How To Change Your Turn Signal/combination Switch On A 2004-2008 Ford F-150
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- Brian Eslick from How to Automotive www.howtoautomo... takes you step-by-step through the process of replacing the turn signal/combination switch on a 2004-2008 Ford F-150 without removing the steering wheel and airbag.
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Is the donicoo for $35 any good?
Any chance you remember where you purchased your blinker arm thing? Mine recently broke and its exactly how yours was when It was wobbly. I cant seem to find it anywhere
@@samrabena2720 in the description of the video there are links for it. May have to click the little arrow that drops the menu down more to see it.
@HowtoAutomotive this looks like a very easy process to change out the switch I watched your video a few times because I too am experiencing a problem with mine recently. If I push the lever forward to activate my bright lights sometimes it will work sometimes not a few times I had to push the lever inwards and at the same time forward too to activate the brights and also same way to get them to shut off so I’m assuming my switch is bad this is the only problem as of now is with the brights the wipers and turn signals are fine I’m glad you posted this video ! Is the switch still working good ? Im kind of a DIY guy and think I can handle this. Where did you get the new switch ? any other things I need to know or expect? Thanks for helping all of us!!
@HowtoAutomotive Thanks for such an awesome video this was actually an easy job the only panel that was a pain in the arse was the bottom one under the steering wheel a little cussing and pushing with a plastic radio removal tool got that piece out new switch went in like butter and just more cussing to get that under wheel piece back in lol I did disconnect negative battery cable before starting NOTE: before disconnecting battery move your drivers seat back as far as you can if your a bigger guy like me 230lbs lol. The extra room helps. Tools I used were 7/32 socket ( I had no 5.5 metric) 7 mm for two screws holding big bottom plastic panel 5/16 socket for battery cable removal plastic fork type stereo removal pry bar and a cup of coffee. Once switch was mounted I made sure all features worked and they did. I like how the new one is stiffer when activating the directionals in either direction. But then again my old one was oem since 2007. Thanks for your detailed video!!
Super detailed video! Thanks so much. I'm a 60 year old grandmother and was able to replace mine by watching this. Having you tell us which screw size was a big help. I actually didn't have a 5.5mm socket but a 7/32 fit.
Thanks for the 7/32 piece of advice. Made this a cinch!
It's the best video I have ever seen!!!!
In fact, I bought the tools to remove the steering wheel since all videos were showing that. Thankfully, I had something else to do it and today, when I decided to install this part, I found this video making everything much easier.
Thank you for your contribution!!!!!
Thank you so much for making this video ! I was quoted 300 bucks for a new turn signal and the install. I found the turn signal on Amazon for 53 bucks and I installed it myself , I couldn't be any happier !!!
wait a video on how to fix something on youtube where you don't have to listen to 20 mins about the history of the car or truck ... or what the guy fixing the truck is doing that weekend, or about his wife's cousin's, daughter's, boy friend's, next door neighbor's dog? How to automotive I think you are my new fave youtube channel of all time!
I checked 3 or 4 different socket sets and none had a 5.5mm socket, a little math showed that 7/32 is almost the same. Worked great for me. Thanks for the short and to the point video.
This seams much easier than removing the entire Steering Wheel just to get to the Multi-function Switch for replacement... THX
Fantastic video. I am not very savvy when it comes to this sort of work but after following this video I am a pro and am available to help anyone dealing with this problem 😂😂😂
GREAT VIDEO! Thank you SO MUCH for posting this. Ordered switch from Amazon and installed on my 2007 F150 following your instructions. Taking it all out was easy, putting a couple covers back in place took a bit of tweaking, but I got it done! I am NOT a do-it-yourself person, but I could do this thanks to you. Thanks again!!!
Son was able to do this after watching your video in less than 20 minutes. Thanks for saving me a lot of trouble and money.
Thank you so much! This video was perfect! I was going to take my truck to the dealership, but I decided to order my part and replace it myself. I am so grateful that you took the time to make this video!
I’m glad it worked out and you were able to fix your truck. Thank you for watching!
Dude! Super easy. Hardest part was putting the bottom plastic piece that fits under the steering wheel. Took less that 15 minutes. Grateful!!
