Rick (64.231.81.239) - Sat Jun 17 13:35:21 2006

I have a 2002 Ford Ranger Edge with extended cab. Even when the doors are closed, the dome light stays on and the door ajar light is on when the engine is running. When the engine is stopped and the keys are in the ignition, the warning chime is activated.

Anyone experienced a similar problem? Is this common with the Ranger? What do you recommend?

Reply #1 Joedie Shulters (156.101.1.5) - Thu Dec 14 13:31:22 2006

We have the same problem with our 2002 Ford Ranger did you ever find out what is causing it.

Reply #2 Thomas Piatt (68.184.122.245) - Fri Dec 15 00:10:54 2006

I also had the problem with a sticking switch on my 2002 ford ranger.

The switch is located in the door latch, I sprayed wd40 into the latch and solved the problem.

Reply #3 ryan (68.145.44.29) - Fri Dec 22 19:43:14 2006

hi just wanted to know, i was thinking of putting 31.10.5" tires on my 2002 ranger stepside, and wanted to know if they would rub or screw up my rearend

Reply #4 Clarence (67.51.35.198) - Wed Dec 27 17:54:43 2006

Have the same problem but no solution... It just comes and goes..

Reply #5 mike (207.200.116.137) - Fri Dec 29 00:14:53 2006

where in the hell is that noisy door chime located under the dash of my 1996 ranger? what an annoyance it's driving me mad!! also ryan #3 i've used 31x10.5 tires for several years on my styleside with no problems. the 45-50 psi gives a little hard ride not that much but it elliminates tire squirm and talk about no wear!!!! do it!! mike c.

Reply #6 Mark (72.81.130.83) - Wed May 14 16:48:23 2008

I also have the same 2002 with Extended Cab and it does the same thing. Like clarence said, it just comes and goes. I haven't gotten it checked. I'm also getting water in my door that sloshes around when it rains. Anyone get that one? I think I am going to try replacing the black bumper pad that goes between the door and the body.

Reply #7 Greg (71.203.5.62) - Sat Jun 7 16:02:48 2008

I have a 96 ford ranger, the ac was converted to 134 last year when the ac stopped working. Now the ac has stopped again. It will not accept freon. I am thinking electrical. Anyone got any ideas for me??

Reply #8 Travis (63.231.166.20) - Wed Jun 25 23:23:01 2008

I also have a 2002 Ford Ranger and am experiencing the same problems with the door ajar light continuosly on. I did exactly what Thomas said to do and it worked wonders.

Reply #9 George J. Foster (70.161.63.210) - Mon Jun 30 15:13:21 2008

I have a 2001 Ranger Extended Cab. The door ajar light comes on when I put the key in the ignition during very hot weather. The bell sounds for a while and then may go out. After I start the engine, the dome light may stay on for a while and the door ajar light may stay on for a while but the bell quits.

I've tried the WD-40 to no avail.

Reply #10 Sherry (75.58.58.0) - Sun Jul 6 14:13:09 2008

The latch on the passenger side rear door no longer works - period! Dirt and everything else has gotten in there and corroded the latch and I am trying to replace it. Has anyone done that? Do I have to order this part or does the dealer/retailers keep these in stock? Did Ford ever do a recall on this?

Had a great Ford F150 that I sold several years ago. When I needed to get another truck, I bought a 2001 Ford Ranger XLT to keep the gas costs down. Since it's paid for, I'll keep it until it dies. But I've had so many problems with this one, I Won't buy another Ford.

Sherry

Reply #11 ron (69.156.209.39) - Thu Sep 18 23:35:52 2008

had the same problem with the door ajar/dome light on 2003 Supercab. The WD40 worked perfectly.

Reply #12 tom (76.22.83.17) - Wed Nov 19 21:47:48 2008

2002 ranger super cab- also door ajar light- plus dome light comes and goes. Had no problems untill 86, 000. Last week truck sarted to miss a little when heavy excelleration, cutting in and out a little, any help ?

