2000 Ford Ranger Interior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 0%of 670 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the interior lighting of the 2000 Ford Ranger, 0% of the 670 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles.
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.
“Door ajar light/ dome light comes on. Also buzzer comes on whenever making right or left turns . Even going over bump can trigger this on 2000 Ford Ranger.”
NHTSA complaint #10148902, filed 2006-01, 85,000 miles“On frequent occasions the interior overhead cabin light comes on for no apparent reason and will stay on for long periods of time along with the door ajar light even though the doors are securely closed. If left unattended with the bulbs in place this will run your battery down and cause your vehicle not to start.”
NHTSA complaint #10105832, filed 2005-01Interior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Ford Ranger
139 complaintsBody and structure
105 complaintsBrakes
78 complaintsSuspension
72 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
69 complaintsAir bags
67 complaintsVehicle speed control
55 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsEngine cooling
37 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Ford Ranger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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