1995 Ford Ranger XLT review from North America

My '95 V6 Ranger just dies unexpectedly, happened several times over two years. Mostly in stop / go traffic or pulling in to park. First two times, it started after sitting for a few hours, or overnight. Last two times, however, had to charge the battery then it starts up again and I drive several months till it happens again. Whatever is happening seems to cause the battery to drain down after the “death”. The battery is quite new and truck runs fine other than for this mystery thing.

This Friday pulling in to park, I noticed the clutch got tight, then the engine just died, and would not start. No cranking, no nothing. This time -at night, with all switches off we noticed interior dome and exterior rear cab top lights were ON. Had to leave her parked overnight, towed home next morning and charged the half discharged battery then she started up.

I’ve had the non stop door ding problem. Fixed that, and still have ghost wiper / washer turn on. Unsafe. Ford sucks for not recalling for this problem. Any comments please write spizzitola@gmail.com.Thanks.

Fine engine. Good truck, but this mystery engine death thing is a real drag and may be a deal breaker. Very disapointed in my local Ford dealer in New Orleans for crappy / deceptive and price gouging service I've received. They will not see me again.