1994 FORD RANGER Electrical System Problems
7 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical System Issues in the 1994 FORD RANGER
7 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 FORD RANGER. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
7
Complaints
1
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical System Complaints
COMPLAINT: HIGH RISK OF ACCIDENT DUE TO ENGINE SHUT DOWN. SUBJECT: IGNITION MODULE SAFETY COMPLAINT. 6 OUT OF 7 BAD COMMENTS: PROBLEM: 1994 FORD RANGER PICKUP DIES FREQUENTLY AND SPORADICALLY AFTER IGNITION MODULE REPLACEMENT BY AUTO MECHANIC. FIRST 2 OEM MODULES FROM ADVANCE AUTO TEST BAD AT PARTS DEALER. THIRD MODULE IS FORD MOTOR CRAFT AND IS ASSUMED GOOD. SEVERAL NEW PARTS INSTALLED INCLUDING CRANK SENSOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL RELAY, TIMING BELT, EEC (COMPUTER), WATER PUMP, EEC RELAY. SPORADIC DYING CONTINUES. FORD MODULE TESTED AT AUTO ZONE AND FAILS, BUT NEW AUTO ZONE DURALAST MODULE IS TESTED FOR COMPARISON AND PASSES. MECHANIC RETURNS MODULE AND ORDERS NEW ONE FROM ADVANCE AUTO. IT FAILS TEST IN STORE. MECHANIC ORDERS ANOTHER THAT PASSES AT ADVANCE BUT FAILS AT AUTO ZONE ON DURALAST TEST. I INSTALL MODULE AND IT FAILS A QUARTER MILE FROM HOUSE. MECHANIC GETS ANOTHER MOTOR CRAFT MODULE FROM FORD...
OUR 1994 FORD RANGER STARTED ON FIRE WHILE SITTING IN ARE DRIVEWAY, FOR AND HOUR. IT BURNT ALL ELECTRICAL HARNESS. *TR
1994 FORD RANGER STARTED UP ON IT'S OWN WHEN GETTING A JUMP. CLUTCH SHIFT OUT OF PARK INTO REVERSE WENT ACROSS THE STREET HIT A FENCE POST, SCRAPED CAR BUMPERS AND A TELEPHONE POLE**SB THE CONSUMER STATED HE TRIED TO START THE VEHICLE AND THOUGHT THE BATTERY WAS DEAD, HOOKED THE JUMPER CABLES TO THE VEHICLE WENT INSIDE AND CAME BACK OUT TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS, OFF IT STARTED AND JUMPED INTO GEAR STRUCK NEIGHBOR'S VEHICLE AND THEN THE TELEPHONE POLE. THE CONSUMER PROVIDED ILLINOIS MOTORIST REPORT. *TR
WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE FOR INSPECTION. THE CAUSE HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. *AK THE CONSUMERS SON TURNED ON THE DEFROSTER AND SMOKE FILLED THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *TC
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WHEN DRIVING IN WET WEATHER AND WATER SPLASHES ON ENGINE, THERE IS A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FUNCTIONS INCLUDING POWER STEERING, AND OTHER FUNCTIONS
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WHEN GOING THROUGH PUDDLES OF WATER, EXPERIECED ELECTRICAL FAILURES. *AK
STATIC ELECTRICITY CREATED WHEN DRIVER EXITED VEHICLE RESULTED IN FIRE WHEN DRIVER REACHED FOR FUEL FILLER NOZZLE TO FILL GAS TANK. *AW
Other 1994 FORD RANGER Problem Areas
Parking Brakeconventional
34 complaints
Tires
28 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
24 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
24 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
19 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
16 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
14 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
13 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
12 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
12 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
11 complaints
Unknown Or Other
10 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
9 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
9 complaints
Suspensionfront
9 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
8 complaints
Parking Brake
8 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
7 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
6 complaints
Seats
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
6 complaints
Suspensionrear
6 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
6 complaints
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
5 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
5 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
5 complaints
Structurebody
5 complaints
Structurebodybumpers
5 complaints
Tiressidewall
5 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
5 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
4 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
4 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Structure
4 complaints
Structureframe And Members
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
3 complaints
Power Train
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
3 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Hubs
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
2 complaints
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
2 complaints
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyleaf
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
2 complaints
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly
1 complaint
Suspensionrearsprings
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Wheelshubcapcover
1 complaint