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Low beam on right does not work

Ford Ranger 2014 3.2 diesel. Supercab. 75000 miles
Left side beams all good. Right low beam circuit appears dead. Bulb is fine. Books do not show fuses relating to low beam let alone one for each side.
NeilA. from New Zealand 4 years ago  
NE
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NeilA. from New Zealand 4 years ago
Computer needed reset and indeed there are no fuses for low beam nor tail lights. Thx.
Puke Ukengo from other 4 years ago
In the the Ford rangers the BCM or body control module are fitted with the field effect transistor there for if a short occurs the gate closes no voltage is supplied to low beam it prevents the fuse from shorting out or circuit overloading blowing the fuse,possible cause circuit short to ground etc or aftermarket accessories such as spot lamps fitted.to solve the issue take your Ford to a Ford dealership and they will do a diagnosis on your issues,secondly if the problem still present they will run a pcm/bcm reprogramming,if the lights still does not comes on replace the BCM,thanks hope this information help.
J Bodley from Australia 4 years ago
I'm glad its not just me with this problem. My left headlight stopped working but still had high beam, so I bought a pair of new globes and replaced them. Still didn't work. I rang Ford and they explained I must bring the car in for a reset, i'm thinking your joking. OK, $55 later, head light is working. One week later, my left tail light stops working. I rang Ford and asked if we need to plug in the computer again and they said the tail lamps are not controlled by the same. They convinced me there was damage to the wiring loom and remove the tub and look for damage. Well!!! Not a five minute job, removed the tub and found nothing. Put the car back together and what do you know, the tail lamp was working again. My left headlight has now stopped working on 4 occasions and now has cost over $200 to reset the computer each time. Today I took the car in to do another reset and it wont accept the fault, so no reset no headlight. Rats have been present under the hood, which I treated immediately and they did minimal damage, but Ford said pull out the battery and wiring loom and look for damage. OK, I'm a sparky, no problem, 3 hours later. All this to no avail, no damage at all. Still no headlight, must go back to Ford for another reset, as I had the battery out, nothing else works.
Sorry to ramble on, but this does your head in and this car is 3 years old and just out of warranty, so thanks for your input, I really appreciate it, looks like probably a new BCM, I hope these are not too expensive. Regards JB.
Philip from South Africa 3 years ago
Hi, have this problem on my 2012 Ford Ranger T6. Dealership says that BCM can no longer be reset and must be replaced, feels like this is a money making scheme, but none the less. Can these BCM's be repaired, or are there any other way to maybe reset it?
Sammy awattt from other 2 years ago
My rhs beam light not functioning while high working best both sides
Ron Taylor from United Kingdom a year ago
Buy a two relay wiring harness with 4h build connector and run them of the working side. Just carried it out works fine. Ford wanted £1000.00 to fit a new bcm. Part complete from eBay was £8.70
Ranger from Ireland a year ago
@Ron TaylorHi I got the harness today and fitted to the working side , both dims now work but the relays are buzzing loudly enough when dims are on , any ideas or is this OK
Simo from Australia 3 months ago
@Ron TaylorHi Ron does this way still run off the own stalk
Gordo from Australia 10 months ago
I own a Ranger PX2, 2014 model. I have had the Body Control Module (BCM) reset on low beam by my local mechanic twice now because of low beam not working. First case was only left side then both sides. Each reset cost money. It is my belief that when I connect our caravan to the PX2 the vehicle does not accept the led lights of the van. When I operate the right hand indicator it flashes quickly with van connected. Had a Hidrive canopy fitted in place of the tub, it has led lights but no problem for PX2 , indicators work fine. Phoned Hidrive, they fit resistors in wiring to lights because they knew of a problem with Rangers BCM when used with led lights. Found out about a wiring connector that plugs into the 12 pin socket on PX2 and has a 12 pin socket the van then plugs into. The connector is about 300mm long and cost $83 in Australia. This is a factory part and I suspect it is fitted with resistors to avoid the PX2 headlights issue and make the van appear to have conventional bulbs. When I connect a box trailer with conventional globes there is no problem.
I have ordered the connector and the supplier said there are a lot on order, so this may be an indication that the BCM does not recognise led bulbs and could be a common problem. I should also mention that the 2014 Ranger was fitted with conventional bulbs and not leds. Hoping this connector fixes my problem.
Hieu from Australia 7 months ago
Try to disconnect Battery for 30 minutes, then connect back. It may work like normal, BCM reset
Gordo from Australia 7 months ago
Problem now appears to be fixed. Did buy the factory lead and it has built in resistors connected from all actives to ground. Ie left and right turn, brake and park etc. Have now had resistors connected into trailer circuit. All good so far.
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Low beam fail

