1994 Ford Ranger Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 2%of 438 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1994 Ford Ranger, 2% of the 438 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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, filed 2001-04“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, filed 2002-02“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, filed 2000-03“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, filed 1998-05“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, filed 1997-01Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2022 | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 6 | 5% |
| 2019 | 14 | 5% |
| 2011 | 9 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 | 6 | 2% |
| 2002 | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 14 | 2% |
| 1999 | 13 | 2% |
| 1998 | 16 | 3% |
| 1997 | 14 | 3% |
| 1996 | 17 | 4% |
| 1995 | 15 | 5% |
| 1994 | 10 | 2% |
| 1993 | 7 | 3% |
| 1992 | 4 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1994 Ford Ranger
116 complaintsFuel system
63 complaintsTires
54 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
49 complaintsSuspension
30 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsSeats
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Ford Ranger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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