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Head lights and signal lights

Ford F-150 2016  24178 miles
Head light will no dim and no signal lights
hollybob from Canada 4 years ago  
HO
1 report 
Donna from Canada 3 years ago
Which fuse is for the headlights
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After market led headlights

Ford F-150 2015 5.0 12000 miles
I replaced the factory headlights with aftermarket led bulbs. The left light wasn't working. They told me that the bcm computer was shot and it was going to cost 4000$ to fix. So can the bcm get fried by replacing the headlights with aftermarket led bulbs? And is there a fuse for the headlights.
In trouble from Canada 8 years ago  
IN
8 reports 
sdugie from United States 4 years ago
NO, I have a 2005 f150 and i tryed one set of leds headlights and had the same problem. Tried a different maker bulb and they worked fine But with the fog lights on both the leds on the headlights would come on! The aled bulbs are giving voltage feed back in the lighting system.
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Headlights come on when battery is connected

Ford F-150 2003  200000 miles
The passenger side headlights comes on when battery is connected
Dargon from United States 8 years ago  
DA
1 report 
Russell from United States 8 years ago
The sensor for the light is a small bubble on the dash near the windshield, try cleaning it. Let me know if this solved it!
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Headlights flashing and radio turning on and off

Ford F-150 1986 F150 4x4, manual, 300 i6 200000 miles
I'd be driving at night and my headlights would flash on and off every now and then, and I've even replaced the radio and it still acts like there's a short in it and both go out at the same time
Copeman from United States 8 years ago  
CO
5 reports 
Knuth from United States 8 years ago
Have you tried replacing the headlight switch? That is probably the culprit. Good luck!
johncharlesballute from United States 8 years ago
Hi Copeman, did you find the solution to the headlights flashing??? Thank you!!!
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Headlamp has no power and fuse is good

Ford F-150 1999 P.u. 115990 miles
The headlamp does not come on anymore and the fuse is good
Allen from United States a year ago  
AL
1 reply 
Bruce from United States a year ago
There could be several possible reasons why the headlamp is not functioning on your Ford F-150, even if the fuse is good. Here are a few things you can try to troubleshoot the issue:

Check the headlamp bulb: Make sure the headlamp bulb is properly installed and not burnt out. You can try replacing the bulb to see if that fixes the issue.
Check the headlamp wiring: Make sure the wiring to the headlamp is not damaged or frayed. If it is, you will need to repair or replace the wiring.
Check the headlamp switch: The headlamp switch could be faulty and not providing power to the headlamp. You can try replacing the switch to see if that fixes the issue.
Check the headlamp relay: The headlamp relay could be faulty and not providing power to the headlamp. You can try replacing the relay to see if that fixes the issue.
If you have checked all of these components and the headlamp is still not functioning, it is possible that there is an issue with the headlamp circuit itself.
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Head lamp issues

Ford F-150 1999 Xtra cab 4.6 triton V8 4 wheel drive  200000 miles
Has no power on left side
Clint from United States a year ago  
CL
1 reply 
Bruce from United States a year ago
Here are some potential causes to consider:

A blown fuse: The first thing to check would be the fuses that power the headlamps. If the left side headlamp fuse has blown, it will need to be replaced.
A faulty headlamp switch: If the headlamp switch is not functioning properly, it could be causing the left side headlamps to not have power.
A wiring issue: If the wiring that connects the headlamps to the rest of the electrical system is damaged or frayed, it could be causing a lack of power to the left side headlamps.
A malfunctioning headlamp assembly: If the headlamp assembly itself is not functioning properly, it could be causing a lack of power on the left side. This could be due to a problem with the bulb or a failure of the assembly itself.
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Headlamp will not turn off

Ford F-150 2012 V6 112000 miles
The headlight stay on , battery goes dead. Looking for possible reasons. Bad switch, bad relay, not sure where to start.
JayC from United States 5 years ago  
JA
5 reports 
Apowerwash from United States a year ago
Same here. I need to remove fuse #23. When I doI cn turn the headlights on but no brights. When I flash my brights the lights go on on off.
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All lights work except headlights

