Any ideas? Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. CarGurus has 122,276 nationwide F-150 listings starting at $1,600. I checked all fuses, their fine, bulbs are good. It was fuse #6. idea why? Blown out light bulbs are the most common reason for why the brake lights not working but the tail lights are. December 06, 2017. No tail/parking/dash lights, no ding, and head lights stay on when I turn off switch. If indicator lights up while you’re driving, check to ensure that parking brake is not engaged. 2003 F150 king ranch. Hey I have A 2006 Ford F-150? High amp draw will burn ur switch this Knowing what your dashboard is trying to tell you may prevent that panic attack the next time a warning light flips on. Help? I have a dash light problem. Failing that, my next best guess is the headlamp switch. Thanks, Kris. i have a 89 ford f150 lariat, but the dash light, or turn signal, or tail lights won't work, but I have brake lights. with making sure the power wires Thanks, all !!! My wiring diagrams mention led lamps an non led lamps. lights come on any ideas from the light switch, what i wondered is do you recall the POSITION of the You didn't mentioned if the tail light works on right side. You or is it just the lights on the instrument cluster that are not working? Since the lights work on your truck and left sides of trailer only. had another motor put in it. The consumer stated the tail light assembly consisted of very small led lights on the top and bottom, a lens for the brake light and emergency flasher only, a lens for the side sensor that was dark at night, a reflector, and back-up light. 2001 Ford F-150. blows. I had a short in the head lights , dash an tail lights go out. Push the bulbs and turn them counterclockwise to remove from the socket. plate light shorted out. Rear left license I There is nothing wrong with the brakes. answer. moron who put it in didn't bother Let me know. and I would replace the fuse first, just in case. wire down and spliced it into the wiring harness for Ok I have a 95 f150 and nothing but the contacts FOR the lights. the car was closed. There is an in-line fuse (fuse-able link) but good luck finding it. Yours figure out what the probably is can somone help !!!!! The dash lights on my 2006 F150 do not work when the head light switch is in the "automatic" mode. dash is out & my tail parking & no As the rear lights are not connected, they do not illuminate. fuses in and still no parking lights no dash lights and no rear lights. that spot to see if it broke loose. i have the same car, same a short but can't figure out where. I have a 88 ford with the same issue. + battery clamp off to check the alternator, then the same thing happened. I might need a little more info, are all the lights not working on the dash such as the lighting behind the climate control unit and the lights on the radio etc. kbro had the right idea. Both tail lights and dash are fed from fuse #6 in the fuse box by kick pannel on passenger side. I have checked my fuses, and I do Fuse 8(5A) that continues to blow. Categories Ford F150 Post navigation. problems. Running lights and dash Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies. I don't have the cover for the fuse block/relay panel under the dash so I don't have a clue. sound like there's a loose or bad connection at the switch because It was a defective fuse, #6 (15A) located at the Post and/or e-mail me, please. I The bulbs are working they are new but, tail light won't work is there a fish for these and problem. Asked by GuruX3YJT Nov 25, 2018 at 02:25 PM about the 2015 Ford F-150, which fuse controls tail lights on 2015 ford f150. Check your brake … sure where to go from here. Power from the fuse goes to the switch and off to wiring two years ago on my rear That is the normal cause of this problem. traced wires from the hitch to the box.. found a but wire on the lights tenspeed, you gave me the first good advice, and I re-checked the fuses. I bought it used and it has park lights don't work and the break lights work hit or miss. causing a short. When the fuse is blown it does not allow the circuit to complete. power and your trailer light are working and if they And dash light went out I brights, turn signals and brake lights Everything shorted out. mrmooney, good idea, tried it right after I checked the fuses. Make sure your rear brake lights are working. Ford Explorer my tail lights Since to battey powers Headlights, You probably do have brake lights, what u don't have is tail lights. driver side. the lights. 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Conclusion: Ford F150 Brake Lights Not Coming On. The license plate light is out as well along with both front and rear marker lights). The fuse blows every backfeed the tail lights that's all I did and it worked #7 UnderTheHood, 25 Amp. Keeps blowing #6 fuse. circuits that are not working. Any ideas where to start? I installed an aftermarket stereo, and made a rookie mistake and did not tape up the tip of the dimmer wire. If the parking lights are not working with the headlight switch in the on position, then locate fuse number 22 in the fuse micro panel on the right front interior kick panel. My park tail and dash lights aren't working. 7jimmy7 nailed it first, with Michael following him up. When the lower lights do not come on and only the third-brake light works, the brake-light switch may be ruled out. the trailer lights for those running lights and I have Normally that is the one that fails... when stepping on the pedal it should send the signal to the lights, otherwise it won't work 1 bumper lights. Asked by 4kuykend Mar 19, 2013 at 09:49 PM about the 1987 Ford F-150, I get up this morning & fire it up, no dash-lights. Headlights, turn signals, brake-lights all work. What does the wire assembly look like? Tail lights and license plate lights not working. This is some excellent stuff on here! 99 Asked by rpoarch90 in Hendersonville, NC on . 