Turn Signal 4 blink problem

[Tracker09]

I have a 2011 explorer with 110,000 miles on it. This morning I noticed something odd with my right turn signal. When I lift the turn signal lever all the way up to fully engage my turn signal it gives me the 4 flashes as if I hadn't fully locked it into position. When I push it down to fully engage the left turn signal it locks in and will not disengage until either I turn it off manually or the system detects the steering column turning back to the right. It seems like the lane chance courtesy signal is all I can make the right signal do without holding it in position when I want it to stay on. Has anyone experienced this? If so what what can be done to fix it?

 

[613GT500]

Maybe the below thread will help you.
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/index.php?threads/notchy-turn-signal-lever-fix.388119/

 

[peterk9]

I have a 2011 explorer with 110,000 miles on it. This morning I noticed something odd with my right turn signal. When I lift the turn signal lever all the way up to fully engage my turn signal it gives me the 4 flashes as if I hadn't fully locked it into position. When I push it down to fully engage the left turn signal it locks in and will not disengage until either I turn it off manually or the system detects the steering column turning back to the right. It seems like the lane chance courtesy signal is all I can make the right signal do without holding it in position when I want it to stay on. Has anyone experienced this? If so what what can be done to fix it?

I don't recall this issue coming up before. Sounds like it may be the turn signal lever/switch. If that is the case there is a thread showing how to replace it if you wanted to try that. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/index.php?threads/notchy-turn-signal-lever-fix.388119/
EDIT: Must have been composing this post when 613GT500 posted his.

Peter

 

[Jon M]

The good news is the switch is only $30ish and it's an easy replacement. I did mine shortly after buying it in January, because it was too stiff and kept activating the high beams with the turn signal.

 

[Tracker09]

Awesome, I'll try it out. Thanks!!