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Safety horn, brake light and shifter not working

Ford F-150 2010  181000 miles
The brake lights don't come on when I push on the brakes, the horn does not work and the shifter does not want to shift from part. Has anyone had this issue before?
Thanks in advance
AJap from United States 4 years ago  
AJ
9 reports 
Solomon from United States 4 years ago
Brake light and shifter for me too!
PEPITO54 from other a year ago
Hello I have the same problem, I press the brake pedal the stop lights do not light and impossible to go into drive mode... P-lock, brake sensor at the pedal change and 2 months after that starts again an idea of the problem?
boarddirector from Great Britain a year ago
I had the same issue last year with my old baby — at first, I didn’t pay much attention when the horn stopped working, but then on a hot day (+32°C), the gear shifter suddenly got stuck. So please check the brake switch near the pedal first — you can carefully remove it and test it with a multimeter; in my case, it showed no continuity at all. I replaced it myself — the part cost around £22 and took about an hour to fit. The saddest thing was that I was driving to a date with a girl from https://www.tenderbang.com/fuck-tonigh… and needed a car urgently. But it never worked out. The good thing was that I quickly managed to find not only the spare parts, but also the girl.
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Neutral safety switch quit working after 2 days

Ford F-150 2005  152000 miles
Did a clutch change along with the master cylinder and slave cylinder. Installed the new neutral safety switch and after 2 days it quit working. Could tow and manually start truck no problem but not start with key. Removed and reinstalled the switch 4 times and no luck.
Woody-56 from Canada 7 years ago  
WO
2 reports 

Battery drain issues! SolvedSolved

Ford F-150 2001 crew cab/4.2 150000 miles
Battery draining battery would drain down Neil driving. And after parking for the night. Would have. To. Boost off. Would make Clicking. Sounds in the. Dash. Area light would go dim when driving. Would pull a full Charged battery. Down quickly. Horn has not worked several. Months. ABS light stays on all the time still stays on all! the time after. Replacing alternator. And battery cranks up but dont take no time for lights to dim. Down to. Where you cant see at all it. Drains battery all the way down Alt!ernater done Á volt. Test on the alternator while truck was running. Registered. 11. Volts… Read complete
Ruby from United States 9 years ago  
RU
19 reports 
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Ruby from United States 9 years ago
Please help. With this. Has been. A headache getting stranded too much have been checking. Wires, and fuses, still got more to check can you have a certain type of computer. To finde out. The direct. Problem whAT Type if possible????
6pak from United States 3 years ago
In the 2004 ford f150 if you have that problem its the ground screw on the passenger side because they left out sealent around the windshield,water gets down in the passenger side. Take off the panel by the fuse box towards the door and check the ground,its usally russted away. Take and put in a new ground screw or use one already there.
Bgoods from United States 7 months ago
I have a 2005 f150 4x4 with 4.6 v8 I was driving and all my dash lights and gauges went black I stopped cut it off and had to jump it off it ran for bout 15 miles then started losing power drove another 7miles and it was backfiring and going bout 2iles an hour soon as I turned in my drive way it cut off I can still jump start it but it cuts off soon as battery is drained what could it be
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ABS light and brake light SolvedSolved

Ford F-150 2004  220000 miles
Hi friends, I have a problem with my Ford F150 2004: I changed the discs and the shock absorbers and now the ABS and brake indicator lights came on. I already changed the sensors and checked the discs. Ideas?
webb67 from United States 11 years ago  
WE
5 reports 
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Priscilla from United States 11 years ago
Check the ABS connector plug, it might be loose. I just tried disconnecting mine and it did the same.
webb67 from United States 11 years ago
Thanks! It was indeed the connector, now everyghing is working fine
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Door locks don't work SolvedSolved

