City, State. Naples, FL. Year, Model & Trim Level. 2008 Explorer Eddie Bauer. May 17, 2010. #3. Interior lights go out unexpectedly. I took my Ford in and they replaced the ignition. They said that the wires were loose or something like that, causing the vehicle to think the keys weren't in the ignition.Can't turn off interior lights with door open. Just started driving a 2021 Explorer. If I leave a single dome light on after exiting the vehicle why can't I just open the door, reach up, and push the button to turn it off. I have to get in, close the door, then wait for the lights to fade out.Interior map lights does not turn off 06 ford explorer. Interior map lights does not turn off 06 ford explorer limited edition. Answered in 2 minutes by: Ford Mechanic: Pete. Hi my name is ***** ***** I will be happy to assist with this today.In some cases I may need more info to assist better.I apologize for any delay.Hello, I have a 99 XLT, while driving today, the wipers turned on and a few seconds later, turned off, I checked the knob and they were in the off position. This happened several times. The door open light is on, after opening and shutting all doors including the hatch, the light remains...I can get in the truck and close the doors and the lights do not go off until I start the truck. This is fine as well. What I have an issue with is when the doors are open and I start the engine, the lights will still go out even with the doors open. When I close the doors and then reopen, the interior lights will come on like they are suppose to.1948 Ford F-Series Trucks - 1948 Ford F-Series trucks came in eight sizes, from 1/2 ton to 3 tons. Learn more about light, medium, and heavy duty 1948 Ford F-Series trucks. Adverti...Hey everyone. I wanted to show everyone how to replace those regular interior light bulbs for LED bulbs on 4th gen ford explorer. I'm not sure if someone has or not posted this before, but here you go. I did this on my 2007 ford explorer yesterday afternoon. this project took about 30-45 minutes to do.2020 Ford Explorer Lighting Interior LightsPhilips® Miniatures Interior Light Bulbs. 1. $0.84 - $16.50. PIAA® Xtreme White Halogen Replacement Bulbs. 14. $82.89 - $109.85. PIAA® Xtreme White Hybrid Halogen Replacement Bulbs. 0. $52.40.Posts. 2. Reaction score. 0. I'm sure it is answered somewhere, but here is an easy way to turn off interior lights when the hatch or window is open. Just turn the knob and pull to remove. Works on hatch or window.2012 Explorer - Interior lights do not turn on when doors are opened or if switch is pressed. 10 Answers. Hi all, Having issues with the interior lights turning on when the door is opened or the dome switch is pressed. Symptoms: 1. Puddle lights, interior domes, center console light, steering wheel ligh...Dont the interior lights go off after the doors are pen for a while in a 97? I often tailgate or have the trunk open for hours, and I don't want to drain the battery or waste bulbs. Is there a way to get them to turn off? the light in the hood does. Yes, I know about the dimmer switch in the...For your 2017 Ford Escape, ALL lights should automatically turn off in approximately 10 minutes after ignition switch is turned off. If not, you may want to take it in to get checked. Here is the drive-in theater cheat sheet, 3 tips. I just dealt with this last night on my 2015 Ford Escape. (1)HATCH OPEN, LIGHTS OFF: With hatch open, I used to ... The front overhead lamp, and 2nd row lamp and 3rd row cargo lamp are all wired together. Since there not on, this means the problem is the lamp is switched on or the switch is stuck on. Use a dull kitchen knife to pry gently around the lamp assembly to pop it out of the headliner. Ask Your Own Ford Question. 2012 Explorer - Interior lights do not turn on when doors are opened or if switch is pressed. 10 Answers. Hi all, Having issues with the interior lights turning on when the door is opened or the dome switch is pressed. Symptoms: 1. Puddle lights, interior domes, center console light, steering wheel ligh...When the car is on it turns off and then turns right back on and stays on. Ford Mechanic: Dr.carz. I am seeing that all lamps get power at all times from same place The only way just that lamp can be on is a fault in the lamp assembly. You can use a small pick and pop the clear cover off and remove the bulbs until it can be serviced.Ok Andrew next question, same vehicle. 2005 ford explorer 4.6l 4wd 4dr.When shutting off the vehicle and exiting the interior lights don't turn off and the doors can't be locked. ... The door ajar light stays on in my 1996 Ford explorer and all the interior lights won't go off now. so I had to take them all out , ...Year, Model & Trim Level. 