Multi Function Turn Signal Switch
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Multi Function Turn Signal Switch
The turn signals started acting weird on my '01 SuperCrew. At first I thought is was the cold weather (-35F) a couple weeks ago, but it kept getting worse until today when they refused to work at all. Took the truck into the dealer and they said the multi-function switch is bad... $207 to replace including labor... ouch. 
The wipers and dimmer still worked fine, just the turn signals and emergency flashers have the problem.
I'm a little surprised that the switch would go bad at 40K miles. Anyone else had this problem?
I had one go bad on a late 80's GM car at 100K (the lever that did everything but drive the car!). The turn signal lever on my 78 F250 (with a factory tilt wheel) still works great.
I knew I should have bought that extended warranty!
The wipers and dimmer still worked fine, just the turn signals and emergency flashers have the problem.
I'm a little surprised that the switch would go bad at 40K miles. Anyone else had this problem?
I had one go bad on a late 80's GM car at 100K (the lever that did everything but drive the car!). The turn signal lever on my 78 F250 (with a factory tilt wheel) still works great.
I knew I should have bought that extended warranty!
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i've replaced the switch on my '97. found a local dealer over the internet selling it for around $40 if you ordered online. go to the counter without pre-ordering & it was $70.
anyway, it's real easy to replace. remove the shroud around your steering column. remove some screws, disconnect a couple of plugs, and it's out. reverse to replace. 30 minutes max.
TURN SIGNAL and HAZARD SWITCH, F250-350 Super Duty 99-01 $89.67 $71.74
not sure if this is your vehicle, but $71 is still a lot cheaper than $200. found this at
http://www.parts.com/index.cfm?actio...nt&sfid=213843
anyway, it's real easy to replace. remove the shroud around your steering column. remove some screws, disconnect a couple of plugs, and it's out. reverse to replace. 30 minutes max.
TURN SIGNAL and HAZARD SWITCH, F250-350 Super Duty 99-01 $89.67 $71.74
not sure if this is your vehicle, but $71 is still a lot cheaper than $200. found this at
http://www.parts.com/index.cfm?actio...nt&sfid=213843
Last edited by myke; Jan 20, 2004 at 04:51 PM.
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Thanks for the information guys! I did a search on this topic and someone had mentioned that the steering wheel had to come off also. I was a little hesitant of doing it myself because of the airbag.
I'll let you know if I decide to attempt it myself. Right now, the dealer is still waiting to get the part. They said they usually keep a few in stock, but are out of them right now. Must be a common problem. I do have a CAR QUEST here, so maybe I'll check if they have one.
I'll let you know if I decide to attempt it myself. Right now, the dealer is still waiting to get the part. They said they usually keep a few in stock, but are out of them right now. Must be a common problem. I do have a CAR QUEST here, so maybe I'll check if they have one.
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I have the same problem. It is the Multi Function Switch that will cost about $50 to $70. The place that is charging you $207 for it, should be run out of buisness. A half hour is all it should take for someone who is moderatly mechanicaly inclined (you know how to use a screw driver right?)
I found that the problem only happened on right turns with mine, and that it only happened when the switch was cold. Once the inside temp of the car warmed up, I could use the signal just fine.
You can do it yourself, but remember to unplug the batery of course. For safety and for the airbag.
I found that the problem only happened on right turns with mine, and that it only happened when the switch was cold. Once the inside temp of the car warmed up, I could use the signal just fine.
You can do it yourself, but remember to unplug the batery of course. For safety and for the airbag.
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I have changed mine at about 100,000 miles...65 for the part and 15 mins labor...its easy...do it yourself
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I wimped out on changing the switch myself. I just did not have time to do it this week and the wife is taking the truck on a road trip this weekend. The problem had gotten worse and the brake lights were not working at times.
They replaced the switch, a wiring harness, and a couple turn signal bulbs. The switch was around $80, the harness was another $30. They charged me $50 for labor, but I still had to pay another $35 for the initial diagnosis. Used to be they waived that diagonsis if you let them fix the problem. They even passed on the $9 shipping charge to get the switch in from an out-of-state dealer. What a racket! I definitely am going to avoid much business with this Ford dealer in the future.
They replaced the switch, a wiring harness, and a couple turn signal bulbs. The switch was around $80, the harness was another $30. They charged me $50 for labor, but I still had to pay another $35 for the initial diagnosis. Used to be they waived that diagonsis if you let them fix the problem. They even passed on the $9 shipping charge to get the switch in from an out-of-state dealer. What a racket! I definitely am going to avoid much business with this Ford dealer in the future.
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