I am changing the Multi-Function switch on my van later today, once the temp gets above freezing outside.

Any tips, not that I am expecting any issues. I am installing a new Ford part.

Maybe I should take pictures? Would that help others?

 

Absolutely photos help---the more the merrier in fact!

Even though this isn't a difficult job any description accompanied with photos might help someone apprehensive to tackle this themselves. Its possible your write up could find its way into the tech folder too!

Good on ya for the new Ford part----I've not seen too many issues in general with that switch where ever its use, F-Series or the E-Series.

Looking forward to your contribution PST!

 

Job done and pictures taken. I will upload the pictures and the description ASAP.

 

Ford Service Manual:
http://www.filedropper.com/97eseriesmfs

Seems pretty straight forward, though their drawings always leave out important little details

 

Here I will try and give you the step by step to replacing the Multi-function switch. Yes it is easy but I want to see if I can post properly with pictures and the description.

So to start disconnect the battery! You are very close to the Air Bag so....

Then remove the Tilt steering handle by unscrewing it. Next unscrew the 3 screws holding the bottom cover in place.

Next turn the ignition to run and push the ball up and pull out the ignition lock cylinder.

It should then look like this!

Now you can pull the top cover off, while it is off a good cleaning is very easy. There are 2 #20 Torx screws holding the multifunction switch in place. In the picture below you can see the bottom connector retaining clip is broken from previous repair.


Here you can see the top clip is broken as well.

Now it is just remove the 2 screw and 2 electric connectors and swap in the new part. Reverse the above procedure for reassembly. Just a note that the signal may not latch if the steering wheel at a point for the turn signal return.

In this picture you can see the difference of size in the parts, the FORD part on the left and the knock-off on the right.

 

PST this is a great contribution----should be more than enough info and photos to help even the bashful driveway mechanics!

Thanks for adding it here!!

 

This is great, added to tech folder!

 

Just replaced my switch today, and the photos above were a great help. I wouldn't have known about pulling the ignition switch and the little hidden push button to release it. Many thanks!

 

Happy happy!

 

Send this man some highly deserved reps----everyone who reads this!

 

This is a fantastic post! Tonight my turn signal lights and brake lights (lower not third light, that works fine) were working and not working sporadically. Juggling the turn signal helped them work again. After reading some other posts, it sounded like it all goes thru the multi-function switch. In a day or so, I might try and replace it and this post is gonna help a ton.

Any other thoughts on my problem would me great but assuming this is it.

-Jimmy

 

Thanks for posting. 2 1/2 years later and you're still helping people. I just changed mine out today thanks to your well described tutorial. Only glitch was a hidden screw in the column shroud. I had to pull the lower dash off to get to it but didn't need to put it back on.


thanks again-
C-dad

 

the multifunction Switch is only the "bar" you've photographed? not the plug visible in one of your first Pictures? asking cause im thinking about the mistake that causes my hazard lights wont work properly...

 

I am unsure how I am responsible for your hazard lights?

Post a picture or write up a correction or addendum.

 

youre not.