1999 Ford Ranger Electrical system Problems

“Tail lights operate intermittently. While operating the vehicle on the road at night, this could pose a safety hazard. Other drivers have indicated to me that the tail lights were not working even though the headlights are on and the light switch is in the on position. Spot checks by me show that sometimes they are working and sometimes they are not. Search engine results indicate that this is a common problem with this vehicle.”

“I have had numerous problems with the electrical system, the door ajar light stays on when doors are shut. Also the interior lights stay on when the doors are shut. The problems started about 3 months after I bought the truck. Of course that was after the warranty ran out.”

“1999 Ford Ranger. Windshield wipers activated for no reason and made shorting sound when turn signal lever was used. 2 days later while traveling home from pa. Rear of truck caught fire and in a matter of 3-4 seconds was a total loss traveling into the cab area. Interior was so burnt even the metal for the steering wheel was destroyed.I believe the was a short circuit in the wiring.”

“Tl *the contact owns a 1999 Ford Ranger. The stereo would activate intermittently without warning. It also gets so hot that it is melting the plastic surrounding the stereo. As of july 31, 2008 the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The current mileage was 190,962.”

“Intermittently windshield wipers operated on their own. While driving windshield wipers malfunctioned. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the electrical relay switch needed to be replaced.”