2013 Tail Lights, License Plate Light and Rear Side Markers don't work.

[Guitarbluesharp]

When I turn on the headlights or the parking lights, the LED circle, the side parking markers and the license plate lights do not work on both sides in the back. Totally black, so I can't drive at night. The brake lights, blinker/flashers and backup lights all work fine. I just replaced the passenger side unit because the other one was cracked and had water in it which took out the LED ring. I saw a post similar to this on a F150 Forum that said the problem was with the C405 connector getting wet. Has anyone seen this before? If so, can you tell the location of the C405 connector? Here's a link to that discussion: Tail lights and Plate lights not working - Ford F150 Forum - Community of Ford Truck Fans

 

[peterk9]

Welcome to the Forum.
When you mentioned that you replaced the passenger side unit I'm guessing that was the complete light fixture assembly?
Not sure if this will help. It applies to the retail Explorer. C405 is in the lower right. Have you checked fuses/relays?

Peter

 

[Guitarbluesharp]

Welcome to the Forum.
When you mentioned that you replaced the passenger side unit I'm guessing that was the complete light fixture assembly?
Not sure if this will help. It applies to the retail Explorer. C405 is in the lower right. Have you checked fuses/relays?

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Peter

Hey Peter, Thanks for posting this. I replaced the whole unit. I couldn't find the fuse in the online manual. I called Ford and they said #81, a 20A fuse near the battery. There was one #40, a 10A fuse under the dash that I heard about and a relay in the box next to the battery. It was next to the AC clutch. I switched them since they were identical. No luck. If you know of a fuse that could be the one, that would really help if that was all it was. Thanks again. Mike

 

[peterk9]

Looking at the 2013 Interceptor Manual, #81 shows it is a 20A fuse for Spot Lights. The 40A fuse in the cabin fuse panel shows it is for Rear park lamps, License plate lamps (Utility). I'm not sure what you mean by the "LED circle". Did you find the connector?

Peter

 

[Guitarbluesharp]

Looking at the 2013 Interceptor Manual, #81 shows it is a 20A fuse for Spot Lights. The 40A fuse in the cabin fuse panel shows it is for Rear park lamps, License plate lamps (Utility). I'm not sure what you mean by the "LED circle". Did you find the connector?

Peter

Hi Peter, The fuse in the cabin is #40 10A Rear Park lamps, License Plate lamps. I checked that one. It was a bear to get to. The LED circle works for braking but not when driving or in park. Haven't got to it yet. Thanks for looking at the manual for me.

Mike

 

[peterk9]

Hi Peter, The fuse in the cabin is #40 10A Rear Park lamps, License Plate lamps. I checked that one. It was a bear to get to. The LED circle works for braking but not when driving or in park. Haven't got to it yet. Thanks for looking at the manual for me.

Mike

Any update on the issue Mike?

Peter