I have a 1995 Ford Ranger that is having some issues with the warning buzzer. When I start the truck and shut the door, the interior light stays on and the warning "dinger" stays on (kind of like when you shut the truck off and leave the exterior lights on). The light stays on and the dinger continues to ding for as long as 15 minutes and then it shuts off. I made an attempt at taking out the fuse that controls the dinger, but found that it was not an option because my speedometer is controlled by the same fuse. I'm looking to disconnect the dinger, but I can't find it under the dash. If anyone could let me know what it looks like or where I can find it, I would greatly appreciate it. Also, if anyone knows how to fix the problem without disconnecting the dinger, I would appreciate that advice as well.

Thanks.

 

The switch is in the door latch, you need to clean it with electrical contact cleaner. Others have had luck with spraying WD-40 in the latch.

 

I have the same problem, and two friends of mine who both have 1995 Rangers have the same problem. The local Ford dealer couldn't figure it out, and then ended up denying the problem even existed.
Funny, considering everyone with a 1995 Ranger that I have ever met has the exact same problem. That and the windshield wiper phantom possesion...

I disabled the dinger by taking the dash apart and stabbing the dinger with a screwdriver.
It's located behind the radio panel on the left. It's inside a box that has some other electrical stuff in it. I opened the box, located the dinger, and destroyed it.

Just remember to take your keys with you.

 

I'll give it a try. Thanks

 

I too had the same problem. It is caused by a stick/defective switch. I replace the switch and that soved the problem. The switch is less the $5.00 at carpart.com