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Sep 4, 2003 | 10:57 AM

mahause

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multifunction switch?

I have a 98 Expedition EB. When I go from high beams to low beams I lose lights all together. I notice when I move it slightly forward the lights come back on. I believe this is caused by the multifunction switch. Has anyone changed it?

Sep 4, 2003 | 11:01 AM

stepman

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multifunction switch?

Not on an explorer but, on a windstar its not that hard. Just have to pull the column covers and there are a couple of screws holding it on. Hardest part is trying to unplug the wires with the limited space.

Sep 4, 2003 | 11:45 AM

Rtpjunior

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multifunction switch?

The switch is not too bad to pull, hust a little tricky. Pull the lower dash cover off, and look underneath the switch. You will see a small opening. Insert a small pick or similar and slide the release over. The switch is held in by a spring-loaded tab, and can only be released this way.

Sep 5, 2003 | 06:46 AM

DIV16

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multifunction switch?

Remember to disconnect your battery so that you don't accidentally blow the airbag.

Sep 8, 2003 | 10:42 AM

mahause

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multifunction switch?

Does the multifunction switch also control the rear windshield wiper? That is also working intermitently.

Sep 10, 2003 | 09:48 PM

2003EXPY

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multifunction switch?

The MFS controls the rear washer and wiper also.Fords MFS's are their way of garranteeing future profits for their parts division. I had my 98 Expy's replaced right before the warranty expired,and when I bought my 91 Grand Marquis and 96 Cougar I had the dealer replace them before I'd buy the cars as they were intermittantly bad . My 03 Expy's got 28 months left on warranty so we'll see how long this one lasts.

Sep 10, 2003 | 11:36 PM

tsdrallyer

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multifunction switch?

I had to replace the MFS on my '97 twice: at 25K miles and 50K miles. Since then it's worked perfectly with no problems. Now at 112K miles. Ford had a bad supplier I guess.