Flashers

[phoenxhwk]

I have an 02 v6 and my blinkers only work occasionally. Sometimes I'll hit the turn signal and nothing will happen, other times they will flash 5 times and then stop. Note: the emergency flashers work just fine, 100% of the time.

I have checked the fuses and they're ok, so I think it's the flasher. However I can't find the stupid thing and it's not noted in the manual. Does anyone know where to find this?

Thanks.

 

['66 coupe]

Sounds like the turn signal switch in the steering column since the hazards operate fine.

 

[Adverse2Change]

^ Yeah I agree. Sounds exactly like the problem I had with my old Chevy. The turn signal assembly was rather expensive too (~$200).

 

[AP1995V6]

Could have a bad connection or a bare wire or something. I think Ford lets monkeys wire their cars. I've had nothing but problems with headlight switches and pigtails.

 

[phoenxhwk]

Thanks for the reply.

Do you by any chance know how difficult it is to replace this switch?

 

[AP1995V6]

shouldn't be hard... 30 minutes tops... get a chiltons or a haynes guide to help

 

['66 coupe]

Thanks for the reply.

Do you by any chance know how difficult it is to replace this switch?

Definately get a Haynes as stated. Also be careful when working on the steering column. Deploying the airbag can be an expensive(if not painful/deadly) mistake.

 

[thebigcd89]

You can also buy a workshop manual I got one, and it works for mercuries and other fords (F-150's etc.) and it cost $11 W/ shipping and it's way better i believe than the haynes and chiltons, i got a haynes already, but the WSM was a way better buy, it even shows interior as well as body parts removal and fixing, etc.