2011 Explorer Limited. September 13, 2011. #13. This light comes on when the doors open, then will not turn off no matter what I do. I have to physically unplug it. All other overhead lighting works fine and auto dims and turns off when the car is locked or doors or closed.Conclusion. To turn off the interior lights in a Ford Explorer from the 2017 model year, start by finding the light switch on the left side of the steering column. Once you've located the switch, press and hold it for about two seconds. The interior lights should then turn off.Dec 27, 2012 · 2013 Explorer Limited. January 5, 2014. #4. I didn't wait 4 hours last night for the block heater so I could start the Explorer, I said the hell with it and went to bed. The lights were off this morning when I started the Explorer. The interior lights went off in about 30 seconds after starting the engine. The theft light rapidly blinks when turn the ignition to the start position. Web how to turn interior lights off in ford explorer? Interior lights wont go out unless shut off by dimmer switch. I Thought As Long As The Map Lights. When i turn the dimmer switch all the way down, the interior lights turn off.I cut the white wire with the purple stripe on it and put a rocker switch in that line. I can shut off all the interior and running board lights off when the rear hatch is open. The rest of the doors still function as always even with the switch in the off position. It took me under 25 min to install and it has been there for 3 yaers.How can we help you? Disclosures. Browse Ford Lights and Bulbs articles to find answers to your More Vehicle Topics questions. Use this Browse By Topic feature to access more helpful Ford owner resources.Prices listed are MSRP and are based on information updated on this website from time to time. Find your Ford Owner Manual here. Print, read or download a PDF or browse an easy, online, clickable version. Access quick reference guides, a roadside assistance card and supplemental information if available.Turning Off Interior Lights when hatch is open... They do go off in 45 minutes. One way that works better than cutting a switch is to use a large keyring, and push it into the latch, but make sure you have something dangling down to let you know that it is in there. Reply Like. # 7. 09-12-2003, 02:51 AM. equis.Ambient lighting in the cupholders of a '15 explorer. you can change2013 ford explorer ,i have no revers lights and i can't find the switch How to turn off ford explorer interior lightsHow to turn off interior lights on 2020 ford explorer? new update. Check Details Ford interior lights edge expedition operation 2000 wont come2011 explorer xlt. February 25, 2015. #3. peterk9 said: As I indicated in post 5, both fuses you mentioned control the interior lights but in different ways. Number 4 controls the 'demand' lights meaning those turned on by way of their On/Off switches and number 12 controls them as 'courtesy' lights such as when the doors are opened.Cut Back Wires And Plug Them Into The Switch. First, ensure that the doors are closed, then peel off the tape used to join the wires together. Next, cut the white wires striped with purple, and you should see the light inside go out. Insert the cut wire terminals into the switch, cover the cut wire ends, and make a hole to accommodate the switch.Depending on your personal preferences, you can choose between having the dome light always on, always off, or set to automatic. If you'd like to turn off your dome light, you can do so by either adjusting the switch on the dashboard, or by using the controls on the door panel. We'll discuss both methods in more detail below.1997-2006 Expedition & Navigator - Interior lights and running board lights won't turn off. - I have a 2000 Ford Expy. Today, I noticed the interior lights and running board lights stay on all time time. I checked all the doors and they are tightly shut. I swapped out the number 1 and 2 relays under the dash. It...285. City, State. Bowling Green, KY. Year, Model & Trim Level. 2007 Ford Explorer 4.6 V8. November 25, 2020. #1. So something I've noticed over the last year or two - occasionally my overhead lights will come on while driving. It seems to be happening under braking or hard cornering - leading me to believe that I have a bad switch somewhere.Here we have a 2011 Explorer that the flashers will not turn off. Tapping a ground to the hazard wire at the Front Interface Module cycled the operation. I ...January 14, 2013. #1. I recently just purchased a 2006 Eddie Bauer v6 explorer. I noticed tonight that when I unlock the doors and get it, if I start the truck with my driver side door open, the interior lights go off even while the door is open. Now if any other door is open, the light stays on.How to change the light switch on 1998 Ford ExplorerFord light slate interior 2017 ford explorer interior lights wont turn off Explorer lights ford interior 2009 13x package led 2006 kit blue 2010 Ford ambient lighting explorer interior lights system source. Repair Garage. Browse Repair Machine.1997-2006 Expedition & Navigator - How can I shut off my dome lights when hatch is open for long periods of time? - Hey, is there a easy way to keep the interior lights off when rear hatch is open , like when tailgating....lol, I dont really