Turn Signal Issues

[Slnova]

Hello Everyone,

I would first off like to thank everyone that helped me with my last post!
I have a 2003 Explorer Sport (2dr) and I would like to start off by saying it seems to be very difficult to find accurate information on this somewhat unique explorer.

I am having an issue with the turn signals. They will usually start off blinking at a normal rate but then i can hear the flasher noise speed up 2-3 times faster than normal but the lights do not flash. It can be normal or fast any number of cycles with no pattern that i can tell. This happens with both the left and the right turn signals.

I can't seem to determine the correct fuse diagram for my SUV as i have found two that contradict each other. I also don't know if there is a relay under the hood for this year of Explorer sport or a flasher unit under the dash. I pulled off the cover under the steering column but can't see a flasher unit there either so I'm at somewhat of a loss.

I'm hoping that it is a fuse/relay/flasher unit issue and not the start of some sort of wiring gremlin so any help or suggestions would be great.

Thank you for your time,

Stuart

 

[swshawaii]

As you've probably read here, 2001-03 two-door Sports and 2001-05 Sport Tracs have identical front ends. Common issue is the Multi Function Switch (MFS) harness is too short from the factory causing binding and shorting. IF you have a tilt column, move it up and down several times leaving it ALL THE WAY IN THE UP POSITION. Easy test, give it a try and GL.

Steering wheel tilt makes left blinker stop working | Ford Explorer and Ford Ranger Forums - Serious Explorations

 

[Slnova]

As you've probably read here, 2001-03 two-door Sports and 2001-05 Sport Tracs have identical front ends. Common issue is the Multi Function Switch (MFS) harness is too short from the factory causing binding and shorting. IF you have a tilt column, move it up and down several times leaving it ALL THE WAY IN THE UP POSITION. Easy test, give it a try and GL.

Steering wheel tilt makes left blinker stop working | Ford Explorer and Ford Ranger Forums - Serious Explorations

I did as you suggested but the steering column position did not seem to make a difference.

I decided to try a few other things and found that if i turn on the hazard lights the blinkers act completely normal. Any thought on why that might be?

Thanks,

Stuart