Probable multi-function switch replacement

[deercorn]

Using my Google-foo I've landed here.

Very brief background:

2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Brake lights do not come on - Cab mounted brake light does come on.
Replaced brake light bulbs and checked fuses - good to go.
Google-fooed and found the the brake lights work with the steering column tilted all the way up.
Probably the multi-function switch is bad.

I haven't found any forum topics/google results on how to test the multi-function switch, only awesomely detailed instructions concerning replacement.

Does this sound like a bad MFS?
Is this switch testable?

TIA for any info and excellent forum.

 

[swshawaii]

Check the MFS connector first. GL

http://www.mysporttrac.com/MySportTrac/projects/Steering_Column_Wiring_Repair_Gen1.pdf

 

[deercorn]

Check the MFS connector first. GL

http://www.mysporttrac.com/MySportTrac/projects/Steering_Column_Wiring_Repair_Gen1.pdf

That was exactly it. I pulled the connectors off the MFS and it rained the little gray tabs the clip the wires into the connector. Both the larger tabs that hold the connector and MFS together were cracked and fell right off as well.

Hot glue gun did the trick.

Thanks swshawaii, you rock!

 

[swshawaii]

Glad it worked for you! Ford could have left a little slack for the tilting column, about a nickel worth of wire.

Now, about the failed door locks, ball joints, sway bar end links, lower thermostat housings, etc. Enjoy!