Notices
2009 - 2014 F150 Discuss the 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Ford F150
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Moser

Daytime Running Lights

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 28, 2018 | 04:30 AM
  #1  
GaryKip's Avatar
GaryKip
Thread Starter
|
Logistics Pro
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 4,093
Likes: 14
From: Lind, WA- Eastern WA
Daytime Running Lights

Does anyone know how I can disable the daytime running lights on my 2011 F150 xtr 4 X 4 from Canada? The VIN is 1FTFW1EFOBFC80658, which shows it was made in USA (right?). But it has a "built in Canada" sticker on the drivers door.
 
Reply
Old Jan 28, 2018 | 07:16 AM
  #2  
Bruker's Avatar
Bruker
Fleet Mechanic
20 Year Member
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 1,385
Likes: 1
From: Mercer County, OH
It's my understanding that the DRL feature can only be enabled or disabled by a dealer tech.
 
Reply
Old Jan 28, 2018 | 10:45 PM
  #3  
GaryKip's Avatar
GaryKip
Thread Starter
|
Logistics Pro
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 4,093
Likes: 14
From: Lind, WA- Eastern WA
Well crap, I was hoping that it would be something simple like just removing the DRL relay. But if that's what I have to do - so be it. Thanks for the reply. I'll contact the dealer and let everyone know if there is another way or not.
 
Reply
Old Jan 29, 2018 | 05:17 AM
  #4  
Siberexpress's Avatar
Siberexpress
More Turbo
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 510
Likes: 21
From: Clinton TN.
You can try Forscan, I used it to turn off the DRL in my 2013 FORScan Home
It is a free program, you will just need to get the adapter and they tell you what you need.
But on my E150 I gave the guy $20 at the local Ford Dealer.
 
Reply
Old Jan 29, 2018 | 08:13 AM
  #5  
WXboy's Avatar
WXboy
Logistics Pro
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 4,410
Likes: 1,015
From: Central KY
I used ForScan and a $20 OBD Bluetooth adapter to kill the DRLs on my truck. You can do lots of other things with that software also.
 
Reply
Old Jan 29, 2018 | 10:50 AM
  #6  
Olytlr's Avatar
Olytlr
Elder User
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 757
Likes: 1
You can disable them or change them to your fogs or signals for DRLs if you want with Forscan. Your truck was not built in Canada. Your door sticker should have a maple leaf on it which means it was built for the Canadian market but wasn't built in Canada.
 
Reply
Old Jan 29, 2018 | 07:20 PM
  #7  
fastback89's Avatar
fastback89
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 165
Likes: 0
I used Forscan to change them to my fog lights
 
Reply
Old Jan 31, 2018 | 02:38 AM
  #8  
GaryKip's Avatar
GaryKip
Thread Starter
|
Logistics Pro
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 4,093
Likes: 14
From: Lind, WA- Eastern WA
Originally Posted by Olytlr
You can disable them or change them to your fogs or signals for DRLs if you want with Forscan. Your truck was not built in Canada. Your door sticker should have a maple leaf on it which means it was built for the Canadian market but wasn't built in Canada.
Ok I understand it now. Yes it does have the maple leaf sticker. Thank you for clearing that up. The salesman didn't know that either.
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-2

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

 Brett Foote
story-6

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

 Brett Foote
story-9

5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

 Joe Kucinski
Old Feb 2, 2018 | 11:56 PM
  #9  
GaryKip's Avatar
GaryKip
Thread Starter
|
Logistics Pro
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 4,093
Likes: 14
From: Lind, WA- Eastern WA
Great news! I found a way to disable the DRL on "Utube" where all I had to do is unplug the connectors that are behind the splash shield on the front side of the rad support. But thank you for the info about Forscan. Cause I still need to delete the speed limiter (it's set at 100MPH right now).
 
Reply
Old Feb 3, 2018 | 08:52 AM
  #10  
Olytlr's Avatar
Olytlr
Elder User
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 757
Likes: 1
Originally Posted by GaryKip
Great news! I found a way to disable the DRL on "Utube" where all I had to do is unplug the connectors that are behind the splash shield on the front side of the rad support. But thank you for the info about Forscan. Cause I still need to delete the speed limiter (it's set at 100MPH right now).
You may have done something else as well. Your disconnect method works for 2010 and prior but 2011+ trucks use a BCM that controls the DRL function.

The speed limiter is there for a reason, but if your dead set on changing it, you would need a tuner. Forscan can't do it.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Poncho450
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
1
Mar 20, 2016 09:18 AM
CA-F250
6.7L Power Stroke Diesel
4
Oct 6, 2010 06:37 PM
mlbmd
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
26
Feb 7, 2009 08:39 AM
jeffnick
1968-Present E-Series Van/Cutaway/Chassis
16
May 4, 2006 11:11 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:15 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE