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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 11:13 PM
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Cool F150 Headlights do not always work

I have a 97 F150 small V8 and the headlights do not always come on immediately. I sometimes have to turn on the wipers to get the lights to work. Occasionally, the wipers do not work either. I can flash the bright lights but not with the lights on.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 06:09 AM
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 08:57 AM
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Try this thread on the subject...

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=179397
 
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 01:01 PM
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Agreed, gotta be the MFS. My headlights started going out and back on when I used my turn signal. Got new switch, and voila.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 05:35 PM
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see #34 in I'm confused (turn signals) thread
 
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 09:23 PM
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Replace Mulit-function switch, it will cure your headlight and wiper problem.
 
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