wanna disconect a whole lot of things or dig into the thing unhooking plugs!...By default, interior lights illuminates when you open the door on Ford Explorer. You can't turn them off, there is no button or switch to turn them off. This is standard feature on many Ford vehicles and a lot of people have been asking to disable it. Some Ford owners have fixed this issue, but by fiddling with wires.Originally Posted by jc8825. Yes they will if the lights are left on and the key is removed. However I don't understand the OPs issue. If one is tailgating and listening to music, just roll the windows down and close the door, the interior lights will go off and no problem.You can turn all the lights off manually, but if the engine is running, there doesn't seem to be a way to turn off the signature lighting. Maybe it's the same on the sixth gen. 2017 Ford Explorer Platinum 4WD - 3.5L EcoBoost V6 - Ruby Red. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer Monterey AWD - 5.0L V8 - Black Ebony. M.Hey Guys! I recently went to a football game, and did some serious tailgating. I enjoyed having the rear cargo door open the entire time i was tailgating, but the interior lights stayed on. Anyway to bypass this? I have a 96 4 door Explorer if that makes any diff. There has to be a way...Here we have a 2011 Explorer that the flashers will not turn off. Tapping a ground to the hazard wire at the Front Interface Module cycled the operation. I ...Quote: Originally Posted by vgibbs. Interior and running board lights will not turn off. Not a door latch problem because the 'door ajar' light in the dash is good. It self tests at start-up and comes on and off when doors/hatch are opened and closed. All door and hatch latches have been cleaned with WD-40.on. The only way to turn off inside lights and right puddle lamp is to use dimmer control to turn off interior lights. Now, if I pull puddle lamp relay in the rear relay box behind passenger side quarter trim panel, all puddle lamps go out and interior light work normally. They shut off in about 25 seconds.November 17, 2015. #1. My agency just purchased a 2016 Ford Explorer which will be used as a police vehicle. It does not have the "police package" as it will be used as an undercover vehicle. It's just an XLT from the dealer. I do a lot of surveillance and the LED Signature Lights make that a little bit tough at night.Still an old question, but useful to know: if the hatch is open, hit the lock button on your key fob and the lights go out automatically. My car (2017) seemed to learn and shut the lights out on its own after that. (Tried the 'biker tip first and it works!) 31 people found this helpful. Mark helpful. 190.The front overhead lamp, and 2nd row lamp and 3rd row cargo lamp are all wired together. Since there not on, this means the problem is the lamp is switched on or the switch is stuck on. Use a dull kitchen knife to pry gently around the lamp assembly to pop it out of the headliner. Ask Your Own Ford Question.April 4, 2009. #5. Solved problem. Well it took me a while. After a year of living with this, the situation got to the point where the driver's door wouldn't turn on the interior lights when opened. Plus, if I left the key in the ignition and opened the driver's door, the warning alarm wouldn't sound.This video is about How to Turn On/OFF Headlights in a Ford Explorer .Please Subscribe To My Channel For More Great Content: https://www.youtube.com/channel...Step 3. Pull out the light bulbs and insert the replacement light bulb. Before you replace the cover, turn the dome light on by flipping the switch on the back of the dome light to the "on" position and double check that everything works. If it doesn't, verify that the bulb is securely in the socket.Here are the step-by-step instructions for turning off the Daytime running light on Ford Explorer. Use your information display screen. Use your five-way control switch, located on the left side of your steering wheel. Scroll to settings, vehicle, lighting. Scroll to daytime running lights.Not sure if the MKT system is the same as the Explorer's. It looks the same as the lighting system I had in the 2011 Ex. but I can turn the 2nd row light off with the doors open (doesn't turn off right away). I have the panorama roof so the 2nd row lights are on the sides. I turned one of the lights on after all the interior lights had turned off.You can turn all the lights off manually, but if the engine is running, there doesn't seem to be a way to turn off the signature lighting. Maybe it's the same on the sixth gen. 2017 Ford Explorer Platinum 4WD - 3.5L EcoBoost V6 - Ruby Red. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer Monterey AWD - 5.0L V8 - Black Ebony. M.January 14, 2013. #1. I recently just purchased a 2006 Eddie Bauer v6 explorer. I noticed tonight that when I unlock the doors and get it, if I start the truck with my driver side door open, the interior lights go off even while the door is open. Now if any other door is open, the light stays on.