My headlights stay on too long.

jasonclo · 10-24-2010, 07:13 PM

Hi people, my lights stay on a bit longer than they used to and I am pretty sure that they are draining my battery to the point of replacement now. I replaced the starter anyways, even though it didn't fix the problem. The slow start only occurs after I shut it off in low-light conditions. The automatic setting and timer after shut off is something I would like to remove completely. Anyone know how to do this? Very much appreciated.

swetrid · 10-24-2010, 07:28 PM

On my 2001 the switch is on the rearview mirror. Just turn it all the way to the left to turn off.

**BrooklynBay** · 10-26-2010, 10:18 AM

Welcome to this forum! I've moved your thread into the lighting section.

Bill Kemp · 10-26-2010, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swetrid

On my 2001 the switch is on the rearview mirror. Just turn it all the way to the left to turn off.

Did this help your problem? Also maby your light sensor is covered or really dirty and is not sensing the light.

shagr15 · 10-27-2010, 01:18 PM

mine is the same way... the farther right you have the switch slid the longer the stay on. if you move it all the way to the left but not have it click, it keeps the automatic lights on and cuts them off right when you turn off the car.

jasonclo · 10-29-2010, 04:32 PM

I wanted to thank each of you for replying. I did move the swithch and it worked. Turnes out the battery does need to go, too. Simple fix-but if you don't know...ask. Thanks again everyone. Jason

**BrooklynBay** · 10-30-2010, 09:24 PM

Thanks for the update!

Packin · 04-10-2012, 02:30 PM

I am having this same problem with my EX, however in my case, I do have the switch all the way to the left (off position) and the lights still stay on an extended amount of time, before finally turning themselves off. I no longer have the option to choose between using the auto lights or not. Probably the switch in the mirror needs replaced?

*Dan Whitaker* · 04-10-2012, 02:45 PM

When mine stared doing that I pulled the fuse for the auto lights. I don't remember which fuse & I don't have my Mountaineer anymore.

10-24-2010, 07:13 PM	#1
jasonclo Wannabe Elite Explorer Upper Michigan 99 sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	My headlights stay on too long. Hi people, my lights stay on a bit longer than they used to and I am pretty sure that they are draining my battery to the point of replacement now. I replaced the starter anyways, even though it didn't fix the problem. The slow start only occurs after I shut it off in low-light conditions. The automatic setting and timer after shut off is something I would like to remove completely. Anyone know how to do this? Very much appreciated.

10-24-2010, 07:28 PM	#2
swetrid Wannabe Elite Explorer Reading Pa 2001 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,883 Vehicle Specs	On my 2001 the switch is on the rearview mirror. Just turn it all the way to the left to turn off. __________________ Resident Ford Tech for the last 17 years, 2001 Eddie Bauer 5.0L, Cherry Bomb Cat back, 2010 Ecoboost Flex

10-26-2010, 10:18 AM	#3
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 45,684 Vehicle Specs	Welcome to this forum! I've moved your thread into the lighting section. __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum. Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Forum.

10-27-2010, 01:18 PM	#5
shagr15 Wannabe Elite Explorer Chesterfield, Missouri '99 XLT Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 208 Vehicle Specs	mine is the same way... the farther right you have the switch slid the longer the stay on. if you move it all the way to the left but not have it click, it keeps the automatic lights on and cuts them off right when you turn off the car. __________________ 99 XLT 15X8 Rock Crawler rims w/ 30 X 9.5 Goodyear Conquest tires, blacked out taillights, clear headlights, billet grille http://s755.photobucket.com/albums/xx194/hmk1115/

10-29-2010, 04:32 PM	#6
jasonclo Wannabe Elite Explorer Upper Michigan 99 sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Thanks I wanted to thank each of you for replying. I did move the swithch and it worked. Turnes out the battery does need to go, too. Simple fix-but if you don't know...ask. Thanks again everyone. Jason

10-30-2010, 09:24 PM	#7
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 45,684 Vehicle Specs	Thanks for the update! __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum. Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Forum.

04-10-2012, 02:30 PM	#8
Packin Wannabe Elite Explorer Wichita, KS 2001 5.0L V8 AWD LIMITED Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 30 Vehicle Specs	I am having this same problem with my EX, however in my case, I do have the switch all the way to the left (off position) and the lights still stay on an extended amount of time, before finally turning themselves off. I no longer have the option to choose between using the auto lights or not. Probably the switch in the mirror needs replaced?

04-10-2012, 02:45 PM	#9
Dan Whitaker One fast putty tat Raytown MO (Kansas City suburb) No Mounty no more. Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,964 Vehicle Specs	When mine stared doing that I pulled the fuse for the auto lights. I don't remember which fuse & I don't have my Mountaineer anymore. __________________ P r i c k me, do I not bleed Ford Blue.