Works on the front. When I use turn signals, left or right, the 4 ways come on.

Whats the cause?

 

If the 4 ways work in the rear, most likely it's the turnsignal switch. Depending on what year you have, Ford calls it the multi-function switch.

 

Its a 2011. Yeah, instead of left or right signals, 4 ways come on instead. Looks normal in cab, though.

 

Tilt your wheel up and down and see if they start working. Sometimes the harness gets pulled too tight in the column and a plug tries to come undone. Sometimes tilting the column will make it worse or better.

 

Nope, no luck. Should I go to a ford dealer? Or is a fix like this something I could handle? (Not mr. Handyman)

 

It doesn't look too bad. On the old trucks you had to pull the steering wheel but apparently on yours it comes out the side of the column.


Remove the steering column shrouds. For additional information, refer to Section 211-04.

If equipped, remove the brake pedal control switch. For additional information, refer to Section 206-06.

NOTE: Turn the steering wheel 90 degrees to the left to gain access to the screw(s).
Remove screw(s) and the steering column multifunction switch by sliding outward.
To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

 

where can I find those sections?

 

I don't have access to those other sections. I found some instructions from other guys who have done it.

Ok figured out how to separate the two plastic pieces.

Turn the steering wheel half way to the right,top will face the passengers side of car. When you do this it exposes a slot in the two plastic pieces. Just poke a small screwdriver into the slot, the two pieces on that side will separate. Then turn the wheel toward the left and do the same.

Turning the wheel toward the drivers door will not only expose the tab to separate the clam shell plastic pieces it will also expose the two screws that need to be removed to take the stalk out.

Once the screws are removed just pull the stalk toward the drivers window and it will pop right out.

If you have electric pedal adjusters the bottom screw holds that in also so make sure it is in place when you put the bottom screw back in.



Thought I'd register to help answer this... Heres how I just replaced the turn signal switch on my 2011 F150

1)Remove the shroud with 3 bolts (under the wheel)
2)turn the steering wheel 90 degrees to reveal 2 t10 screws (one goes thru pedal adj switch also)
3)remove the two t10 screws
4)Gently pry up retaining clip at top of turn signal switch, and pull out
5)pull out broken switch, and pop in the new switch ($49 from Ford Dealer)
6)put it back together


Note. Those instructions above are for f150's. I hope they are the same as your f350 but I am not sure about that.

 

That doesnt sound too bad then. So the part Im looking to replace is the whole arm?

 

The one guy broke his switch arm off and needed to replace the arm. But you need to replace the electrical part of the switch. I have never done it before, but I bet you will have to re-use your old arm, but not sure about that either.

 

Thanks for the help. Ill have them check it out and pay for it.

 

If you're going to pay for the repair, also pay for the diagnosis.

If you go in there and tell them the switch is bad and you want them to replace it, they will do exactly that and charge you for that service. If the switch doesn't fix the problem (and it's my opinion based on the very limited information provided that it isn't), then you will still have a truck with a newly installed switch to pay for and you STILL have not found the original problem.

This is not the "simple" multi-function switch for turn signals and hazards from generations past. It is necessary to learn how this newest generation of electronics works in order to learn how to diagnose it. If you do not have the factory schematics, workshop manual, necessary scan tool, and an understanding of HOW IT WORKS, troubleshooting it is going to be an exercise in guessing.

 

Still havent figured it out. However, I saw a video on a dodge ram with same problem. The 4 pin was gunked up, problem solved. Was also a NY truck. Is there any relation? My 4 and 7 pins looked fine. Didn't check 5th wheel connector though. My bed has been filled with snow half the time.

 

Well, if you had a Dodge Ram, then that would be relevant information. Since you don't, it isn't.

 

Was just a broken trailer wire into the trailer harness. Now my truck honks 2x when i lock it. Is that normal? Ill need inspection soon so Ill ber going back to same dealer anyway.