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 Ranger | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 Ranger | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 Ranger | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 Ranger | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 Ranger | 5 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.