I HAVE NOTICED IN THE PAST YEAR OR SO THAT THE HEADLIGHT BRIGHTNESS IS AFFECTED BY THE YELLOWING OF THE PLASTIC HEADLAMP COVERS. REPLACING THE BULB WILL NOT IMPROVE BRIGHTNESS. I BELIEVE THE CAUSE OF THIS IS LACK OF ULTRAVIOLET STABILIZERS IN THE PLASTIC AT THE TIME OF MANUFACTURING. THE WAY TO FIX THIS IS TO REPLACE THEM WITH NEW HEADLAMP COVERS. I DO NOT BELIEVE THAT I SHOULD PAY FOR THESE SINCE IT A DEFECT IN MY OPINION. THE NEW MODEL HEADLAMP COVERS APPEARS TO BE MANUFACTURED FROM A POLYCARBONATE MATERIAL WHICH IS OF A HIGHER QUALITY.
NHTSA complaint #758219 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tacoma, WA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
THIS PROBLEM IS ON EVERY FORD RANGER I'VE SEEN OVER FIVE YEARS OLD. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED.
NHTSA complaint #749237 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Portland, OR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
THIS IS ONE OF 12 FORD RANGERS THAT HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM... I WILL ONLY LIST ONE ON THE COMPLAINT UNTIL I HEAR BACK FROM SOMEBODY. THIS IS A MAJOR AND SERIOUS PROBLEM AND BEFORE SOMEBODY IS KILLED SHOULD BE ADDRESSED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.. I HAVE TRIED TO DEAL WITH FORD DIRECTLY, BUT THEY HAVE IGNORED MY CONCERNS.
NHTSA complaint #743874 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Seven Hils, OH
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
BRAKE SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO COME ON. SWITCH IS SOME HOW CONNECTED TO CRUISE CONTROL. WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED TO DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL, IT WILL ENGAGE WHEN BRAKES ARE LET GO. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.
NHTSA complaint #859088 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Boliva, NC
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
THE MALFUNCTIONING OF THE CRUISE CONTROL HAS CAUSED THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO BE INOPERATIVE. DEALER SAYS THE LIGHTS ARE CONNECTED TO THE CRUISE CONTROL.
NHTSA complaint #823576 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bolivia, NC
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
BRAKE LIGHTS AND CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. CAUSE UNKNOWN WENT TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM COULD BE ELECTRICAL COMPONENT BENEATH BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONCERN IS SAFETY.
NHTSA complaint #536183 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Adel, IA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
BRAKE LIGHTS: BRAKE LIGHTS AND CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK.CAUSE UNKNOWN: HAS NOT TAKEN VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR BECAUSE LAST TIME WAS TOLD IT WAS JUST A BLOWN BULB.
NHTSA complaint #807556 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Carterville, IL
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
WHILE DRIVING BRAKE SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED, WHEN UPON BRAKING, CAUSES BRAKE LIGHT TO STICK IN/OFF POSITION, RESULTINGIN NEAR ACCIDENTS.
NHTSA complaint #981135 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Alexandria, VA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
TURN SIGNAL LEVER INDICATOR SLIPS AFTER PLACED IN POSITION. TT
NHTSA complaint #962535 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Diego, CA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
RUNNING LIGHTS SHORT OUT/FUSE BLOWS WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP IN ROAD. *SKD
NHTSA complaint #479559 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.