Thanks for the video! Very easy to follow step by step. Took me about a half hour to complete. Most of that time was getting the plastic housing back together and in place.
I just wanted to thank you for this video, I was hesitant about removing my airbag to replace this combo switch but coming across your video I didn’t have to.
Glad the video helped. Thank you for watching!
FYI if you don't get the covers seated correctly around the ignition switch it might not engage. I needed a new battery anyway, but that could have been an avoided expense had I realized that the switch was not engaging enough to allow the truck to crank. Thank you so much for this video.... I, uh, (kick the dirt) won't say how long it took me, but it is done! :D
I literally just replaced this in my F-150 tonight thanks to your video and I appreciate very much because you helped save a lot of money because I did it myself
i did this on my 2007 King Ranch last night and i could not have done it without this video. Thank you!
Only vid on here that doesn’t want you to take the steering wheel off to do this job. BIG time saver. Thank you!
Thanks. Great video. Helped me out. The hardest thing for me was getting that plastic piece under the steering column back on. I got the left side up and then used s flathead to pop the right side up and seated properly. I couldn’t do it with my hands.
Thank you I just installed my $115 blinker switch for my 2007, Ford F150 XLT. Your instructions were clear and straight to the point….thanks again.
I want to thank you for this video. It saved me a ton of money and gave me the confidence I needed to complete this. I have an 06 expedition and the only difference is instead of the 5.5 mm screws they are Phillips head. Super easy to do... thank you again!
Glad the video was helpful and you saved money. Thank you for watching!
The bottom cover was a bear to put back on, but patience won out. Thank you so much for putting this video here on youtube.
Worked like a dream ... thank you.
Took45 minutes, total. Normally I'm very slow. Longest delay was getting the plastic covers back in place at the very end.
I have the same priblem , now I order the part 4 fixed, tanks 4 the tutorial.
Dude! THANK YOU for posting this. It took me a little over an hour (I have 10 thumbs) but after wrestling the bottom section of the steering column back on required the most grunting effort, it looks and works great.
Man you save me a ton of money with this video! I Had the whole thing done in less than 20 minutes with the only hang up being the bottom plastic piece being so tight under the steering wheel. Thanks for the video!
There is also a SPRING that inserts into a channel under the switch. Don't lose it when you lift the switch up from the column. Make sure you install it into the new switch.
The new switch comes with a new spring inside
Didn't know of about the springs. Seems to me it's working fine
Soooo glad there is an alternative to removing the airbag
.ton of $$ saved by not taking in to a shop thank you for the video
Excellent step by step. Great video. Clear audio. Made the job easy. Well done
Thanks for the video. I wasn't looking forward to having to remove the steering wheel. Your instructions made the process easy. Removed and replaced within 20 mins.
Thanks so much saved me some serious time and headache
Badass video!!! This saved me so much money and time 💯 thanks man you’re a life saver
Nickolas Barba glad to help. Thank you for watching!
Sir
Thank you so much.
Out pulling a RV trailer far far from home.
Watched the video.
Went to parts source fixed it.
Awesome
You saved us.
God bless
Thank you very much for the easy to follow video. The first video I found had many steps. Requiring me to pull fuses, disassemble the airbag, blah, blah. At that point, I decided to call PepBoys. They didn't have the part so I researched again and found this video. It gave the confidence to go buy the part and do it myself. Bravo to you Sir greasy to follow instructions!
One of the best helpful vids...out so far. Keep them coming. Proud owner of a 2006vford f150 5.4.
Toughest part was that bottom trim, coming out & especially going back in. Helped when you described it as "flaring" those flanges that tuck into the steering wheel. Thanks & good job.
This is a great video thank you. Made my life easier.
Thanks for the helpful tutorial. I'm not good with my hands, but your video gave me the confidence to do it.
Why you would have to pull the steering wheel is beyond me. You method was so simple. My wife should be very happy. Thanks, great video.
Glad the video was helpful. Thank you for watching!
Just wanted to say thanks for this video. No removal of the steering wheel! 45 minutes and I have turn signals again!
