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Apr 17, 2015 | 08:12 AM

cookingguy

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tail lights not working

So my tail lights and license plate lights are not working. The head lights work also my gauge cluster lights are not working.does anybody know which fuese I should check. Or any other thoughs what it might be?
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Apr 18, 2015 | 06:18 AM

Zip

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Check the fuse for the dash lights. The tail lights and dash lights are sometimes connected.

Apr 18, 2015 | 11:26 AM

mhoefer

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Check ground at back and all connectors, you may habpve a dead short taking that fuse out. All the salt and grunt get up there and corrodes everything.

Apr 18, 2015 | 04:21 PM

cookingguy

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It was a fuse

Apr 18, 2015 | 05:21 PM

87crewdually

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Originally Posted by cookingguy

It was a fuse

Did you figure out why the fuse blew in the first place?

Apr 18, 2015 | 05:46 PM

69cj

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Some times they just get tired and quit like any other component.

Apr 18, 2015 | 11:57 PM

87crewdually

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Some times they just get tired and quit like any other component.

The old glass type with the zinc element inside I can agree with you. But the modern blade style ones, no they don't wear out. They blow because of a heavier draw than what they're rated for.

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Jan 25, 2024 | 06:57 AM

bismic

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Originally Posted by alumiplatty

where did you find the fuse? I have searched the internet and don’t have an owners manual.

His fuse may not be in the same location as yours since you did not post what engine you have.

You can get your owner information by going to the appropriate Ford web site (motorcraftservice.com/ownerinformation) using the link below, or I could post an owners manual for you if you post your engine year.

https://www.motorcraftservice.com/ownerinformation