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 WIT…
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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.*AK
NHTSA ODI #758219
Mileage unknown · Jul 26, 2001
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THIS PROBLEM IS ON EVERY FORD RANGER I'VE SEEN OVER FIVE YEARS OLD. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #749237
Mileage unknown · Apr 11, 2001
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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.*AK
NHTSA ODI #743874
Mileage unknown · Mar 23, 2000
Exterior LightingVehicle Speed Control
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. *AK
NHTSA ODI #859088
Mileage unknown · May 22, 1998
Exterior LightingVehicle Speed Control
THE MALFUNCTIONING OF THE CRUISE CONTROL HAS CAUSED THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO BE INOPERATIVE. DEALER SAYS THE LIGHTS ARE CONNECTED TO THE CRUISE CONTROL. *AK
NHTSA ODI #823576
Mileage unknown · May 22, 1998
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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 ODI #536183
Mileage unknown · Jan 13, 1997
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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 ODI #807556
Mileage unknown · Mar 21, 1996
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WHILE DRIVING BRAKE SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED, WHEN UPON BRAKING, CAUSES BRAKE LIGHT TO STICK IN/OFF POSITION, RESULTINGIN NEAR ACCIDENTS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #981135
Mileage unknown · Mar 24, 1995
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TURN SIGNAL LEVER INDICATOR SLIPS AFTER PLACED IN POSITION. TT
NHTSA ODI #962535
Mileage unknown · Jan 29, 1995
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RUNNING LIGHTS SHORT OUT/FUSE BLOWS WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP IN ROAD. *SKD
THE STUDS WHICH ATTACH THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY CAN DEVELOP STRESS CORROSION CRACKING AFTER BEING OPERATED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOCATION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF A CRACK OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN ONE OR BOTH STUDS FRACTURING. THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VACUUM BOOSTER, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, PREVENTING THE SERVICE BRAKES FROM ACTIVATING INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY.
DURING EXTREME COLD, NORTHERN CLIMATE WINTER CONDITIONS, ICE CAN FORM IN THE THROTTLE BODY OF THE ENGINE CAUSING THE THROTTLE PLATE TO REMAIN IN THE HIGHWAY CRUISING POSITION AFTER THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED OR THE SPEED CONTROL IS DEACTIVATED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES CAN BE INCREASED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR INTAKE DUCT AND VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH REVISED UNITS.
THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL SELF-ADJUST PAWL DOES NOT LINE UP PROPERLY WITH THE SELF-ADJUST RACHET CAUSING THE PAWL TO SLIP OVER ONE OR MORE TEETH IN THE RACHET.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WHEN THE ABOVE OCCURS, IT CAN RESULT IN PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM INEFFECTIVENESS. THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL FREELY, IF THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT LEFT IN GEAR.
Remedy: A WEDGE WILL BE INSTALLED WHICH WILL SERVE TO LOCK THE PARKING BRAKE SELF-ADJUST MECHANISM PAWL INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RACHET. ALSO, OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO RELEASE AND REAPPLY THE PARKING BRAKE WHENEVER TOOTH SKIP OCCURS AND WILL BE REMINDED TO ALWAYS TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND LEAVE THE VEHICLE IN GEAR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
THE FRONT FUEL LINES HAVE A SECTION OF FLEXIBLE HOSE THAT IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO CRACKING WHICH CAN ALLOW FUEL LEAKAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: LEAKING FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FRONT FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY.
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EA95018 · Separation Of Master Cylinder
Opened Jun 19, 1995 · Closed Apr 2, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
FORD CONTINUES TO SUDY THE PROBLEM ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE WHY STUD FRACTURES ARE NOT FREQUENTLY OCCURRING IN OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY.LIKEWISE, ODI CONTINUES GATHERING INFORMATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE RECALL SCOPE SHOULD INCLUDE OTHER GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS.IF EVIDENCE INDICATES THE SCOPE SHOULD BE EXPANDED, ODI WILL REOPEN THE INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED.
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic
FORD CONTINUES TO SUDY THE PROBLEM ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE WHY STUD FRACTURES ARE NOT FREQUENTLY OCCURRING IN OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY.LIKEWISE, ODI CONTINUES GATHERING INFORMATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE RECALL SCOPE SHOULD INCLUDE OTHER GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS.IF EVIDENCE INDICATES THE SCOPE SHOULD BE EXPANDED, ODI WILL REOPEN THE INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
FORD CONTINUES TO SUDY THE PROBLEM ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE WHY STUD FRACTURES ARE NOT FREQUENTLY OCCURRING IN OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY.LIKEWISE, ODI CONTINUES GATHERING INFORMATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE RECALL SCOPE SHOULD INCLUDE OTHER GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS.IF EVIDENCE INDICATES THE SCOPE SHOULD BE EXPANDED, ODI WILL REOPEN THE INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED.
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