Hi Brian, Thanks for taking the time to do this, it's an excellent how-to video and better than most I've seen. I just replaced the TS combination switch on my 2005 F-150 and everything went well EXCEPT when it came to getting the lower half of the plastic cover back onto the column.(I noticed this issue has been mentioned in several comments here.) After trying every possible angle and fighting with it for 15 minutes I started thinking it would have been faster and easier to just pull the steering wheel. I finally got it on somehow but I still have no idea how I finally got it into place. After the bottom cover was finally over the column I noticed the bottom and top halves were tweaked just enough that it was now impossible to get them to line up and snap together even though I worked on aligning them for about 15 minutes. It seems like the bottom plastic cover got stretched out of shape just enough that the two halves would no longer align properly leaving a small gap that would really bother me if this had been a newer vehicle. I noticed another video where the guy removed the mounting screw from the bottom half cover but didn't pull the cover completely off--he just let it dangle under the column, held in place by the cover's two plastic flanges which were still in place under the steering wheel. That might be something to consider. Anyway, just my experience and a heads-up to anyone thinking of doing this. Thanks again!
Thanks. Nice to see exactly where bolts are located!
Thank you for watching!
Thanks for this helpful tutorial. I think I was able to knock mine out and switch the Assembly in 15 to 20 minutes thanks to this video of yours
Excellent video that just saved countless dollars in labor. $130 for the part at O'Reilly and free labor! Thanks!!
thank you 🙏 so much for posting this. you saved me 500 bucks that’s what the dealer wanted
Nice glad the video was helpful. Thank you for watching!
Sweet. Took me 5 minutes to change in the Minnesota winter.
Your video was very helpful. Everything went exactly as you said. I was prepared to remove the steering wheel and air bag, etc. Then I happened upon your video which seemed like a much easier job, as well as safer. About 20 minutes of work. Thank you again.
Those panels behind the steering wheel are a huge pain. You make it look so easy
Yes I only busted my knuckle 3 times....lol
They are especially the bottom one
Thanks for the post, this video helped me get back on the road ! 👍👍👍
Glad the video helped you get back on the road. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this video, went step by step and behold I installed it, with a few hiccups from bottom small panel getting it back in. Can’t be afraid to bend the panel a little it won’t break. Didn’t take that long and saved probably hundreds.
Thanks again
Awesome I’m glad the video was helpful and you save some money. Thank you for watching!
Wanted to thank you for sharing your knowledge, I followed your instructions and it went well, though putting the panel under the steering column was unfun.
Thanks again...subbed
@@justmindingmyown glad to help. Thank you for watching!
It took me about 40 minutes to replace, thanks to your very informative video. It DID take some finagling to get the bezels back together, but it worked. Thanks!
Great video. Much simpler than removing the steering wheel.
God bless you for providing this sir🙏🏼. Saved me money.
That bottom cover is a doozy but doable.
So helpful. Especially for a dummie like me. Thanks so much. I used this video today to change my switch on my '07 Lincoln Mark LT. thanks again
Glad the video was helpful. Thank you for watching!
Excellent video. Have to change mine and didn't want to remove the airbag..now feel confident enough to tackle. Thanks 👍
Thank you so much for an easy play by play DIY instruction, all worked out well
Thanks a lot, very usefull video and pretty detailed !
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Best video out for this type of problem. Hands down!👍
Need an entire video on how to put that bottom cover back in place. I was about to saw it in half in rage.
Thank you so much for your detailed and to the point video, saved me time and headache.
Muchas gracias por el video...excelente información paso a paso desde principio a fin...again thank you for the excelent step by step video information..i have a 2006 f150 southern comfort truck
The Best install video I have come across for this part, thank you!
Thanks so much. Less than 30 minutes start to finish.
Super easy and quick!! Thank you. Didnt want to take the steering wheel off.
Thank you!
OUTSTANDING video and well done! I always though that the air bag needed to be removed but I guess not now ...
Now do one about rebuilding your transmission without removing any parts
Well done, informative video. Glad to see Ford made some repairs easier for a change.
Ford actually want you to take the steering wheel off. That is a rare thing. Thank you for watching!
No ford just knew youd have to fix it lol
This video helped me so much!! Your detailed instructions were so helpful. Thank you!! I’ll be sure to watch more videos to help me on other repairs
Thanks for the video. Did the job today in under 40 minutes!
precise and thorough. Steps for 2004 expedition almost exactly the same. Same part.
