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Old Apr 26, 2004 | 07:03 PM
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97 F150 4.2L Headlight Problems

I have a 97 F150 4X2 w/84K+ miles on it. When I turn on headlights, they won't come on unless I jiggle the turn-signal-arm. Then when I push forward for BRIGHTS, they go off completely. Any suggestions?
 
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Old Apr 26, 2004 | 07:13 PM
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It sounds like the MFS. Thats the multi function switch. Not to hard to change out. I think there about $40 to $50 from Ford. I think car quest sells them as well. If you turn on the emergancy flashers slowly, do they work?
 
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Old Apr 26, 2004 | 07:23 PM
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When I put on the emergency flashers, they don't work - they go into hyper-drive, very fast flash.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2004 | 10:00 PM
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I would change the turnsignal/headlight wiper switch, known as the MFS.
 
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Old May 1, 2004 | 09:11 AM
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Thanks BossHoss - I've purchased the MFS and will be installing it on Monday. Appreciate the advice.

 
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