Ford Ranger 2014 Dual cab 45000 miles
Low beam on passenger side only has 2 volts running to it. High beam still works
Deon from Australia 6 years ago  
DE
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Griffo from Australia 6 years ago
Mine too can't find any fuse problems also replaced globe
Deon from Australia 6 years ago
Have any one had this problem and had it fixed
Deon from Australia 6 years ago
Had to reset computer. Over load fault on low beam
Emil from other 2 years ago
Low beam is not working passenger side but the high beam is working perfectly.
Kuyajac from other a year ago
Hi emil may i know how you solve the problem of your ranger ? Thanks
rosco from Australia a year ago
I fitted two supposedly 'compatible' with 2014 PX1 Ranger LED headlamp bulbs and the rh low beam came on then went out, refitted original bulb, no light, the LH low beam also failed a few seconds later. High beam operates however, need BCM reset, not happy I have sent away to a Victorian supplier of a 'specific' Ranger Canbus conversion cable in order to get around flicking a code again, not tried as yet however...
I also have a PJ PK model and there was no problem with similar LED bulbs.
rosco from Australia a year ago
PS Rangers also have to be Canbus modified when fitting trailer brake units, Ford can supply a cable I believe, something also to do with BCM with the brake circuit triggering code when used a trigger for brake controller, can't use rear brake light as trigger ,
I had heard about this but not the headlight difficulty.
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Low beam not working

Ford Ranger 2014 Dual cab 60000 miles
Low beam on passenger side not working but high beam is. Can't find a fuse that relates to problem have changed globe... Any help much appreciated
Griffo from Australia 6 years ago  
GR
8 reports 
Griffo from Australia 6 years ago
Took to auto electric they put on coder machine an reset all codes now all good
rosco from Australia a year ago
A refurbished BCM costs just over $1000 Australian dollars from a Victorian firm Precision Engine Components. Apparently they will refurbish, repair your faulty BCM, requiring sending your underdash fuse BCM unit away. Second hand appear to be around $300 - $400 Australian dollars from salvage yards. Another Victorian supplier Stedi can provide a 'specific' and I mean specific resistance Canbus cable conversion to trick the BCM into allowing LED bulbs to be recognized as similar resistance for the Ranger,
Apparently, the years affected are Ranger PX1 2014 -15 and all Mazda BT 50's 2011 to present. Ranger 2011 -2013 and 2016 on are not affected, go figure? BCM was modified then changed again after 2015.
Kuyajac from other a year ago
Same issue here passenger side low beam and fog lamp not working but high beam is. From Philippines any suggestions pls help thank you for answering
rosco from Australia a year ago
It is possible with a relay to use the working side low beam light to trigger the independently powered relay which then operates both low beam headlamps, if the BCM has a fault and cannot be reset.
Duffy from United Kingdom 8 months ago
Main beam not working. Prior to not working main beam flickered when used and then stayed on. Then just stopped. Have ECU refurbished. Checked fuses ?????
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Dash bord dials stopped working SolvedSolved

Ford Ranger 2002 ford ranger pick up 125000 miles
Whilst driving the dash board dials, speedometer, rev counter, fuel gauge and temp all stopped working all other items and warning lights, head lights, 4x4 and other controls still worked. Starts runs OK. I am at a loss with this one. Has anyone any idea? thank you for your time in advance
swsranger from United Kingdom 7 years ago  
SW
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swsranger from United Kingdom 7 years ago
I believe it was due to a power surge, as mentioned all other lights worked. To get this problem fixed I feel the dash board would have to [be sent off for repair at some £140. So cheapest option was to buy a second hand unit off auction site relieving the problem at a lot less price
JJGA from other 3 years ago
After remove the batery of my car and take back again now it is not start. In dash only display information STNDRD. Please can you help me to understand on what is happening...
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STNDRD on dash board.