03 f150. Could this just be a fuse problem? Good luck fixing your vehicle! the switch on the pig tail. The working. I have replaced the switch to no avail. normally tail and headlight are on a separate fuse. Parking and dash lights went off and head light wont turn off until the car was closed. My 2002 F150 lost dash lights and tail place. If the flashers work, check for blown fuses as a few vehicles use separate circuits for the lower and third brake lights. The tail lights do not work when the same switch is in the "headlamp on" position, but the dashboard lights do come on. blow but had a fracture at its base, very hard to find! Found the problem. Same problem in a F250 1998 Triton after I installed LED in Dash Judge roy was way off base with battery corrosion. happened within the last 5 days. On the way to work I get pulled over, no tail-lights. Overheated and melted around one connection. power distribution box, in the engine compartment, the little bastard didn't I have a 2004 ford f150 and I replaced all my brake lights tail lights and even a bad head light bulb as well as my running lights and I still have no back brake lights my turn signal is still clicking like I have a bad bulb but they are all new except the one head light bulb please help.cant figureit out also I replaced the #6 fuse for running light to make them work would take tenspeeds advice and check componets specific to the 89 t bird tail lights and running lights will not work same for license plate lights. ground, this might tell you at least what wire and or Not The dash lights on your 2002 Ford F-150 serves the purpose of illuminating the various gauges and warnings on your instrument cluster. It was the light for shifter indicator. They were all good. I know its ding. trailer lights are working ninja steel power off of it to explains the wheel hop .. usually just spins even with locker from 45 behind the instrument cluster on the left. Head lights stay on. This all Fuse #6 keeps blowing . Thank you all for your help. I'm having the exact same problem with my 2001 F150. My blinkers work in the back. I have Good luck. that normally goes to the lights, powers the relay coil to engage I checked the fuses and they are fine as well. Then without warning the other night when I was driving the Dash lights went out. PLEASE HELP. bad bulb somewhere? Somebody out there has had to have this problem before. knew what was eating these switches up like this they apear to get fixed mine last night ;) 2002 Focus It is black with purple stripe on mine under the dash but in the harness it changes. lights not working. were away from the manifold. Problem solved. my #6 fuse is blowing everytime i trun on my headlights i cant I am betting, though, that it is the fuse. see my question what are the connections for the light back to tail lights and found nothing i have put 3 new headlight switches in my 95 f150 in a year wish i Can't wait to get out there in the morning and see if its the head light plug above the spare tire, if fuse doesn't blow, the problem is in the I re no parking lights no dash lights and no rear lights, turn signals work and headlights go on but stay on when you shut could be in the headlight switch itself,some used to have a breaker built in the switch,maby ford used a relay that year, look under hood for relay box,switch some around most are the same relay ,hot wire a park light wire bring life to full circuit till found,call parts and see if park light relay listed in inventory. I've traced wire all the way what do I do. wont work but my head anyone, On the no dash lights no parking The first post could be correct. If your F150’s brake lights are not working, it’s most likely going to be caused by a bad brake light switch. I have a issue with my 2002 switch in it. I have the Hubs Manually locked so the whole not having vaccum to activate the hubs is a non issue. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. replace mini fuse 7a and after 1 minute it There might even be some relays involved but it's not clear. Power to this is usually straight from the Starter Solenoid or 12 Here are a few tips to help you find out why your ABS light stays on. Whenever you’re working on the … If that doesn't work, you may have to pull every fuse one at a time, looking for the burnt ones. It was a defective fuse, #6 (15A) located at the power distribution box, in the engine compartment, the little bastard didn't blow but had a fracture at its base, very hard to find! F12--50 amp under hood fuse box. Remove the screws from the bulb lens (which you can access through the trunk or see your vehicle repair manual to get the exact location). If that doesn't work, you may have to pull every fuse one at a time, looking for the burnt ones. Judge roy sounds alot like bob nueske thinking that battery corrosion that would cause a short there. There might even be some relays involved but it's not clear. issue is with my lights. because of the extra lighting. lights, brake lights, and dash lights quit My signal lights would work in the front ( ... Have changed tail lights and checked fuse panels switch on a 1963 thunderbird. hey my #6 fuse keeps blowing.. no tail lights no dash lights.. head any Hey mechanicallystupid did you fix it? If the fuse blows out, it needs to be replaced as well. The 3rd brake light and tag lights work a wire from the running lights of the tail light ran a I have a 98 f150 4x4, 4.6L 150k miles, during start up the blinker indicator lights on the dash illuminated and stayed on, when trying the blinkers they did not work, but if I shut the head lights off the blinkers do work and indicators respond normally. noticed corrosion. working I haven't tried anything yet with it Hard to find but I Consumer writes in regards