Bottom plastic panel!!! 2 things. 1. I have no 5.5mm socket but 7/32 worked fine. 2. Most my time was spent on reinstalling that bottom trim panel. On a hunch, I started the truck and turned the steering wheel 1/4 left. Turn off and remove key.. Was able to get the panel in (dare I say "easily"?) by starting on the right side. Wasn't really easy but I was going nowhere otherwise.
Great video. Even fighting that bottom panel it's still gotta be easier than steering wheel. removal.
Great video! Worse part was getting upper and lower plastic covers to fit. Actually decided to trim pieces to get them back in easier. Besides, only Ford would notice.
Thanks!
Thanks for the info and instructive video. I have a 2008 Eddie Bauer and while it has slight differences, the video walked me right through it.
Thank you for the info. Super helpful I just changed my switch on my 2006. Everything’s working. Keep up the helpful information. Good job
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Thank you for the video, did this on my own per your vid. Getting the plastic back together was a chore. Especially the last part of plastic housing. 1 1/2 hours job done. Disassembly 15 minutes, balance of time dickin with plastic.
Glad the video was helpful. Thank you for watching!
Great instructions. I would add one thing to your instructions, turn the steering wheel to make sure arm returns to stop turn signal. I did not do this and got it all back together only to find out I now have to manually put the lever back after turning, not a big deal but a pain. I bought my part from Amazon, never will buy auto parts there again.
Thank you so much I just installed my in my truck I just follow steps by steps was awesome man !! I really appreciate it
Thank you! Worked great on my 2006 F-150 FX4.
I've watched several of these- one mentions you have to pull out a small spring and transfer it. From the left side on the bottom, take it out with a pick. There is a tab on the left side that goes up into the new housing and that tab compresses the spring in place...
Awesome and very helpful video! Thx!👍🙏
Thanks for this demo.
Very helpful, knocked mine out in about 20 min!
Very helpful! Thank you very much!
Thank you for this video 👍🏼 been meaning to do this but did not want to take the airbag out
Thanks! Very detailed video.
Thanks man,great video. Less than 30 minutes of work and a $27 part(we’ll see how long it lasts) and I’m good to go.👍🏻👍🏻
Beachbum1Day hopefully it lasted. Thank you for watching!
Sweet thanks! I was putting this off because I didn't want to go thru pulling off the steering wheel.
Hi thanks a lot for the video, really helpful. I was able to changed my signal assembly in no time.
👍👍👍
Really helpful thank you keep up the good work!
Thank you for watching!
Great video, my repair went exactly the same, 40 minutes flat, just had to borrow a 5.5mm socket
Awesome job! I had to remove the steering wheel and air bag for my job😢 wish I knew the trick before my job a couple months ago lol
I’m always looking for a shortcut. And when I find them I like to share. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video Brian.
I was driving my dad's F150 & @ first I thought the high beam dash light was inoperable....
Then, head first toward a wall I clicked for high beams - nothing. Jiggled switch & it worked.... but wouldn't go back to low beam.. another jiggle & lever came out.
Yes, broken
I found your video & I'll change the lever in the morning.
i appreciate it. Thank you
Sorry your switch broke but I’m glad the video helped. Thank you for watching!
BTW. Just finished replacing. I didn't know my dad was timing...😝
20 minutes
VaHKGuy nice 20 minutes is not bad.
Well done!
Thanks for the great video. Other than the housing under the steering column (that was all me), I had very little problems changing out the switch.
Muy buen video ami me sirvió de mucho no tube que pagarle a un mecánico gracias por el video
Just the video I'm looking for. Thanks for the big help.
Great how to video !! I just finished! Saved a bunch of time. However, I didn't put the spring back in. I only saw the reference to it after reading the comment below. With that being said, though, from the feel of the lever, it doesn't seem like it's needed after installing the recommended OEM part. Has anyone done the same and experienced any issues? I'm keeping the spring just in case and will go back in if something doesn't feel right or function properly. Thoughts?
great job....i just did mine....thanks sooooo much....
Thank you for watching!
Big help thanks
Thank you! Easy, easy replacement.
Play the video was helpful. Thank you for watching!