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Old Oct 23, 2016 | 09:45 AM
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2016 F150 reverse lights not working?

ive seearched and searched for fuse or anything I can and come up dead! The only fuse about reverse light fuse is the trailer harness and it's fine & it works. Actual reverse lights aren't getting juice....I assume different circuits because different wires colors...is there a fuseibke link somewhere or can someone guide me to anything? Thanks!
 
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Old Oct 23, 2016 | 10:44 AM
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In the 2016, the trailer/tow/backup fuse is #87; a 10 amp mini fuse. Refer to this diagram: 2016 Ford F-150 fuse box diagram - StartMyCar

If the fuse is OK, then it's probably the switch by the shifter.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2016 | 02:30 AM
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Most likely the neutral safety switch, or whatever it is they use to fill that function today.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2016 | 10:48 AM
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Unless you did or added something to your truck why are you even messing with it? Take it in for Warranty!!
 
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Old Oct 25, 2016 | 08:44 AM
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It's out of warranty...but thanks for the tip!!


It's a company truck that I just took over and the reverse lights aren't working...the previous guy tried adding some LED back up lights to the bumper and nothing works now except the trailer reverse circuit....he added them directly to the factory circuits behind the stop lights and both circuits are dead....it has me stumped because they do not share the fuse with the trailer circuit.....so who knows.

Looks like I'll have to swap the LED heads to the trailer circuit so I can have back up lights.....
 
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Did you try removing the add on backup LED's and wiring?
 
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Old Oct 31, 2016 | 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by 02FX4Dude
Did you try removing the add on backup LED's and wiring?

Yeah I disconnected it all and didn't make a difference. I just re-wired it all up to the trailer circuit and said to heck with the others...everything is working great now. Thanks all for the help
 
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