Ford Ranger 2003 Double cab, xlt, pick up 80000 miles
When I start the ignition the engine doesn't start, but while it is cranking all the lighting system i. E. Headlamps, indicators, etc, are all blinking on & off and 'STNDRD' is shown on the information display in the instrument cluster. Pls help identify this problem. Thanks.
Tomo from other 2 years ago  
TO
23 reports 
Andryde from other 2 years ago
All the indicators are blinking on and off and STANDARD is shown, brake pedal is stiff, distance of remaining fuel in tank turns to 0 and it wont start
Dave from New Zealand 2 years ago
Same issue here, have you had any more information on a remedy? I might get an electrician to have a look, it's a bit beyond me
dudu from South Africa 2 years ago
Same problem here it's not sturting
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Head lights

Ford Ranger 2021 Utility 90000 miles
Head lights on my ute went off and doesn't comes back on. Need help here
Karol from Australia 2 years ago  
KA
2 reports 
Karol from Australia 2 years ago
I haven't fixed the headlights yet and please I need help here
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Connecting spotlights into existing high beam circuit

Ford Ranger 2016 XLT 2500 miles
I want to connect a pair of spot lights onto my Ranger.
I need to connect into the High beam wire that supplies the Earth sense.
The rear of the High Beam assy is encased in a plactic cover restricting the loom access. Anyone know where to find the high beam wire and how to connect?
JEBS from Australia 8 years ago  
JE
15 reports 
RANDM from Australia 7 years ago
Just purchased my LED's and came across the same problem. Be great to hear a detailed answer.
Ron.S. from Australia 6 years ago
You need to get a wiring loom. It has 2 types adaptors that plug into the back of your headlight. The rest of the loom goes to the battery, fuse and a switch for the dashboard to make it all leagal. Look at online 4X4 shops. Easy to install.
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Ranger keeps blowing #11 fuse

Ford Ranger 1998 XLT manual 3.0L  162000 miles
Every time I turn park lights on the truck immediately blows #11 fuse I have replaced the headlight switch on dash and still same problem know any idea of what it could be
jrook from United States 8 years ago  
JR
11 reports 
cinq-zero from Canada 7 years ago
Check any of the aux wiring harness installations as well make sure the cigarette lighter has not failed as well check the wiring harness at any susceptible locations and confirm the fuse panel integrity
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Dash lights flickering nonstop

Ford Ranger 2016 Double cab 2.2 tdci xl  138000 miles
Initially the radio screen wouldn't light up and all buttons on it were unresponsive, reset by means of disconnecting battery and it was sorted. Two days down the line I had a tracking device fitted and everything was fine but only until the next morning, the radio and aircon button lights just keep flashing hubhazardly non-stop and and radio doesn't respond nor reset with the battery disconnect method.
What could be the problem?
Lebo from South Africa 2 years ago  
LE
5 reports 
Mark from New Zealand 2 years ago
My PX1 is doing the same, have you found a remedy?
Mark from New Zealand 2 years ago
My positive battery terminal wasn't exactly tight. Tightened it up and no worries since
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Canopy brake light inoperative

Ford Ranger 2021 2.2 tdi double cap 77000 miles
My canopy brake light is no longer working, but the brake lights of the car work nomally
Oupa+ from South Africa a year ago  
OU
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Oupa+ from South Africa a year ago
Still waiting for someone to help me, even now is still not working. I checked the fuse, all are okay. I even took out the canopy light to check if maybe the harness is damaged or cut off, but it's fine. Thanks
Oupa+ from South Africa a year ago
Someone advised me to take the canopy out, to check thoroughly whether the harness is properly routed, maybe it might be trapped. I'll let you know after i've done that
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Parking lights, tail lights stay on with headlight switch off.

