taillights not working

skoal · 02-28-2012, 01:16 PM

when i turn on my running lights, my brake lights and reverse lights work but my tail lights will not work. i think its a ground problem but im not sure. any ideas?

exbass94 · 02-28-2012, 01:31 PM

Did you check the bulbs? Don't assume they're good just because the brake lights work. The brake/tail bulbs are dual filament bulbs. It's possible the filaments for the brakes work, but the filaments for the tails don't.

skoal · 02-28-2012, 02:11 PM

yes i checked the bulbs and replaced one but still have the same problem. i checked fuses too.

azreb · 02-28-2012, 07:32 PM

It is not likely to be a ground problem if your stop lights work. Dual element bulbs use the same ground, through the base of the bulb. If your fuse is good (best to check it with an ohmmeter--sometimes the fault is not visible), then I would suspect a broken wire or faulty connector.

rtg143 · 02-28-2012, 07:34 PM

Take a look under the bed. There may be a connection problem there. Maybe a trailer connector was installed and has a problem there. The ground should be okay because the stop/turn use the same ground.

spitse · 04-04-2012, 10:29 PM

Did you find a resolution? I am having the same issue.

02-28-2012, 01:16 PM	#1
skoal New Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Year: 1995 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: daily driver and mess around Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	taillights not working when i turn on my running lights, my brake lights and reverse lights work but my tail lights will not work. i think its a ground problem but im not sure. any ideas?
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02-28-2012, 01:31 PM	#2
exbass94 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Guilford, CT Year: 2006, 1994 Make: Ford Model: Ranger, Explorer Engine: 4.0 SOHC, 4.0 OHV Class: 4x4 Used For: Pavement Poundin' Posts: 3,076 Rep Power: 21 iTrader: (0)	Did you check the bulbs? Don't assume they're good just because the brake lights work. The brake/tail bulbs are dual filament bulbs. It's possible the filaments for the brakes work, but the filaments for the tails don't. __________________ 2006 Ford Ranger Sport 4x4 2-dr Extended Cab, 45k miles 1994 Ford Explorer Sport 2-dr 4x4, 178k miles
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02-28-2012, 02:11 PM	#3
skoal New Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Year: 1995 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: daily driver and mess around Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	yes i checked the bulbs and replaced one but still have the same problem. i checked fuses too.
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02-28-2012, 07:32 PM	#4
azreb Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arizona Year: 2004 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4 liter Class: 4x4 Used For: Looking at Posts: 58 Rep Power: 4 iTrader: (0)	It is not likely to be a ground problem if your stop lights work. Dual element bulbs use the same ground, through the base of the bulb. If your fuse is good (best to check it with an ohmmeter--sometimes the fault is not visible), then I would suspect a broken wire or faulty connector.
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02-28-2012, 07:34 PM	#5
rtg143 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oregon Year: 2002 Make: Ford Model: F150 XLT Engine: 5.4l Class: 2WD Posts: 724 Rep Power: 21 iTrader: (0)	Take a look under the bed. There may be a connection problem there. Maybe a trailer connector was installed and has a problem there. The ground should be okay because the stop/turn use the same ground. __________________ Bert
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04-04-2012, 10:29 PM	#6
spitse Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Year: 2000 Make: Ford Model: Ranger 4x4 Engine: 3.0-4.0 swap Posts: 50 Rep Power: 7 iTrader: (0)	Did you find a resolution? I am having the same issue.
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