Intermittent Interior Lights/Dash Lights Dimmer Switch Part #

[Jerzey]

So, from time to time the dash lights will shut off on my 00 Explorer Sport. I've found that the dash mounted dimmer switch is actually a bit erratic (you can shift it left and right and the interior lights will come on and off). When I looked up the dimmer switch on rock auto. They keep showing a turn signal lever.
Does anyone know the part number for the dash mounted scrolling dimmer switch?

Also, is there any other good ground locations for the interior lights that I should check to make sure everything is tight and clean?

(Truck has sat for 5 years, and I'm trying to bring it back to life to give to my son)

 

[swshawaii]

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F77Z11691AA | eBay

 

[koda2000]

If you want to try it, the dimmer switch can be removed, taken apart, cleaned and re-lubed. Typically this will bring them back to life.

Here's one on ebay that someone has reconditioned.
OEM Ford Explorer Mountaineer Dash Light Dimmer Rheostat Switch F87B-11691-AD | eBay

 

[koda2000]

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F77Z11691AA | eBay

F87B-11691-AD ?

 

[swshawaii]

Good question Phil. YOUR link shows compatible with OP's 2000 Sport. Either way, this sounds like the "best" option. LOL

How to refurbish a 1998 Dimmer Switch

 

[Jerzey]

Good question Phil. YOUR link shows compatible with OP's 2000 Sport. Either way, this sounds like the "best" option. LOL

How to refurbish a 1998 Dimmer Switch

Agreed. This is what I'll atleast attempt at first.

 

[koda2000]

Good question Phil. YOUR link shows compatible with OP's 2000 Sport. Either way, this sounds like the "best" option. LOL

How to refurbish a 1998 Dimmer Switch

I agree Steve, certainly a less expensive option for the OP. Also, I've found that lemon juice makes a great contact cleaner for brass and copper. I think I've also heard that ketchup is also a good cleaner, but I've never tried that. I guess it's the mild acid that does the job.