Ford F-150 1989 4.9l XLT Lariat 93000 miles
Headlights not working when lights turned on
Mjzubil from United States 7 years ago  
MJ
2 reports 
Thomper from Canada 6 years ago
My drivers side headlight went out and went to change the bulb and nothing no power at all going to it 2005 F150
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Headlights and rear lights won't start

Ford F-150 2004  110000 miles
The headlights and the rear lights don't work, only the brake light works.
Reba from United States 9 years ago  
RE
3 reports 
mollie from United States 9 years ago
There is a fuse box, some big ones and some smaller ones, check that as it must surely be the cause
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When using turn signals headlamps go off

Ford F-150 2004 F-150 52000 miles
2004 F-150 Lariat when using turn signals head lamps go off. Turn off turn signal switch head lamps go back on.
Roadglide from United States 8 years ago  
RO
1 report 

My headlights won’t turn off

Ford F-150 2003 F-150 Lariat Supercrew 5.4L Triton  186000 miles
When I turn off my lights by the light switch, they won’t don’t turn off
Corky from United States 3 years ago  
CO
5 reports 

Turn on blinker or flashers work ok but then iI turn on head light or

Ford F-150 1997 f150 150000 miles
Blower motor and they stop working.
Allan from United States 4 years ago  
AL
1 report 

Headlights stay on at all times with the truck cut off switch off no

Ford F-150 2003 Fx4 5.4 200000 miles
The headlights will not turn off no matter what running my battery down
David from United States 5 years ago  
DA
5 reports 

Electrical problem

Ford F-150 2003 Pickup  130000 miles
Headlights on when not turned on and no tail lights when headlights are on. Directionals working fine
Joed from United States 8 years ago  
JO
6 reports 
stsa from Canada 7 years ago
You need to check power and grounds for the head lights and tails. After these r checked replace DRL module with a good known unit. Lastly the switch i have replaced more DRL mods. Than switches good luck
Andybaron from United Kingdom 6 years ago
Could also be a malfunction in your Column switch assembly best to have it diagnosed first
spiceagent11 from India 3 years ago
When I have the cruise control set and turn on my right turn signal, the cruise control goes off
Bill from United States a year ago
Power still going to the power point even with key off, is draining battery overnight. 1992 Ford F150
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Low beams headlights fuses, no power

Ford F-150 2012 F-150 eco-boost 110000 miles
No power going to fuse 16 and 17 (right&left low beam fuse). Fuses not blown, but replaced anyways. No low beam headlights.
Zack from United States 5 years ago  
ZA
2 reports 
Tre3 from United States 3 years ago
Same problem here I even replaced the headlight bulbs themselve.
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Rear lights not working while driving at night

Ford F-150 2011  100850 miles
I have no rear light while my headlights are on in the whole back end of my truck. Went through and checked all the fuses and bulb but can’t find the problem
Chow from United States 4 years ago  
CH
13 reports 
vic361 from United States 4 years ago
Anything yet im having the same issue
Sadi from United States 4 years ago
My 2014 F-150 is having the same problem too.
Rico from United States 5 months ago
Anyone figure this one out yet? this just started: all lights working while parked...as soon as I put my 2011 f150 in drive the tail lights go out?????
Yata from United States a month ago
Head lights work. Running rear light are out, Brake lights are out, Turning Signal in the rear are out, Reverse lights are out. Replaced all the rear sockets and bulbs.
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Electrical

Ford F-150 2005 XLT 5.4 Supercab 114852 miles
No dome lights, radio, power windows or other electronics. New battery, checked fuses, including ground. Cluster is off. Truck starts and drives perfectly fine with headlights and tail lights working including blinkers. Help!
Elite from United States 4 months ago  
EL
1 report 
Jason from United States 3 months ago
I changed my cargo light assembly and now all my interior stuff is dead no power seats no window gages radio ac turns on but won't cool 2006 f150 texas edition
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My tail lights don't work at all, zero...

