2001 ford ranger electrical problem, help me please

[klinea7]

My windshield wipers, speedometer, odometer, dome light all stopped working at the same time. I tried a new Motor for the windshield wipers and its not the problem. all the fuses are good. i tried a new multi function switch on the steering wheel and its not the problem. this ever happen to anyone, or anyone know whats wrong?

[DonSor]

Electrical problems on cars are always duzzy to troubleshoot. I suggest that you get yourself a Haynes or Chilton Ford Ranger Repair Manual and the last chapter I believe shows a series of schematic diagrams which may aid you in tracking the cause of the problem.

[pholmann09]

you might want to have a diagnostic tool hooked to your truck. If the rangers have a body control module like the explorers do, it may have gone out. if it has gone out a diagnostic tool will not communicate with it.