Ford explorer turn signal problem got fixed 

2001 Ford Rander: I just went through the same sequence before seeing this video. My turn signals and hazard lights were completly dead. After seeing this, I adjusted my steering wheel all the way up and the singnals came back. No doubt the problem is a loose contact. Thank you so much for sharing your information.

Thanks a bunch! Instead of buying the parts, I took your advice and tested the wheel tilt. I put it all the way up for maxplay on the wires anf the blinkers worked. Then put it down to max tilt and the binkers didn't work. So, you are spot on that there is too much stress on the wires and it's causing the disconnect! I don't drive with it all the way down, so it's not an issue for me. It happened when my wife drove my truck yesterday :-) Crisis averted. Cheers!

I used a cross point screw driver. 3 screws and it came off. Worked like a charm. Thanks for the video. Saved me a lot of trouble.

Thank you so much for this video!! This was exactly my problem and the fix I needed!!! Saved me so much time and money!!

This was spot on. Left turn signal wasn't working, checked bulb and come to find out wire had popped out of the harness.

thanks for the video, I adjust my steering wheel a lot and my signals just started acting up a few days ago. this will be the first thing I check

Thanks for the video! Saved me a lot of diagnostic time. I had done the same as you. New flasher, new switch. I never noticed that wire out of the plug. I guess I just never thought about a connector coming loose from the plug.

Thanks for you taking the time to do this video. Saved my ass. The next day was going down to by a flasher. Seen your video. Had same problem. So tried what you did. Bingo jackpot. It worked. You saved me time and money.

Thanks for the video! I had a similar problem and this fixed it. I had only one blinker not flashing but still clicking. The wire was loose in the back where u pointed out and I just pushed it back in and it WORKS!

Very nice of you to take the time to post this. That is exactly what the problem was and you saved me a lot of time and some money. Thanks again.

A Thousand thank you's! I was searching for a how to fix and seen your video. It was spot on and saved me tons of time and frustration. Thanks Again.

I am proud to say that this video really helped I took it apart I saw there was four wires halfway out ,I pluged them all back up and worked great.

2003 Ford Ranger. Had a very similar issue. On my ranger the hazards worked but not the blinkers. I changed the flasher relay but this did not fix my issue. I saw this video and checked the same area. I found the entire plug had all but fallen out of the receptacle. The small gray clip that hold the plug in had broken off which allowed the plug to come out of the receptacle. Hope this helps someone else searching for issues other than the flasher relay.

Oh my... thank you soooo much, your suggestion worked and now I can drive safely once again.... and you saved me a BUNDLE!!!!! :)

That was some good information It just happened to me last night and I just saw your video thanks

Awesome video. Turns out my relay was also bad, but these same wires were loose in my 02 expedition. Problem fixed.

This video saved me!! I was just about to send to shop, I could not figure it out.....who would think of this. Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to post this!!!!!

Thanks for saving me a ton of time. This was exactly the issue.

This was exactly our problem! Thank you for the easy fix tip!!

Thank you for your vid bro, my indicators stopped working but before it completely stopped working 3 days ago I had to constantly adjust my steering wheel then it would work. I am about to go and check your diagnosis cos it sounds like the wires have come right out, but I have to wait for more daylight.. it's 6am. I'll let you know how it goes cos I'm over using hand signals to turn hehehe

15July2015. Thanks Raybob216. This was my problem with my 1998 Ford Explorer. I fixed it today. No worries.

Thank you so much for this video I bought fuses a flasher relay my next step was to buy a new switch and now I see that it can be a loose wire in the harnest and im almost positive thats the problem

Thanks Raybob good video, that was my issue, & u also saved me a few bucks. Its beer money now. 🍻🍺

Thank you thank you thank you for this video, I haven't taken anything apart yet but I tilted my steering wheel up and down and that is where the problem is, thank you.

thank you so much for this!!!! my exact problem.....now it's solved!!!!

Thank so much for the post!! My Ranger had the same exact issue! Thanks again.

I have a 95 Ford Ranger and I don't have left turn or hazard lights going to check about the wires thanks for posting the video

Keep up the great work. This was a good and quick resolve.

Thanks. Pretty sure this is my problem. Lowered the steering wheel and signals didn't work. Raised the wheel and they work fine. Will be opening the column up one of these days. For now we are able to drive it with the steering wheel all the way up.

Fixed the shifter bushings which are a common problem,and after I have the turn signal problem.yes I agree.had to drop the column.wire pulled out slightly.pushed them back in tight.all good.thanks.

FIXED MY PROBLEM THANK YOU SO MUCH COULDNT FIND THE PROBLEM

I think that's the trouble with my expedition. How did you get the plastic cover behind the steering wheel off?

Wow. Good tip. Might be time for me to replace the control switch anyway. My right passenger side for some reason one bulb doesnt turn signal. Rear does though.

My hazard ( flashers) lights work, it's all the turn signals that just stopped. I tilted steering wheel up and down but not resolved. I am thinking of trouble shooting this myself, with your video. All I need to do is put wires back into the harness??? if I see they have slipped out??

i think this is the problem im having with mine....i will comment again and let you know if it fixes it.... thank you for this video.....very insightful

I couldn't get the steering cover off so I decided to just play with the steering tilt. I moved it all the way down then up all the way and locked it. Now the signals are all working again. I know it will probably happen again but at least I know it's just that wiring so thanks for sharing.