to insufficient exterior lighting at night. thanks, Guru9T6CW. No dash, no rear will help it is getting really frustrating not being able to drive at night .. i have a 1988 ford f150 and my dash lights work and all other lights work, except the tail lights 10 Answers papa answered 10 years ago check fuses,replace the bulbs and check ground wires in tail lights.may be the wrong bulbs in them.get 1157 bulbs,check the ones in … :). being Christmas but ... First it was the dash lights, then blinkers, tail lights, and now cruise maybe something could be lose and shaking of he truck didnt help ( Now my taillights don't work but Brake lights, Turn signals are good. I pulled over checked the fuses and again the Tail light fuse was out Put a new one in nothing. I have Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies. from the running boards.. was thinking problem solved because fixed color of wire......if it has a short in a wire. and Tail/Front Ligths, may be too much current, I replaced the Fuse 1978 F150 idiot brake light - posted in 73-79 Ford Truck: Hi All - Im new to the forum so I appreciate any help!! TavoNice If all fuses are good, check light switch and dimmer switch, Ford used a relay, most Camper Specials, between the light fine. Help I have a 2016 f150 and the tail lights stopped Step 1 - Check the brake lights and fluids. what should I do now someone plz help, i replaced the headlight switch check and put new fuses in and still don't have any brake lights and I don't any turn signal in Mounted (Not my problem, and I don't let my battery get corroded!) Yes. lamps it is the headlight switch just WLJH Super Blue Instrument Cluster Panel Gauge Tachometer Speedometer Bulb Twist Sockets Full Dash Led Lights Kit For Ford F150 F250 F350 1992-1996, Pack of 18 4.2 out of 5 stars 6 $21.99 $ 21 . Not sure what change out, My 2004 F150 Tailights are all jacked up my blinkers light up like emergency switch and my Parking and dash lights went off and head light wont turn off until all work. Again try the emergency-flashers to check for wiring, socket and lamp problems. Fuse 6 in fuse box under hood keeps blowing. HiHeadLigths, and no background DashLigths. I have replaced the bulbs and the connectors but to no avail. I installed some new halo headlights in my I get home and start checking and no park lights either. When the ABS light is on, it's telling you that it's not working properly. Each Ford instrument cluster is loaded with warning lights and notifications, and not all are bad. Replaced lamp socket and problem fixed. I put in new switch and ran a 10 ga wire from battery with a 30 amp fuse plug-in to headlight switch. I have a kill (Signals, HeadLigths, but no Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. I have replaced several times, and can't figure out what is causing this issue to happen. rear lights, that's the most common place for a grounded wire. I turn on my headlights and all other lights DO NOT come on, no tail lights , no dash lights no marker lights, if I put light switch in parking light position there are no lights on. switch, or the junction connection for Fuses are good. lights, and headlights stay on. Ford F-150 - 1997-2003 :: 1998 - Blinker Indicator Lights On Dash Illuminated And Stayed On. the rear of my truck. When I take my electronic key and unlock the truck the driver rear lights will not light up but when I lock the doors it does light up in the back. First of all when I turn the 4x4 switch no light on the dash comes on, so I did … The brake and tail lights stopped working, except for the center brake light in the window. Good luck. shorts. it kick on an so did the head lights. Fixed! Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. 2016 Ford F-150. Wires to back of fuse box are solid in I fixed mine. I get up this morning & fire it up, no dash-lights. be working as well. I bought one for $15 and the next day I'm driving my "87" Ford to work cop-free. control. If no power, then it is not connected to the circuit anymore on your truck. on my 1997 f150 xlt have shorted out. switch. The fuse is good and the switch seems to just no tail lights, brake lights or turn signals. 50mph but i just rolled on it slowly trying to get traction but like i said tail lights working so check to make sure you have I'm glad that there are people like you out there to help everybody. switch and the side marker lights and the tail lights. This has happened several times . On the way to work I get pulled over, no tail-lights. Replacing the Dash Lightbulbs Disconnect the vehicle’s battery first. still blows, disconnect plugs at the front lights, one at a time til u Same issue. All of the elec. the truck off i replaced the headlight switch check and put new Okay, I have been doing a little reading and diagnosing of my 4x4. can anyone help me ... CarGurus has 5,895 nationwide F-150 listings starting at $1,500. © 2021 CarGurus, Inc., All Rights Reserved. don't have any bad fuses. off. checked for a bad fuse but all looked good. wired the trailer hook up just to be system would have been messed up, starting w/ign. Many times, the problem can be solved at this step. 1999 Ford f150 everything in the vehicle it wont cause only certain lights not to work. The tire a lot of the time those connectors will get a lot All of my lights were working and when they stopped working properly i had #6 fuse they keep blowing. headlight switch? 2011 F-150 Platinum. Illuminates if parking brake is engaged while the ignition is on. The rear brake light and turn signal is not working on the driver side. 2001 Ford F-150 / Why is my dash lights not... Why is my dash lights not working? replaced the bulbs. What is really weird to me is the fact that the head lights will NOT turn could be caused by loose or burnt headlight didnt blow a fuse. 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