Ford F-150 2014 Xl , 5.0 87000 miles
Door locks don't work on my key fob. Unlock works
Andre from United States 7 years ago  
AN
1 report 
Inkman66 from Canada 7 years ago
Probably needs to have key fobs reprogrammed
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Andre from United States 5 years ago
Needed new key fob. Ordered new one now works fine
Inkman66 from Canada 5 years ago
Glad you got it worked out. 👍✌️
ric.HARD from United States 4 years ago
I have more of a question. If keyfob is lost. And I happen to be inside vehicle. With no power and no keyfob. Are my auto lock/ unlocks inside suppose to work ? Or should keyfob be close by.
Ford king from United States a year ago
2012 ford f150 lariat 5.0l is having issues with doors unlocking and locking with key fobs. After I manually unlock with key from the door, it works until I walk 8ft or more away from the vehicle. I have three keys to my truck and im getting the same result for all three keys.It will not unlock or lock from a distance. I have to be right beside the truck to try to make it somewhat work.
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Constant Airbag light SolvedSolved

Ford F-150 2016 F150 57000 miles
Airbag light on constantly no blinking. I can't get it inspected in TX and pass with it on
Tx craxy from United States 7 years ago  
TX
1 report 
Inkman66 from Canada 7 years ago
Needs either a new airbag sensor or the plug for the sensor has corroded contacts and needs to be replaced.
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Tx craxy from United States 7 years ago
Thanks for the reply. I found a connector under the drivers seat broken. A zip tie worked for temporary solution.
Inkman66 from Canada 3 years ago
Glad you got it sorted👍
Pals24 from United States 3 years ago
I had to replace the wiring harness under the driver seat
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ABS and brake lights on SolvedSolved

Ford F-150 2004  300000 miles
Hello all! My truck doesn't have ABS, a mechanic already checked that, and it doesn't have ABS sensors either, but in the dashboard the ABS light and brake light are on. The scanner doesn't show anything, does anybody know what's going on and how can I fix it?
theo64 from United States 11 years ago  
TH
4 reports 
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Trixie from United States 11 years ago
In these trucks, the ABS sensor is on top of the differential. Check that out, and good luck!
mike from United States 10 years ago
Anti skid sensor wire grounding out front right on frame, added tape light gone away.
akiko from United States 3 years ago
Same here fixed the abs the break lights still on
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Driver Door lock not working SolvedSolved

Ford F-150 2012  128000 miles
The driver's door lock doesn't work, but the passenger-side door lock does. The driver's door will unlock with the remote or the door keypad, but not with the switch, and it won't unlock the other doors. In doing some more testing with the wire hardness, I have now lost power to the front windrows, both the driver's side and the passenger's side
JoeBer from Canada 8 months ago  
JO
3 reports 
JoeBer from Canada 8 months ago
The driver door hardness has been replaced and problem is still there
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JoeBer from Canada 7 months ago
Found a wire under the dash and the driver's side floor going to side kick panel broken
SKRIEG from United States 6 months ago
Driver's side door lock doesn't function.
JoeBer from Canada 6 months ago
Yes, it was just the driver's door lock, but the remote would work, and the door panel on the outside worked; just the switch in the door, passenger side, worked.
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Truck will not start , I turn the key nothing happens

Ford F-150 2007 F150 4.2l manual transmission  322000 miles
My truck was running ,while it was running I attempted to plug un a scan tool when I did the truck made a ding noise and I killed my truck attempted to start it again and nothing happened no click from the starter or anything I changed the ignition switch, the clutch safety switch still nothing ,I checked the starter solenoid and it works properly what is my problem
Joey from United States 7 years ago  
JO
10 reports 
Hates Ford f150 4.2l engine from United States 7 years ago
Try resetting the fuel pump switch and all reays
Klaneable from Canada 4 years ago
I have Same problem. How do I do that? Reset the relays and that? Thanks 🙏🏻
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Have a short somewhere but can't find it. Battery saver relay coil

Ford F-150 2003 Supercrew at 4.6 v8 321000 miles
Ignition/run circuit short to power, safety belt lamp circuit short. Where might these all com into contact?
Kdub5559 from United States 4 years ago  
KD
3 reports 
Frustrated Ford owner from United States 4 years ago
Turn on the ignition dash lights up turn the key to start dash lights go out and the battery saver relay starts clicking won't stop until I disconnect the battery
Jhurtado from United States 4 years ago
Probably under your seat you might have a pinched wire if ypu move the seat often
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Air bag light

