We have classified the 3 complaints from 2005 Ford F-150 about EXTERIOR LIGHTING into the following categories.
Front end collision into the rear of another truck. whole front end damaged through radiator, hood, headlights, bumpers etc. airbag never deployed and upon return of vehicle after repairs, i am now getting a code 42 that the sensor is bad and after research find out there is a recall on this but for the opposite reason but also now understand there are corrosion issues with the connection of the sensor also. hope this helps. please advise what to do, will ford fix this whole problem and replace with a new sensor and the wire chaffing problem? thank you in advance! *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. the contact stated that the headlights became inoperable while driving 55 mph. the contact stated that he was driving with the low beams activated when they failed and never re-illuminated. the dealer was notified who advised that wither the multi-switch or the module under the dashboard would need replacing. there were no recalls for the failure. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 164,000.
Light bulb attached to transmission placement window in console, detaches and burns other wires and what ever else it can inside console, then burns through side of console releasing smoke into cab of vehicle ,in the end you have an extra light sticking out the side of the console between the drivers seat. *tr
Fog lamps on 2005 ford, f150 trucks were leaking through pressure relief hole. this caused water to drip into halogen bulb, and then bulb exploded. due to this problem many states will not pass this in state safety inspections. *ak