1997 Ford Ranger electrical

1997 FORD RANGER
223,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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LFFG
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high beam and brake light in dash stay on after ignition is turned off, and key removed. This killed the battery.
Dec 29, 2007 at 4:22 PM
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[quote:4f368e3efb="LFFG"]1997 Ford Ranger 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 223000 miles
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high beam and brake light in dash stay on after ignition is turned off, and key removed. This killed the battery.[/quote:4f368e3efb]




check the alternator wires also if you have or had an alarm or remote starter check wiring
Dec 29, 2007 at 11:30 PM
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