Ford F-150 1998 Ford f150 4.6 130000 miles
Air bag light is on the code is LFC 41 censor were i s location on the truck. I need to no were it locationed on the truck
Myrascal from United States 11 years ago  
MY
8 reports 
Russell from United States 11 years ago
Hi Myrascal, you can try this video where they show how to change the LFC 41 airbag sensor https://youtu.be/acI5rFUmZSo If that is not the problem you are having maybe you can say a little bit more about it. Let us know if this helped you!
Will from United States 6 years ago
5 beeps and it does it 5 times. I keep looking on the internet for answers. And it tells me airbag bulb. When I tear out my dash the airbag light works when it's all together it does not want to work nothing. Any help would be nice. It's a newer model 2004 Ford f150 4wheel and as the 4.6 liter in it.
WillyGarcia from United States 3 years ago
The Airbag light on my 2015 F150 Lariad comes on and the A/C stops working, and the front windows don't work. What could be the problem, and what can I do to solve it?
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Abs and brake lights stays on

Ford F-150 2008 4.2 126000 miles
Abs and break lights stays on
Mike from United States 4 years ago  
MI
3 reports 
Bruce from United States 4 years ago
The ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) and brake warning lights staying on may indicate an issue with your braking system. There are a number of potential causes for this problem, including a malfunctioning ABS control module, a failure of one or more wheel speed sensors, a low or empty brake fluid level, or a problem with the brake system's hydraulic system.
If you are able to, I would recommend having the vehicle scanned for diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) using an OBD-II scan tool. This will give you a better idea of what is causing the ABS and brake warning lights to stay on. If the ABS control module is at fault, it will likely need to be replaced. If the wheel speed sensors are causing the issue, they will need to be replaced as well. If the brake fluid level is low, you will need to have the system inspected for leaks and the fluid level corrected.
It's also possible that the ABS and brake warning lights are staying on due to a failure of the electrical system, such as a blown fuse or a bad relay.
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Air bag light flashes

Ford F-150 2004  256000 miles
I am having issues with the air bag light flashing when setting and driving. What could be the problem?
terryc from United States 10 years ago  
TE
7 reports 
old guy from Canada 10 years ago
I have the same problem the airbag light flashes randomly but mostly on. The truck 05 - f150 had previous front end damage and the driver airbag was replaced
The guy i got the truck from said it just needs to be re programmed but is never around to do it. How can I do it?
Fordman from United States 8 years ago
Just bought an 04 F150 I'm getting 5 chimes in a series of 5 for 25 total and no air bag light what can I do to fix this?
Will from United States 4 years ago
My airbag light was flashing on a 99 F150 the problem was the bulb had burnt out where you cut it off with the key I replaced the bulb and that fix the problem thanks
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Abs module

Ford F-150 2001 4.6l 212000 miles
My abs module burnt a small hole in the top of it. Smelt bad and was smoking wondering what this could be.
Jessebounty from Canada 9 years ago  
JE
3 reports 
AjsF150 from United States a year ago
My abs light is on and I just changed my brake caliber and disc/rotors. Brake goes all the way to the floor. Once I tap it 2-3 times brake works fine. Any suggestions? I replaced the master cylinder yesterday. I bleed brakes all out as well. Thanks!!
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#20 Fuse keeps Blowing (Power Door Locks

Ford F-150 2013 5.0 123000 miles
Fuse keeps blowing on the #20 fuse for the power door locks. Any clue as to why?
Nick from United States 5 years ago  
NI
8 reports 
Nick from United States 5 years ago
Replaced main driver side switch and still the same issue!
Hunter from United States 4 years ago
Working on that same issue. I could not find a problem. I pulled my drivers door apart and looked at all the wiring and no fix
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Abs light came out where can I find it?and break light on

Ford F-150 2005 5.4 XLT 108 miles
I replaced the engine for a 2007 with only 67,000 and transmission as well, the Abs turn on,All lights dim big time,then they will go to normal off and on, also the break light stays on
Henk from United States 10 years ago  
HE
3 reports 
Henk from United States 10 years ago
No one has been able to help, and now not only the ABS,brake lights stay in but now the battery light, and on top of all these it lost charge... my battery is only
3 months old... when I jump start the truck it looses charge to where it doesn't start any more
Cobra11Murderer from United States 9 years ago
Check your ground wires if yah still got the vehicle? That would be my first guess anyways
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Hung in gear