Reply #13 mike f (71.166.75.30) - Tue Dec 9 20:02:32 2008

96 ranger door ajar alarm wd40 solved problem

Reply #14 Bryan (68.115.179.181) - Sun Dec 28 16:32:11 2008

I would like to think the man who invented WD40 and the man who decided to spray it in his door latch!!! Just bought a 2002 Ranger, the second day I had it the door light came on, the previous owner had taken the dome light out.

Reply #15 Susan (67.133.62.42) - Wed Feb 4 17:40:24 2009

I had the same problem with the dome light and door ajar light on my 2002 Ford Ranger. Thanks for the WD40 advice!

Anyone know where the OBD port is located on the 2002 Ford Ranger? My insurance gave me a sensor to plug into it so they can gather data on my driving habits.

Reply #16 Kyle (68.76.80.238) - Mon Feb 16 21:54:02 2009

Reply #7 Greg

Greg, the problem is that when your freon is low there is a safety switch that wont let the compressor kick over, you have to unplug the pump and use a paper clip to "hotwire" the pump it will then let it turn over and accept the freon, hope this helps, email if you need better directions.

Reply #17 chet (96.247.37.186) - Wed Feb 25 15:27:39 2009

Have tried the WD40 to on avail. Are you spraying it into the door latch itself (the part that keeps the door closed) or onto that little piece that sits above the latch?

Thanks,

chet

Reply #18 ty (72.147.156.143) - Thu Feb 26 02:15:33 2009

susan-port should be just below the steering column and above your feet

tom-check for a an ignition problem:cracked plug, arcing wire, bad cap or rotor, etc.

sherry-some napa auto parts stores carry the latch assembly. usually will need to go to dealer. should have someone do it that is familiar with working inside doors. you could do it yourself if you take your time and just pay attention to details.

Reply #19 Bob (71.181.53.199) - Sat Feb 28 10:12:36 2009

Check your plugs sometimes they come loose they need to torqued to 20 foot pounds this should soulve your problem

Reply #20 TO#12 (71.181.53.199) - Sat Feb 28 10:13:55 2009

Check your plugs sometimes they come loose they need to torqued to 20 foot pounds this should soulve your problem

Reply #21 Ronnie (75.83.11.79) - Tue Mar 3 14:29:47 2009

2002 Ranger, same problem - I'd just like to add yet another thank you to Thomas. WD40 worked like a charm.

Reply #22 Bill (209.174.188.142) - Fri Mar 6 08:00:50 2009

I have the same door ajar problem on my 96 Ranger, and it's driving me nuts. Have tried for months to figure it out, even called ford several ford dealers who had no clue. So I guess I'll try the WD40 and let you know how it worked. Thanks for at least providing a direction.

Reply #23 Brittney (216.159.88.16) - Mon Apr 6 13:06:35 2009

Recently purchased a 98' Ford Ranger XLT extended cab and my door ajar wont shut off either...I think theres an electrical problem..atleast in my truck. The alarm has tendencies to go off on random occasions (not fun at 2 in the morning)...my blinkers dont work unless you tilt the steering wheel up; must be pinching the wires..that and some of the indicators on the dash dont light up....this all makes it sound a bit crappy but so far Im in love with the truck...I filled it up with gas about a week ago and am now down to a bit above a half a tank...Im really hoping for a good MPG rating on it...

Reply #24 norm (12.111.124.251) - Thu Apr 9 21:00:55 2009

2001 door ajar. it's all in the lower latch not catching loop on cab. If latch is not kept lubed or it's broke, mine is broke.

if you can pull on the bottom of the back door and it moves outward your bottom latchis not catching, hence door ajar light.

Reply #25 Jerry Hodge (70.230.176.240) - Mon Apr 20 19:05:52 2009

I had the same issue... put some WD40 in the latch and presto the light goes out now when i close the door.

I HAD THIS PROBLEM ON AND OFF FOR AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER ON THIS LITTLE TRUCK.