Ford F-150 1999 4.2 manual transmission 175000 miles
Everything is working fine at the front and inside the cab ( turn signals, headlamps high, low beams ), but the tail lights are out completely, no turn signal, stop or running lights. I checked all the fuses inside and even under the hood and eveeything seems ok. Can you please help? Thanks.
Jimmy from United States 3 years ago  
JI
6 reports 
LindaT from United States 3 years ago
Try replacing brake switch it's on the brake pedal.
geojung from United States 3 years ago
Same issue on 2015 model
Terry from United States 3 years ago
Good Evening I own a 1999 F-150 truck my odometer light wont light up every time. And my back up lights burn out, again I change fuse 2x it burns out. I change the light bulbs. What else can i do, i went to an auto electrician and he's asking for 550.00 he says i need the whole console. Because they are both connected together. Please advice, my truck was broken into and damage my switch, and stole stereo, and vandalized it was declare salvage, i have payed for brakes and lights inspection and now my back up won't work need this done before the august 22, 21 please any tips and advice i would appreciated.
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Low beamheadlight

Ford F-150 2020  28000 miles
Put in new led lights driver side low beam stopped working any ideas checked all the vonnections
Kbell from United States a year ago  
KB
2 reports 
Gonza R from Argentina a year ago
I'm not familiar with the f-150's electric system, but some vehicles does not support led bulbs, the electric system recognize them as damaged bulbs. Check out the fuses anyway, maybe there were a short or something weird during installation. https://www.startmycar.com/ford/f-150/…
Lugnutt from United States 8 months ago
This is 7 months old but maybe this helps somebody else out but to use led's because of their little use of power the computers recognition is well below threshold voltage to be recognized its fouled as inoperative. On turn signal hyper flashing after installing led's you will also need to buy a new led signal flasher also.10 to 14 dollars and where led's aren't. Recognized you have to put one of them metal clad resistors there about as long as a pack of cigarettes and get hot as hell so mount in a safe location. It gets the led bulbs working
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Headlights problems

Ford F-150 1999  194000 miles
High beams work but low beams do not
Reddaddy82 from United States 5 years ago  
RE
6 reports 
ktha from United States 3 years ago
I am just encountering the same problem! 50,000 miles on my 2014 Accord ELX
Archer from United States 9 months ago
2013 F 150 same probleno
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Dash lights

Ford F-150 2010 302 144000 miles
Dash lights come in acc with all indicator lights as soon as you start it the go out...I still have headlight and tail lights high beams ect
bigjimdandy2 from United States 5 years ago  
BI
2 reports 
Drained from Canada 6 months ago
My radio also don't turn on
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Lights and panel on off

Ford F-150 2007 F 150 198000 miles
Lights instruments radio fans go off now no high or low beams come and go buzzing in dash
Donald Crawford from United States 7 years ago  
DO
1 report 
Onfilmz from United States 4 years ago
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Lights are not coming on after changing heater core

Ford F-150 1997 5.4 197678 miles
Changed heater core, now headlights and dash lights do not work. Flashers work okay.
Albert from United States 8 years ago  
AL
1 report 
Knuth from United States 8 years ago
There must be a connector that was left behind unplugged, have you checked that all the wiring was left as it was before changing the heater core?
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Headlight issue

Ford F-150 2013  60000 miles
When my headlights come on the passenger side comes on high beam while the drivers side comes on low beam and after a while the passenger side will go to low beam. They are the high intensity headlights.
tuck from Canada 8 years ago  
TU
4 reports 
Knuth from United States 8 years ago
It's probable the Multi Function Switch. Have it checked or replaced, and you high and low beams should work fine afterwards
Brenda from Canada 7 years ago
Same issue with high beam, do u have to replace the complete headlight assembly and if do what is the cost ? Approx
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Connected negative on battery to positive terminal

Ford F-150 2006 King ranch 163390 miles
I connected the battery from a Nissan titan to my ford f-150 king ranch. The alarm came on n the wires going from the battery to alternator started to smoke I quickly disconnected it. Then connected it correctly drove truck about 3 miles: once I was home I put in new battery and new alternator. But the battery wont stay charged. & head lights stay on. On the fuse box in the passengers side one of the fuses keeps blowing out.
Mother of 3 from United States 5 months ago  
MO

Rear lights go out when I put the truck in drive

Ford F-150 2011 5.0 crew cab 4x4 automatic 169500 miles
Just started...daughter noticed it as I left her house...while parked everything works fine...a few days ago the little indicator light on the gear shift console stopped indicating it was in drive...but worked in park...and high beams won't stay on(doesn't 'click' and stay on) but works when pulled back to flash high for a moment...only the tail lights are a problem??????
Rico from United States 5 months ago  
RI
1 report 

