ok i have a question about my f 250 hoping someone knows the answer. i replaced my headlight switch directional handle now i have no horn cruise control or ability to flash my highs whats the problem?????
You will need to replace the Multi Function Switch. The handle plugs into it. It is actually one piece with the handle. You can remove the handle but this then renders the switch inoperable. I see this often. Older F250 and other fords, you could replace just the "stick". Newer ones the handle will come out, but ruins the switch.
Check the connector under the dash on the side of the steering column. Never heard of any trouble with the pigtail, but you never know. Also, be very wary of the bright yellow wire. YELLOW WIRE = BAD! That would be the airbag. Wrong move and BOOM! Just pull the airbag fuse before starting any work near the airbag wiring. Hopes this helps.
I have worked on a few ford trucks, various models for the same problem. On thing I have noticed is the ones with tilt have a tendency for the plug in the back of the switch to either come loose or the wires pull out of the connector. Something else for you to look for.
i will look into it this week i replaced the whole switch that you are talking about the handle and all that maybe its the wiring pinched or like you said the wrong year i ordered it for a 97 but who knows it looked the same and had the same connector points