2011 Ford Ranger Electrical system Problems

“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. …”

“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 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.”