Exterior Lighting Problems of Ford Econoline

Ford Econoline owners have reported 3 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's high/low beam switch (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Ford Econoline


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Ford Econoline

The High/low Beam Switch problem

Ongoing problem with dimmer switches going out, and causing ambulance to be without headlights while on service calls; this can cause vehicle collision while driving. Asking NHTSA to look into this matter ( eight replacement on this fleets of vehicle ).   Read details...

The Headlights problem

Both left and right (high and low beam) headlights failed due to a failed multifunction switch. I checked the multiple fuses (4 each) per owners manual relating to headlights and no malfunction observed. Only "flash to pass" high beam was functional.   Read details...

The Turn Signal Switch problem

Tl-the contact owns 1994 Ford Econoline. The contact stated that the non functioning exterior lights have failed to work. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing who stated the multi function turn signal switch would need to be replaced to repair the vehicle.   Read details...




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