Turn signal buzzes

[Bouche2210]

I have a 97 XLT and when I use my left turn signal it buzzes occasionally. Some days allot! I have checked all the bulbs and none are burned out. The signal also blinks on and off like it is suppose to.

 

[97splorer]

You are not alone, I have a 97 xlt also and I have heard a strange buzzing noise a few times while using the left turn signal. Everything appears to be OK.

 

[X24]

That is very bad!!! Get it fixed immediatly. Your local dealer will know what to do. There is a problem with the multi-function switch and it can cause a fire. It happened once in mine and I saw some smoke come out of it and it smelled very bad. I think its less than $100 to fix it.

 

[Stephen]

Mine does this too, yikes I'll make an appointment tomorrow!

 

[white96x]

i had the same problem actually my dad did before it was given to me but he had the turn signal assembly replaced-Problem Solved.....

 

[Morgan97Ltd]

mine squeeks as it clicks, is this related?

 

[white96x]

probably not-there is a definate "buzz" i never heard a "squeeking" sound......but you never know

 

[Bottomlesspit]

I wondered about this too! My 99 XLS will buzz when using the left turn signal.....but only if I only hold the turn lever without pushing it all the way where it holds in place. If I just hold the lever down for a quick turn signal blip...then buzz city. It has never done it with the lever clicked into place or with a right turn signal...held or clicked into place.
How bad is this? I certainly don't want a fire. Is there a recall or anything similar? Does Ford recognize this as a problem?
Thanks for the heads up on this potential problem.
Ken

 

[white96x]

same problem as me.....lol.....i posted above-i never got a fire and as far as i know there is no recall you can get it replaced for like $35.

 

[X24]

Well, I had read about it on here and then when it happened to me it freaked me out because it smoked. I called the dealer that day and told them what happened and I could tell that the guy knew exactly what I was talking about and that it's a common problem. I'm willing to bet if you can find proof that this is a common problem and that it did indeed start a fire, there is a way to make it a recall... I'm just not sure who you would have to deal with to do it.

Mine did it just like yours... when you hold it halfway down.

 

[Mike]

my 2001 does this also

 

[white96x]

just have the turn signal assembly replaced-i don't know the technical name for it but thats what my dad said he got replaced-it solved the problem and it was under $40...

 

[X24]

I'm pretty sure they call it the multi-function switch.

 

[white96x]

oh ok-well i just asked my dad what was replaced and in between watching the Lakers game he muttered "turn signal assembly"

 

[dogfriend]

There's another thread on this

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I havent done anything about mine yet. It doesn't do it very often anymore.

 

[james t]

add another to the list. mine started this about 2 months ago. and BTW, my buzz is very very loud. only does it about 2-3 times a week.

 

[Nate1]

Mine does it about oncec a month, but the way I see it, whats the worst that can happen? It lights afire and totals the car and I get ford to give me a big discount on buying another explorer so I dont sue... big deal ,
I'll ask them next time I take it in (if that ever happens.)-----Nate

 

[JMT1SOMR]

Go ahead and count me in. Mine does it as well.

 

[JLP]

Was the approx $40 for the part or to have the dealer replace the part? (my guess is just the part).

Mine was doing this during the fall but somehow "fixed itself". However I woul like to fix it as now that Im driving my son (10 wks old) to from daycare any of the "little" issues take on new meaning. Hate to have a fire and have to get to the other side of the vehicle to get him from the car seat as the truck burns....