Has anyone ever replaced the turn signal swith in a 98 F150? I need to replace mine but not sure if I want to have it done or try and do it myself. What is involved in replacing the switch? Does the steering wheel need to come off or can it be accessed from the side of the column?

Thanks, Kerwin

 

Pretty easy job to replace the multi function switch....

I can send you the shop manual info/pics if needed to do the job or post them here.. About the only special tool you'll need is a torx screw driver to remove the mutifunction switch from the column..

 

Posting would be a good idea, from what I have read and hear this is something that tends to go out and needs to be replaced. If here it would be available for others if needed

 

Multifunction Switch

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable
2. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder
1. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch lock cylinder and turn to the RUN position.
2. Insert a punch through the hole in the lower steering column shroud and push the ignition switchlock cylinder release tab while pulling out the ignition switch lock cylinder.
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3.Twist the tilt wheel handle and shank and remove
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4. NOTE: Move gear selector to lowest position to access steering column opening cover.
Release the four clips and remove the steering column opening cover.
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5. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
1. Remove the three screws.
2. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
3. Remove the upper steering column shroud.
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6. Remove the multi function switch.
1. Remove the two screws.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Remove the multi function switch
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Installation
1. NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

 

Will this process apply to a '97 Explorer as well ?

 

The procedure is just about the same as the truck. Just check the wires in the connector, make sure they haven't backed out of it.