2003 Ford Ranger Regular Cab Logo
Posted on May 25, 2008
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

Ford ranger headlights

Lights will blink off until switching off and back on

Answer This Question
  • terrybaby May 25, 2008

    can you tell me how to remove the switch?

  • Anonymous Mar 14, 2014

    1998 Ford Ranger. My headlights don't come on all of the sudden. All other lights are working and fuses in both compartments are also fine. I am a women so I need help in simple terms please

×

2 Answers

brunick bro1

Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.
Corporal:

An expert that has over 10 points.
Mayor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 2 times.
Problem Solver:

An expert who has answered 5 questions.

  • Contributor 9 Answers
  • Posted on Apr 27, 2009
brunick bro1
Contributor
Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.
Corporal:

An expert that has over 10 points.
Mayor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 2 times.
Problem Solver:

An expert who has answered 5 questions.

Joined: Apr 27, 2009
Answers
9
Questions
0
Helped
8054
Points
14

I had the same problem 1998 ford ranger. left headlight very dim. right head light worked normal. pull back for high beam flash left dim headlight would go out. put on high beems left light got even more dim. trouble shot wires and replaced blinker/high low beam/whiper unit didn't fix. replaced headlight didn't fix. looked at wireing harnes connecter that conects to headlight bulb and center (black Wire) female contacts was open more than the others. (was making weak contact (ground)
FIX:::: SLIGHTLY BENT BLADE ON HEADLIGHT TO MAKE BETTER CONTACT WITH WIRE CONECTION WITH WIDER FEMALE CONTACT RECPTICAL. HEADLIGHTS BRIGHT AS EVER AGAIN. PS ALSO PUT DIELECTRIC GREASE IN CONTACTOR.

HOPE THIS HELPS

Anonymous

Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points
MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.
Sergeant:

An expert that has over 500 points.
Champion:

An expert who has answered 200 questions.

  • Expert 359 Answers
  • Posted on May 25, 2008
Anonymous
Expert
Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points
MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.
Sergeant:

An expert that has over 500 points.
Champion:

An expert who has answered 200 questions.

Joined: May 23, 2008
Answers
359
Questions
1
Helped
150671
Points
781

Check your head light switch

  • Anonymous May 25, 2008

    not exactly sure where it is on your model if it is a blinker arm type try removing the casing behind the steering wheel & it should be accessable if not that type let me know where it is and i will try to help u

×

Ad

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

1998 Ford Ranger. I have colored wires coming out of my 1998 Ford Ranger and the new light switch headlight switch I bought has black and white wires and I don't know how to connect it.
There are wiring diagrams here. Your switch _should_ just have a connector on the end. It is better to buy Ford OEM parts and not Mexico or Chinese copies that are sold on Amazon or Discount Auto Stores.

https://www.google.com/search?q=1998+ford+ranger+headlight+switch+wiring+diagram

..
Read full answer
Feb 01, 2023 • 1998 Ford Ranger
0helpful
1answer

98 Ranger Headlights Not Working
Check the bulbs, if OK replace switch.
Read full answer
May 17, 2017 • 1998 Ford Ranger SuperCab
0helpful
1answer

Removal of head light assy 1989 ford ranger.
Hello,

To remove the front head light please follow the steps below:
  1. Place the Ford Ranger in "Park." Turn the engine off. Turn the headlights off. Remove the key from the ignition. Allow the truck to cool for about 20 minutes.
  2. Open the hood of the vehicle. Locate the two retainer pins on the headlight assembly of the light that needs to be replaced. Pry the retainer pins open with your finger. This releases the headlight assembly from the Ranger.
  3. Pull the headlight assembly forward. Unplug the electrical connector from the back of the assembly by hand. Rotate the retaining ring counterclockwise and slide it off the plastic bulb base.
  4. Pull the burned out bulb straight out of the headlight assembly. Discard the used bulb. Insert a replacement bulb into the headlight assembly and push it straight into the socket until it clicks into place. Slide the retaining ring around the bulb and rotate it clockwise to secure it.
  5. Plug the electrical connector into the back of the unit. Slide the headlight assembly back into the Ranger. Push the retaining pins back down to secure the headlight assembly.
Hope this helped. thank You for using FixYa!!!
Read full answer
Jan 19, 2011 • 1989 Ford Ranger
0helpful
1answer

1987 Ford Ranger Headlights out
relays or fuses for relays
Read full answer
Dec 28, 2017 • 1987 Ford Ranger
1helpful
1answer

Both head lights don't work on my 1992 Ford Ranger. Could it be a fuse? All other lights are working.
I believe headlights have a self resetting circuit breaker. Perhaps the headlight switch is bad, or the dimmer switch... both must work for headlights to work. Get a meter or test light and check to see where you're not getting power. I hope this helps.
Read full answer
Oct 14, 2009 • 1992 Ford Ranger
0helpful
1answer

1994ford ranger lights don't work when switch is engaged all the way. also brake lights won't work with out the headlights on. does anyone know what coould be causing this??
try replacing brake light switch on the back of brake pedel and replacing light switch
Read full answer
Sep 25, 2009 • 1994 Ford Ranger Supercab
0helpful
3answers

95 FORD RANGER NO INST. PANEL LIGHTS AND PARKING LAMPS
you might have blowed blulbs check that also there might be what is called a fuse link in the wiring
Read full answer
Mar 15, 2009 • 1995 Ford Ranger Supercab
2helpful
2answers

1998 ford ranger headlights do not come on when switch is turned
Look under the hood.
There is a large relay which should have some info about lights on it.
I had this exact problem with my dodge ram
Read full answer
Jan 26, 2009 • 1998 Ford Ranger SuperCab
4helpful
2answers

1996 ford ranger headlights not working
It's the dimmer switch in the column.
Read full answer
Jan 06, 2009 • 1996 Ford Ranger SuperCab
0helpful
3answers

Headlights
The only thing that all of your problems have in common is the light switch and the dash wiring harness. The stereo is linked to the light switch because of it's illumination feature' You need to test the light switch with a test light by probing the wires at it's plug.
Read full answer
Aug 26, 2008 • 1991 Ford Ranger Supercab
Not finding what you are looking for?

View Most Popular

2003 Ranger Regular Cab

  • Cars & Trucks

Related Question

1998 Ford Ranger. I have colored wires coming out of my 1998 Ford Ranger and the new light switch headlight switch I bought has black and white wires and I don't know how to connect it.

  • 1998 Ford Ranger

Related Topics

904 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Popular Questions

Diagram of 1996 ford ranger fusebox which fuse is

1996 Ford Ranger SuperCab

I need a fuse box diagram for a 1992 Ford Ranger.

1992 Ford Ranger

I need a diagram of fuse box for 1996 ford ranger

Ford Ranger Cars & Trucks

What is the cylinder head torque setting for a Ford Ranger 2.5 wl engine

Ford Ranger Cars & Trucks

2001 ford ranger 3.0 firing order diagram please

2001 Ford Ranger Regular Cab

Check Out the Latest Top Trucks Report!
Check Out the Latest Top Trucks Report!

View all Fixya Reports

Top Ford Experts

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

Thomas Perkins
Thomas Perkins

Level 3 Expert

15088 Answers

xxxxxx xxx

Level 3 Expert

5117 Answers

Are you a Ford Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...