Electrical

Ford F-150 2011 Ford f150 5.0 ecoboost 410000 miles
My highbeams won't work also radio won't work
Drained from Canada 6 months ago  
DR
2 reports 

No turn signals or brake lights

Ford F-150 1999 Single cab Manuel transmission 4.2 v6  150000 miles
I have no turn signals or brake light I checked all the fuses and they look good and all the running lights work like high and low beams and I have tail lights
Just no turn signals or brake lights
Patrick from United States 7 months ago  
PA
3 reports 

Left side high beam not working

Ford F-150 2009  310700 miles
The side high beam isn't working, low beams and right side high beam works good, I installed new headlight bulbs but no change
Wans from United States a year ago  
WA

No brake are turn signals are four way flashers

Ford F-150 2000 Triton v8 2231892 miles
I have high and low beam head lights and all the running lights but no turn signals are rear brake lights
Mexican from United States a year ago  
ME
2 reports 

Dashboard lights wont turn on

Ford F-150 2008  123457 miles
Whenever i turn on my truck i cant see my speed and night, but the headlights and side door lights still work, ik i could be the dashboard light bulb but could it be a fuse
T_imsavage12 from United States a year ago  
T_

Led headlights

Ford F-150 2017  105000 miles
Installed low beam high beam and fog lights LED started truck up fog lights come on low beams come on and then shut right back off not sure what could be causing this problem
Adam from United States 2 years ago  
AD
1 report 

Electrical system

Ford F-150 2013 ford f-150 3.5 v6 120000 miles
My 2013 f-150 King Ranch turn signals, high beam, controls on the steering wheel, and headlights not turning off. I've changed switches, fuses and they are still not working.
Stone cold from United States 2 years ago  
ST
4 reports 

Turn signal

Ford F-150 2014 Super crew 5.0L 120000 miles
One of my turn signals don’t work. My passenger tail light. I have aftermarket tail lights and head lights but for some reason the LED running lights work but break/ turn signals don’t. I checked the fuse and it’s good the resistors are new for the LEDs so I assume it’s good. I checked voltage and I’m getting 14v at both fuse box and wire harness. It’s not the tail lights because I also bought new aftermarket tail lights and tried them and still didn’t work which I’m returning cause now i know it’s an electrical problem somewhere. If somewhere could help I’d really appreciate it. I really don’t wanna take it to the dealership.
Ivan5.0 from United States 2 years ago  
IV
13 reports 

High beam light

Ford F-150 2011  173000 miles
My passenger side high beam is not working. I have checked the fuse and bulb and it is still not working. What else could it be?
Mond from United States 2 years ago  
MO
2 reports 

Electrical , fuel sensors ,stalling

Ford F-150 2004 F150 196000 miles
The check engine light and the light that looks like a wrench are coming on recently and last night when I was taking off the ABS light came on the headlights got real damn in the engine stalled and then pick right back up and then stalled again I killed it and it crank back up normal and ran to town and back but on the way back ABS light came on and it stalled again
Eric from United States 3 years ago  
ER
3 reports 

Wont start.

Ford F-150 2004 stx 180000 miles
No power to anything inside of truck. Nothing changes when key turned. Geting a 4% feed back in wireing. Battery fully charged. Clicking noise coming from hazard signal box under steering column. I have headlights. Power at the starter. All fuses are a1. Changed out the whole fuse box. Checked all grounds good. Im stumped here. Can anyone help.
rob1121 from United States 3 years ago  
RO

High beams stuck on

Ford F-150 2013 5.0 76000 miles
Light switch turned off high beams are stuck on
Wayne from United States 4 years ago  
WA
11 reports 

Headlights

Ford F-150 2011 Ford f-150 xl 3.7 liter  129000 miles
Trying to locate the low beam fuse
Jamie from United States 4 years ago  
JA
3 reports 

Lariat no led tail lights no power no camera no rear bumper

Ford F-150 2015  88000 miles
Hi i buy lariat wrecked come without tail lights tail gate no bumper no headlights
I buy oem led tail lights with radars no Works
I buy rear tail gate camera dont work

What fuse or relay i need check?
rgomez from United States 4 years ago  
RG
3 reports 


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