Does any of the turn signal/hazzard light wire harnesses run behind the radio? Was cutting out an old aftermarket radio in my 96 ford now my hazzards and turn signals dont work, brake lights and headlights work

thanks my buddy I have a Ford Explorer eddie bauer 1998 turn and flashes are not working! I will try it thank you for your help :)

I have a 95 ford ranger xlt that someone recently tried to steal. I ended up replacing the entire steering column in it. The problem I was having before I replaced the column was that the windshield wipers only worked when they wanted too. After replacing the column, my windshield wipers only work when they want to and now my emergency flashers, when in the off position, the right turn singnal stays on without blinking. With the emergency flashers in the on position, the right turn signal works and the left doest either way. The turn singnals in the left side do not work at all either way. I have replaced the bulbs front to back left and right side for turn signals, did not fix the issue. I replaced the signal switch on the column twice, first with a used signal switch and then with a brand new one which also did not fix the problem. I replaced the flasher relays for the wipers and the turn signals and still this did not fix the problems wwith the wipers, the emergency flashers or the turn signals working on the right if the emergency flashers are are but not on the left side at all. What else can the issue be caused from? Note that the flasher relay thatborginally came out of my truck is a six pin relay which I cannot find anywhere. Only a five pin. Help!?

That was my problem too. If I leave steering tilted up everything works great haha

Thanks for the info you saved me money

Same exact thing with my car. Thank you!

I have a Ford Focus 2003 SE. The hazard lights are working perfect but the turn signals don't work when I apply it on either left or right way. the bulbs are working too. I am about to change the side signal switch but wanted to know if there was any other thing I could do before I purchase the switch. Thanks and your reply will be appreciated

Just had this happen to me... Previous owner also removed windshield wiper wires and connected them to a non-stock switch into the dash.

I had the same issues. I replaced both like you did. My wire harnesses are cracked to shit! All the wires are loose. I think I plugged one in the wrong slot and it's not working now. I saw in my repair manual how to do a continuity test on the switch. BUT! There is no color chart to tell which color wire goes to which terminal. Anyone know how to tell which wire (color) goes where? This week I will go to the junkyard and pull harnesses from a junker and that might be the fix. I will extend the wires. I'll be able to tell from the new pair but until then any help would be greatly appreciated. (A chart with color code, wire color with pin number). Thanks

wow, i was checking the bulbs, fuses, then i read my tech manual it mentioned the relay, nope, what the world,, go on utube, see of anyone else found the solution, wahala!!! thank you, i was about to price a new switch, , i'll have to check the wires now!! imagine that!! great!! we shall see!!

I have no brake, hazard or turn signal on the left rear side of my ford explorer 03 sport tracker...do you think it could be the same issue?

Hi all, the left turning signal is flashing at twice the speed, the right hand side and hazard lights are all ok. The double speed flashing is on all three left side lights (front, rear and side). Any clues what is might be causing this? It's a 2000 explorer north face model. thanks!

my hazard lights work but not my turn signals.. Any advice?

Very good video helpful thank you God bless!!!!

Exact same issue. When the steering wheel is up it works, when I put it down nothing. I'll check later, I'm sure it's the same issue.

thank you! You save me a lot of steps!

Thank you very much!

My 04 exployer left turn signal and break light not working fix loose wires behind turn signal switch on steering column everythings working now .

How did you get the top cover of the steering column, I know where the 3 screws are and can get the bottom ones off, but cannot get the top half off???

Same problem on my 2003 Ford explorer sport trac. Ford messed up the wiring by cutting too short.

got a 99 ford Expo running light, brake lights, revs lights,hazard lights all work just no turn signals idk why they were working one day then just stopped all the bulbs are fine

Fixed My Problem Thank You!

They need to put some more slack in dem wires

Love ya man! Dead on! Thanks for posting video.

Thanks for the info, I will try it out.

Where to get the small plastic straps you mentioned?

my 2000 ranger just started doing this! makes loud buzzing sound

video is great thanks for the info... i replaced mine and my turn signals started working i drove it home about 4 miles and they worked got in it 3 hours later and it flashed once and nothing after.. do you have any ideas on why it would do that?

my lights are working nw but i have now blower on my 2000 ford expedition can u help

Thanks for the info brother...

really helpful. thank you.

Just had this happen, thanks!

My hazard lights work but my signals don’t work can you help ?

none of the blower fans are working at all they say it will atleast go on sone speed but the blower does make a noise at all

will that cause the windows not to work

Thanks for the info.....

Left blinker works of and on

Thank you !

Ty

if the wires came out how i know were they go

That you bro,

Thank you

Thanks Man

Thanks

I have a 98 ford ranger the turn signal doesn't work and makes a weird buzzing noise sometimes anyone else have this problem

all fuses everything

can some one help me wit that plis

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my hazard lights work but not my turn signals.. Any advice?

Thank you soooooo much.

my hazard lights work but not my turn signals.. Any advice?