Although this tutorial focuses on testing the instrument panel ip illumination lamps dimmer switch of the headlight switch i m also gonna offer you some testing suggestions if you re having an electrical short blow the 18 fuse of the under dash fuse.
F150 dash light fuse.
If you have more than one fuse labeled lights you ll need to check them all.
Remove the panel cover to access the fuses.
The dash lights on your 2002 ford f 150 serves the purpose of illuminating the various gauges and warnings on your instrument cluster.
If the fuse blows out.
The bulbs and the fuse.
Once you find the fuse box or boxes remove the lid and check the diagram on the underside of the lid for a fuse labeled dash lights or just lights refer to your owner s manual if you have trouble locating the fuse boxes or the dashboard light fuse.
Whenever you run into an electrical problem the fuse box is the first place to look.
To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover.
The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by the brake pedal.
Passenger compartment fuse panel ford f150 1997 2003.
Here is everything you need to know about fuses in your ford f 150 truck.
If your 1997 1998 ford f150 f250 or expedition is currently experiencing a no dash lights problem then this tutorial will help.