electrical problem
4.7
definitely annoyingTypical Repair Cost:
$0.00
Average Mileage:
80,394 miles
Number of complaints:
6 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (3 reports)
- spray wd40 into door lock. (2 reports)
- unplugged electrical plug to latching mechanism inside door (1 reports)
Helpful Websites About 2000 Ford Ranger interior light stays on
2007May 19
(reported on)Ranger 4.0 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 113,366 miles
I just bought this truck and drove it about a 150 miles when I was parking it and looking it over the int. lights stayed on. But thanks to this great answer I was able to get the int. lights to go off. Now if I can get the "door ajar" light on the dash to go out I will be even more happy. I will try taking it for a ride.
2007Oct 20
(reported on)Ranger XLT 3.0L Flex V6
- Automatic transmission
- 74,000 miles
the only problem for me is the door ajar light and alarm keep going on and off while driving, but otherwise its just people telling me my light is on
2006Dec 11
(reported on)Ranger XLT 3.0 V6
- Manual transmission
- 83,000 miles
I've owned the Ranger since 38,000 miles. It's been decent but especially when it is damp outside... the damn interior light will NOT turn off because only Ford is stupid enough to make that a feature of the "door ajar" light. All the doors have been checked and re-checked. Impossible to drive at night. Pulled the fuse, which means that the spedometer doesn't work now either. This problem seems to be common in Ford products. Why not make the switch be external somewhere on the door??
I am going to try the WD-40 suggestion. If it works, hallelujiah!
2006Oct 08
(reported on)Ranger
- 40,000 miles
The door lock on Fords seems to get sticky quite a bit since I saw this problem reported on other Fords. The WD40 trick is the solution. The door ajar/dome light is controlled by a switch inside the lock, which is unusual for other cars ... usually there is a dedicated switch on the door threshold. My car had a lot of dust in the lock, so it got gummy.
2003Dec 03
(reported on)Ranger
- 117,000 miles
When I go to get out of the truck the interior light will stay on. In order for it to go out, I have to get back in, and drive it just a little ways until I hear a click. Then the light will go out (sometimes not turning back on when opening the door). This happens more and more
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2006Feb 16
Ranger Extended Cab
Door ajar light came on intermittently while driving with the door secure. Only occasionally at first and re closing door made it go away. As time went on it got more and more frequent and the interior light started to come on also. I tried the WD-40 trick, But it didn't help. The driver's side door was the one causing the fault. I removed the interior door panel and disconnected the 2-wire electrical plug to the latching mechanism. The dome light doesn't come on when I open the door anymore, But I'm OK with that. Be sure to tuck the connector out of the path of the window.
Removing Door panel - (manual windows and locks) Window has a plastic cover that clips off and there is a torx screw holding the handle on. There are 2 screws holding door pull handle on. It clips out after screws are removed and there is another screw under it. There is 1 more screw on the bottom, towards the rear of the vehicle. The panel needs pushed upwards to be removed.
Joseph S.
Erie, PA, USA
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