There are 6 owner-reported lighting complaints for the 2011 Ford Rangerin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS, AND HORN BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS LIKE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V352000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. WASHINGTON FORD LOCATED AT 507 WASHINGTON ROAD, WASHINGTON, PA 15301 AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HIGH BEAM HEAD LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. NO WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD RANGER. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE INSPECTED, THE INSPECTOR OBSERVED THAT THE BRAKE LAMPS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 29,000. UPDATED 04/06/16*LJ *CN
WE HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH OUR 2011 FORD RANGER SINCE BUYING IT ON 10-24-15. NOTICE IT AFTER ONE DAY AND TOOK IT BACK TO DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID IT WAS FINE AND WE WENT BACK ANOTHER TIME TO COMPLAIN AND THEY DIDN'T CARE. THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS ONLY WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. MY HUSBAND GOES TO WORK IN THE DARK AND WE LIVE IN A RURAL AREA. THIS ALSO AFFECT US USING TRUCK AT NIGHT. THE TRUCK WAS IN MOTION.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. AS A RESULT, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEHIND THE CONTACT, CAUSING THAT VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT A SWITCH ON THE BRAKE PEDAL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER BUT THE CONTACT WAS NOT PROVIDED WITH INFORMATION ON WHAT PART WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
2011 FORD RANGER. CONSUMER STATES REAR TURN SIGNALS AND STOP LIGHTS DID NOT WORK *TGW
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 25, 2026