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Sedan & Wagon

  1. Turn headlights on. Operate high beams. If high beams operate properly, turn headlights of and go to next step. If high beams do not operate properly, see EXTERIOR LIGHTS article.
  2. Turn ignition off. Remove instrument cluster. See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove high beam indicator light bulb. Check continuity between terminals of bulb. If continuity exists, go to next step. If continuity does not exist, replace high beam indicator light bulb.
  3. Disconnect instrument cluster harness connector C253. See Figure . Disconnect multifunction switch connector C250, or Daytime Running Lights (DRL) control connector C297, if equipped. See Fig 1 .
  4. Measure resistance of Red/White wire between instrument cluster harness connector C253 terminal No. 10 and multifunction switch connector C250 terminal No. 1 or DRL control connector C297 terminal No. 3. See Fig 1 . Resistance should be less than 5 ohms. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, replace instrument cluster printed circuit and gauge contact clips. See PRINTED CIRCUIT  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If resistance is more than 5 ohms, repair open in Red/White wire. See WIRING DIAGRAMS  .
Fig 1: Checking High Beam Indicator Circuit
G98J00520Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.