Ford Ranger 1995 Xlt ranger 2.3L 177000 miles
Parking lights stay on with switch off. Go out when ignition is in off position. Parking lamp fuse blown in fuse box under the hood. When I put new fuse in blows immediately.
Jason from United States 7 years ago  
JA
19 reports 
Karen estrada from United States 7 years ago
I have a 1997 ford ranger my parking lights won't go off what do I do
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Ford ranger head light

Ford Ranger 2015 3.3 67000 miles
My dip is not working on the drivers side but my main beam is working try the bulb try the fuse but theresnofusefor the dip beam any ideas why the solution is
David calow from United Kingdom 3 months ago  
DA
1 report 

Low beams dead fuses intact

Ford Ranger 1999 Pickup  118545 miles
Low beams slowly “fizzled out” watched them just slowly dim til they died. High beams and DRLS are fine. Aftermarket head lamps and missing alot of fuses no idea how it was running. No other electrical issues
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Heihei from United States 3 months ago  
HE

Rear break light replaced

Ford Ranger 2014 Duel cab px1 XL 1500000 miles
Replaced rear break glob break globe worked fine week then now both break light and tail light both not working?
Sacha from Australia a year ago  
SA

Ford Ranger No headlights

Ford Ranger 2009  150000 miles
Hello out there... I have no headlights or running lights,no tail lights,no dash lights,and radio doesn't work... I have no power from the engine fuse box to the headlight plug inside the dash switch... I think the truck might have been in a flood because the interior had a lot of mud and gravel under the rubber floor covering and around all the seat bolts etc.. . Plus the passenger fuse box ground had rust and mud around it and also around the bottom of the fuse compartment. The guy I bought it from didn't divulge this to me but I have my suspicions. I hope somebody has an idea of what I should try. Thanks a million
Cowgirl Artist from Canada a year ago  
CO
2 reports 

Nearside lights don't illuminate on auto

Ford Ranger 2016 2.2 46000 miles
The bulbs all work and switch to manual lights and they work. But on auto lights the rear light won't work and the front works intermittently
Jcfr from United Kingdom a year ago  
JC

Brake lights fail to light - Brake switch has 12v and works

Ford Ranger 2014 PX XLT 95000 miles
Vehicle has had equipment removed - additional lights , trailer brake controller
LesP from Australia 2 years ago  
LE

Tail lights and dash lights

Ford Ranger 1990 Ranger xlt ,4cyl,standard 165000 miles
My truck overhead then all the sudden my lights stop working
Michael from United States 2 years ago  
MI

Headlamp does not go off

Ford Ranger 2014 Double cab 190000 miles
Headlamps stay on even when the engine is off at bright light.
Humphrey from other 3 years ago  
HU
6 reports 

Turn signal

Ford Ranger 2011 Xlt 10000 miles
Turn signal won't work. Cruise control also won't work
Jdizzl from United States 7 years ago  
JD
6 reports 

Brake lights wont work

Ford Ranger 1998 Ford Ranger 200000 miles
Brake lights wont work, turning signals work, back up lights work, bulbs and fuses ok, and we replaced the brake light switch.
Toni from United States 8 years ago  
TO
19 reports 

Clutch making noise when engaged and relay to hazards on

Ford Ranger 1998 manule 2.5 l 170000 miles
My Pat's system has been bypassed. Then I get back to my truck one day and lights are flashing. Starter or clutch makes weird sound when engaged. Took out the clicking relay under the dash, and now it only makes the sound when head lights on. And cargo light won't turn off
dboy from United States 8 years ago  
DB
7 reports 

Rear fog light does not work

Ford Ranger 2012 2.2 12500 miles
I have changed the bulb to no avail the manual does not show a super ate fuse or relay. All other lights working including front fogs
Kevin from United Kingdom 8 years ago  
KE
14 reports 
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