Ford F-150 2003 Supercrew 5.4tritin  100300 miles
I just had to swap trans it drove fine than it like got hung in between gears even in park. It had Ben totteleda few months before in the front end and I never fixed the airbaggs the light flashes on dash. Is there a chance that it has to do with that because the transmission I just took out just lost reverse but everything else was fine but new tran now won't go into reverse and is hung in forward gear even when in park
Russ from United States 11 years ago  
RU
6 reports 
Skinhead jeff from United States 11 years ago
Mine dloes the same thing
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Electrical shorts affecting ac cruise and tag lights engine skipping

Ford F-150 2008 4.6 liter xlt triton 282786 miles
Ac fuse blowing, unplug high side pressure switch fuse doesn’t blow, unplug the ac plug also and fuse blows again. Some how someone is gaining access to my door locks and. Not setting off alarm , allowing them to open my hood and do things to my electrical eg. Grounding out my system causing a short blowing fuses cruise stopped abs light came on now engine has misfire but no engine light. I just replaced and programmed the computer now a lot of things aren’t working right
Clwb from United States 5 years ago  
CL
9 reports 
Spearmint3 from United States 5 years ago
I had suspected that my truck had been being taken and used for illicit activity... and I still can’t figure out why the theft light blinks with no key in the ignition and I use the remote to lock it
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Power locks

Ford F-150 2010  130000 miles
Both doors will lock but not unlock and the remote will lock and unlock any ideas
Chucky3030 from Canada 8 years ago  
CH
1 reply 
Inkman66 from Canada 4 years ago
Sounds like the door switch button needs to be replaced or at the very least, removed and tested with a trouble light or multimeter
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Door locking/unlocking problem

Ford F-150 2012 Crew cab 128000 miles
My rear left passenger door will not lock/unlock when the door is closed. It will lock/unlock when the door is open. I replaced the actuator already and this problem is still occurring. No other doors have this problem.
hba4230 from United States 6 years ago  
HB
6 reports 
Gonzo from United States 5 years ago
I put a new actuator and still won't work with lock button or key fob
Inkman66 from Canada 4 years ago
Have you checked the switch on the door frame? (The little springloaded button that activates the lights when the door opens)
traktor03 from United States 4 years ago
Same here. I have a 2002 f250. All doors work fine. Rear pass doesn’t. Checked all wires. They are good. But didn’t change the actuator
Rodsredram from United States 10 months ago
I have a 2013 F150 and the key fob won't open the driver door... it will open all other doors... the key will open the door but the fob won't
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ABS indicator light on

Ford F-150 2005  160000 miles
The ABS indictator warning light stayed on... Anybody knows what can cause this?
california from United States 11 years ago  
CA
4 reports 
barbara from United States 11 years ago
You should scan it and check the error code. It might be a broken or dirty wheel sensor, or it could be a cable that goes to the sensor making the circuit fail.
Jerry from United States a year ago
Intermittently on and off. Now it's mostly on. How do I repair this?
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Auto Door Locks

Ford F-150 2011  112000 miles
Doors will not lock or unlock with key-fob. Installed new battery in key-fob. No change.
Tupaw from United States 5 years ago  
TU
8 reports 
Ksj1 from United States 5 years ago
My key fob quit about the same time the driver door window died
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Fobs don't work

Ford F-150 2010 Xtr 4x4 110000 miles
Both fobs won't open or close truck. New batteries in fob. All doors lock and unlock properly from the arm rest switches
March from Canada 7 years ago  
MA
2 reports 
Inkman66 from Canada 4 years ago
Fobs need either new batteries or to be reprogrammed according to the procedure in the manual.
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Brake and Abs light both came on at same time at about 105000 miles.