One of FORD'S better idea

But I have to also say the truck runs good and has over 100 k miles and just keep up the small things like changing the oil.

replaced the plugs at 100 k miles

thanks for the forum... i wanted to make sure i was doing the right fix for the Door ajar warning .

just keep a can of WD40 when it rains the Door ajar warning might come back

Reply #26 Floyd Vahalik (66.160.253.38) - Fri Apr 24 16:49:16 2009

Thank you Thomas!! I went out and sprayed the door latch on my 1995, and it shut up! The dinging has been driving me crazy.

Reply #27 Floyd Vahalik (66.160.253.38) - Fri Apr 24 16:57:30 2009

When I sprayed mine, I put a third of a can into the latch. With and without tube on the nozzle. And, from every direction.

Maybe you need to spray a lot, because it sure worked.

Reply #28 Allen Cox (71.48.165.222) - Mon May 18 18:46:05 2009

Help anyone have any idea what the problem would be the door ajar light comes on and off. new switches so thats not the issue good contact when the doors are closed. if i hit the steering wheel or gently push it up or down the lights go out. found no broken wires or shorts in the column. the darn thing is driving me batty any ideas?

thanks

Allen

Reply #29 Rick (98.203.186.27) - Tue May 19 23:24:37 2009

WD 40 is a short term solution, what's the fix, a new sensor and how would you replace it?

Reply #30 Allen Cox (71.48.166.7) - Wed May 20 22:12:32 2009

Rick the fix most of the time is to replace the sensor, by pulling the door panel off loosening the door latch until it is almost off. unplug the sensor and twist it and it pops right off installation is the reverse. the passenger side is the same you do not have to remove any window tracks as noted above.

Allen

Reply #31 Anova (99.140.224.187) - Fri Jun 5 16:04:56 2009

I'm so glad I found this! I have the switch, and my husband didn't know where it was located at. It's not located in the door latch of any of our other vehicles that we have replaced the switch in! I've been looking for an hour to try to find out where it was located. Thanks Guys!

Reply #32 jison (71.60.103.0) - Sun Jun 28 22:05:14 2009

Just a comment about the WD40 Trick, make sure you use a oil/lub that does not contain silicone. Silicone tends to become gummy and sticky over time as other debris get mixed with it, which will make the issue worse.

Reply #33 bill (76.171.156.255) - Mon Jun 29 16:25:43 2009

Just tried the wd40 and it worked good. Tested first light wouldn't go off. Sprayed wd40 and closed door light went out. Good fix I have been living with this for several years because I didn't want to replace the switch. Thank you for the fix.

Reply #34 vangorderpau (216.227.107.228) - Tue Sep 8 21:15:59 2009

I have 1999 club cab ranger with Ajaor light problem and followed other replies with the WD40 recommendation and as everyones else result the light is no longer a concern. Thanks for the help.

Reply #35 beiramae (67.53.131.113) - Fri Sep 18 10:32:56 2009

I had the same problem with my truck. The WD40 didn't work, so I took it in to get fixed. It turns out that the door latch on the bottom is broken and needs to be replaced. So up until now, only 1 latch is keeping my passenger from falling out!

Reply #36 bomber (69.157.3.245) - Wed Oct 7 18:48:26 2009

hey... i also have a 2002 ranger edge super cab... the sticky door thing is the seat belt which is attached to the small door... i dont know what its called but the swivle thing at the bottom of the door which holds the belt down sometimes will hang down and get caught in the door when you close it... just make sure that is it up and out of the way... that is the same problem im having with mine.. and that seems to do the trick...

Reply #37 Dimitri (206.53.153.147) - Sat Oct 31 15:42:02 2009

Thanks a million Thomas. I have been experiencing the

same issue with the door ajar light. Your WD 40 solution worked.

My truck is currently in Jamaica (Caribbean) with me and everybody love

This truck.

Reply #38 nick (65.78.37.230) - Sat Nov 14 13:12:29 2009

I opened up my dash found that damn dinging speaker filled it with hot glue and wrapped it in duct tape in attempt to muffle that annoyance!! Still drives me nuts four years later, so I just pull out the fuse now. I can not wait to try the wd 40!! Thanks

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