This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
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.
Interior light staying on while driving. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on four occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Windshield wipers seem to have a mind of their own. The dome light also seems to have a mind of it's own. They both come on and go off when they want to.
The dome light stays on at all times which makes it difficult to drive at night. Also, sometimes the third brake light works and sometimes it will not. Truck was taken to the dealership. Dealer could not find a problem with the truck. Owner was shown how to remove the fuse if the problem happened again.
The interior dome light and ignition alarm will not stop/turn off when vehicle is turned off. The ignition alarm stops only when the key is removed, the dome light stays on for extreme extended periods of time. I have had this repaired once in 1998 or 99. Vehicle was under warranty. The Ford Motor Company refuses to correct their defect (12,000 mile/12mo period is up) even though it is recurring. This is a safety hazard. I can't drive at night, because I cannot see out of my windows.
I have a 1997 Ford Ranger XLT supercab. I purchased the car brand new in 1997. That year I noticed that the dome light in the car began to stay on. I would be driving at night and the light would stay on. Sometimes the only way to turn the light out is to pull the fuse out. I think this is very hazardous to myself and others driving. I have tried to fix the problem but nothing seems to fix this. This has happened the last two years around the colder months, but not in the warmer months. I think this is a defective part from Ford. The reason why is that I have two friends of mine who have 1997 Ford Ranger, they have and are experiencing the same problem. I have contacted Ford customer assistance on the internet and they have no idea what the problem is. I also called my dealership and they were no help. I am very frustrated about this. This should really be considered a safty recall. The fact that driving at night with your dome light on is illegal, and this can cause a serious hazzard to drivers at night.( dot number: ? )
Dome light will not shut off. When it does shut off, thier is a clicking sound and the light will blink on and off. Also, once it goes off it comes back on, and heats the light cover up. Deale rhas been contacted.
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- Auburn, CA, USA