Ford F-150 2007 XL 160000 miles
How is best way to trouble shoot?
cotton from United States 2 years ago  
CO
2 replies 
Adam from United States 2 years ago
For most make and models that is an indicator that your alternator has gone bad.
cotton from United States 2 years ago
It's not a bad alternator. Anyone have any other suggestions. I'm going to try testing a few fuses next
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2012 Ford F-150 5.0 – ABS, AdvanceTrac, Brake Warning + Speedometer No

Ford F-150 2012 5.0 241000 miles
I have a 2012 Ford F-150 5.0L with an issue where multiple warning lights come on at the same time: ABS, AdvanceTrac, and Check Brake System. At the same time, the speedometer stops working, and the truck loses some power or goes into a limited performance mode. The problem appears while driving, not just at startup. Brakes still function, but I understand that ABS and traction control are disabled. I scanned the truck and found a P0720 code (Output Speed Sensor). I want to understand what could be causing all these systems (ABS, AdvanceTrac, brake warning) to fail together. Could this be… Read complete
Dose Ford from United States 7 months ago  
DO
2 reports 
Obb6640 from United States 7 months ago
I am experiencing the same thing but after doing some things chat gap told me to check with fuse box under the hood and with the harness ,so I looked under the fuse bo checked for corrosion and since I did that my truck won’t turn over at all but all lights on dash are on and the dinger is going crazy making weird sounds and my obd scanner can’t connect with the pcm. I am going to be working on it further and I will post my update later today so hopefully can help you out.
Ralph from United States 7 months ago
That sounds have the 6speed automatic transmission remove speed sensor and clean any metal on it and also check the fluid make sure it’s not to burnt if so don’t flush the transmission just replace fluid and trans filter if you’re over 120k on the odometer you can also check the electrical connector at the transmission it’s a round connector if it’s leaking or seeping fluid you would need to replace lead frame module that works along with abs system hope that helps
Obb6640 from United States 6 months ago
Got my truck up and running found three white wires in the harness near abs controller behind the front drivers wheel corroded off and they are for the hs-can in the pcm I crimped them back together and runs like a champ.
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Panel light abs light comes on when starts

Ford F-150 1999 Ford F150 4.2lt 6 cyl 2wd truck 285000 miles
Abs lihjt came on what does that mean
Laura Shorts from United States 6 months ago  
LA
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Laura Shorts from United States 6 months ago
Could it be a fuse if so what fuse is it what type
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Running boards not deploying on the driver's side.

Ford F-150 2010 Harley davidson edition  129788 miles
The power running board on the driver's side would deploy sometime. More often when the truck was running. Then it stopped working. Then the power lock on that door stopped working. I put a new door latch in. Same problem. The running board does make a retracting noise when you shut either door. So I think the retracting part would work. I have looked at some of the wiring but I haven't found anything yet. It's very difficult to get to the wiring in the kick panel and between the door and where the wiring goes inside. I think it's a broken wire or more that one. I just don't have a wiring diagram to say what would cause both problems, and are they related?
Lavared from United States a year ago  
LA
1 report 
Lavared from United States a year ago
I think I solved the problem i found some wires broken in the door jam of the front door. Also there might be some wirring issues at the motor pigtail. It's short and very hard to get to. So more checking tomorrow.
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Anti skid gauge check brake gauge are on and battery corrosion is bad

Ford F-150 2009 f150 stx 4.6 90000 miles
Battery corrosion is very bad
dean from United States 8 years ago  
DE
2 replies 
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Buzdar from Pakistan 3 months ago
Great article! I was troubleshooting a similar battery issue on my F-150 and found some useful guides online. Thanks for sharing this detailed information. https://inatboxplus.com.tr
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ABS light is on

Ford F-150 2007  250000 miles
Abs light is on in the dash.
Bobby from United States 6 months ago  
BO
3 reports 
Drumguy from United States 6 months ago
Had my brakes worked on and caliper caught fire. Got a new caliper put on and a day later the light came on. Brakes seem to work fine. 🤷🏻‍♂️
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ABS, Traction Control, Brake Catch

Ford F-150 2009 Extended Cab STX 4.6L 171000 miles
Whenever I turn the truck on, when I start driving it, for the first few stops the brake catches as if i were slipping on ice. However if I pump the brake, its fine for the rest of the drive. Also, the ABS turns on whenever I reach 10-15mph after I start driving. A few other things that may correlate include the speedometer not working and my 4x4 not engaging, thought not positive. Ive replaced the calipers, pads, speed sensors, and 4x4 actuators. My dad seems to think it may be the abs module, but wanted another opinion. Thanks in advance
j.blachut854 from United States 7 months ago  
J.
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Thomas from United States 6 months ago
I am having all of those problems. What could it be?
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