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.
High beam lights failed on, the hi-lo beam switch in turn, hazard, wiper combo switch later overheated, burn up, smoke in cabin causing complete loss of lamps, wipers at night in rain. Clearly a common issue based on web. If you are going to send full load current with no control relays force a higher standard on design margins and and mttf. You have (4) head lamps on a car no reason a design should be allowed to cause all (4) to failure. Force multiple relays, modules, and contacts, wiring circuits and fuses. Also fix the blinding headlight issues. I see almost no difference between lo and hi beams on new cars and see spots for 30 seconds after passing cars on lo. Set standards and force certs on every new head light design. Dot/NHTSA should be liable for any crashes related to being blinded with headlights
2011 Ford Ranger could be related to Ford's safety recall no. 11C18. : on 09-06-19, during night time, a co-worker following this vehicle reported to the owner that all rear tail lights; brake lights, and emergency flashers have stopped working. On-09-07- 2019, the fuses were checked and appear to be good. Back up lights work and all dash lights and lights to the vehicle front work. The VIN for this 2011 truck apparently is not part of the recall even though it sounds like it could be the same problem. The vehicle will be taken to a Ford dealer the week of 09-09-2019 for repair.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Ranger. While driving at any speed, the turn signals, tail lights, hazard warning indicator, and flashers failed to operate without warning. The failures recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to court street Ford (815-306-0491, located at 558 william R latham senior dr, bourbonnais, il 60914) and repaired. The contact did not provide details of the diagnosis and the parts that were replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 62.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Ranger. While driving approximately 25 mph, the ignition wiring rubbed against the emergency brake mechanism and caused the vehicle to shut off. The contact replaced the fuse, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
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- Casselberry, FL, USA