Ford F-250 headlights problems

Filed Nov 19, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · 172,600 miles · ID

While driving at night the vehicle lights went out, no high beams, no driving lights at all, no blinkers etc. The flashers worked only while the vehicle was running, turned off the vehicle and it continued to runturned key back on and turned flashers off and sputtered and died, but then only the mirror and tail light flashers worked, nothing in the front worked. When attemted to check to see if lights would come on or flashers the wrench icon would appear, all instrument warning came on to check break sysytem but still no lights or flasher. This was an etremely dangerous situation due to the fact we were in a dark rural area on a 2 lane hwy and could not see a thing. The vehicle intermititngly will not start and we had to have it towed home. Also back up sensor will not work properly at times, the soonest we can get vehicle yo yhe shop is next tuesday.

Filed May 2, 2018 · Electrical · 220,221 miles · OR

Driving at night, tried to use cruise control (didn't come on) then overdrive "on" button started flashing, then speedometer began bouncing. Later truck would not go off when key was turned to off position. Next day a low beep was noted. Repair shop with scanner said it was an airbag warning beep. The following day the headlights came on at night although the key was to the off position and out of the truck. Subsequently all symptoms stopped and normal operation returned until a rainy day. Same symptoms. Day following that, normal operation. Mechanic states that symptoms need to be occurring to make proper diagnosis.

Filed Aug 2, 2017 · Tires · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford f-250 equipped with bf goodrich tires, tire line: rugged terrain, tire size: lp 275/70/r18 and the dot number was not available. The contact stated that the front driver side and passenger side tire tread prematurely separated causing both tires to fail at different points in time. A tire repair shop due to the contact indicating that the extensive nature of the tread separation caused damages to the fender, headlights, and the front frame inspected the tires. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was waiting on a response to determine their recommendation or solution. The VIN was not available. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was not available and the tire failure mileage was not available.

Filed Oct 24, 2016 · Body · 56,110 miles · TX

Door ajar warning light. Light came on and would not go off, interior lights as well as headlights came on sporadically when motor was not running. Headlights came on when the truck was not running or occupied and this caused all power to drain from the battery. Dealer charged over $300. To repair door latch / switch assembly on driver side. This occurred october 1, 2016. Our local paper had an article october 4 indicating a coming recall on ford edge SUV's 2011 to 2013 and the ford fusion from 2010. I feel these problems are related.

Filed Sep 20, 2016 · Electrical · TX

Issue with dome light, door jamb light on, auto headlights - all not working.

Filed Aug 23, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 200,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250. The contact stated that in order to keep the vehicle's engine on, the hazard lights and headlights had to be activated; however, the lights did not illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Mar 5, 2016 · Visibility · 65,000 miles · AK

"steering column control module" sccm (ford p/n 3f944) plastic body broke, allowing the "multifunction switch" (ford p/n 13k359) to separate from its electrical connector and become inoperable. The sccm plastic body is quite flimsy and the plastic is brittle - instead of just breaking, it shattered like glass. This failure occurred at night during a rainstorm 3-4-16. Had just exited onto an urban arterial from a freeway. Instantly the wipers, turn signals, and high beam became inoperable. Very dangerous driving home (1 mile from the event). Next day I was amazed at how extensively the plastic shattered, having no recall of treating it harshly - just using the device in the normal fashion.

Filed Jan 6, 2016 · Body, Electrical · 180,000 miles · CT

Auto headlamps and tail lamps don't work. Door ajar light stays on. Dome light does not come on when door open. Fuel gage stuck on full. Is it the vsm?

Filed Jul 20, 2015 · Lights · 23 miles · ID

The dash lights are auto turn on/off, there is no manual control. This works great in total darkness, since the lights are on and you can see the numbers. In the daytime, when driving through trees and canyons the dash lights are off, you can not turn them on with the headlight switch or any other manual means. The reason I believe this is a safety issue is that you can not see how fast you are going, or any of your gauges. Monitoring your speed is a main feature when you drive, and I doubt that my sheriff will excuse me for speeding because I cannot see how fast I am driving. From a safety standpoint going too fast into a curve can cause you to roll the vehicle, and I cannot see my dash panel since I drive through the forest and canyons everyday when I leave my house. There is a light sensor on the dash board, that if you put a rag over it, the dash panel will light up. It seems insane to have to put a towel on the dash of a $45,000 vehicle and over ride the computer. The ford dealership has checked it out 4 times under warranty and they say that it is working as the truck was built to be. The engineers they have discussed this with say it is the way it is supposed to be. For the money and the safety, I want to be able to turn on these lights. Not all trim levels of this vehicle have this issue, but that doesn't mean that I should be held hostage by a computer. Thanks. 2013 is not the only affected year for the f250 xlt trim updated 10/21/15

Filed Mar 10, 2014 · Body, Electrical · 11,400 miles · SD

The ford f250 has no provision for illuminating the dashboard instruments in daylight. All of the controls for headlight, parking light, etc. Require the sensor on the dashboard to be reporting dark conditions similar to night time. This observation was confirmed by ford service personnel who added that they have had many complaints about this condition. Even on bright days, the shadows on the instrument panel can be deep enough to prevent their being read. These instruments include the speedometer, temperature and fuel gages, and on-board warning/display. This is a deliberate design change from earlier models. Ford service personnel said, " I can't imagine why they would do this". The instrument lights can be made to light during daylight only by blocking the dashboard light sensor. A crumpled black plastic bag is effective. There does not seem to be a valid reason for keeping the instrument lights off whenever any of the headlamps are on. The inability to read the instruments is a constant distraction and reduces the driver's effective view of the road.