Bed Lighting on Ranger not working

[bamahater]

You are correct that it is supposed to light the bed. It uses the third brake light for such.

So the button does nothing?

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[r1ch999999]

So the button does nothing?

it turns on the light over the bed, the third brake light/bed light.

 

[bamahater]

it turns on the light over the bed, the third brake light/bed light.

Mine does nothing. You would think it illuminate on the dash when you push the button like when the headlights are on.

 

[r1ch999999]

Mine does nothing. You would think it illuminate on the dash when you push the button like when the headlights are on.

Did you get out and look to see if the rear light was lit?

 

[bamahater]

Did you get out and look to see if the rear light was lit?

When I turn the car on the lights are on and push the button they still stay on.

 

[Bproctor]

My button doesn't illuminate either (at least not that I can tell). Press it get out and lock your doors and see if the light stays on. Mine fades out when it's off after the doors are locked.

 

[Big Blue]

Can you post a picture of the lights you are referring to?

Ford offers an option for bed lights you turn on by touching. I think we are talking about two different things though.

Yeah, are we talking the white lights on either side of the high mounted brake light or lights in the actual bed of the truck. The ones by the brake light are the ones controlled by the button on the dash. I took the bulbs out of mine because I didn't like them coming on every time the doors were opened and needing to time out when you closed them. Kind of annoying in a campground. The ones in the bed are the optional ones. I don't have them on mine so I can't help there.

If it's the ones by the brake light it could be bad bulbs or a fuse. The other question would be was the Ford Trailer brake Controller installed? If so were the connections done correctly at the CHMSL and is the brake light and controller working properly? Could possibly be a loose connector at the light also.

 

[r1ch999999]

Just take it to the dealer, just be prepared for a lesson on how it works.

Or, sometime at night, in the dark, sit in your car, with the interior lights off and the doors closed, and hit the button and check in your rear window if the light is on.

 

[Frenchy]

So the button does nothing?

The button commands the white lights in your third(high mount) brake light to turn on. If it isnt turning on what so ever then you need to go to the dealer.

 

[bamahater]

The button commands the white lights in your third(high mount) brake light to turn on. If it isnt turning on what so ever then you need to go to the dealer.

So I guess in this picture the 2 spots at the bottom are where the optional bed light would go? Which option pa

The button commands the white lights in your third(high mount) brake light to turn on. If it isnt turning on what so ever then you need to go to the dealer.

The lights come on when I open the door but the button does nothing. If I push it the lights are still on. Btw what option package is the inside bed lights if it is infact an option?

 

[Frenchy]

So I guess in this picture the 2 spots at the bottom are where the optional bed light would go? Which option pa

The lights come on when I open the door but the button does nothing. If I push it the lights are still on. Btw what option package is the inside bed lights if it is infact an option?

The lights for inside the bed themselves are an additional option accessory from Ford. I myself have added it to my truck and be aware you have to drill holes in the bed to make it work

 

[bamahater]

The lights for inside the bed themselves are an additional option accessory from Ford. I myself have added it to my truck and be aware you have to drill holes in the bed to make it work

I understand now. I thought it might have been an option from the factory but it’s a Ford aftermarket accessory you have to install.

 

[Bproctor]

I understand now. I thought it might have been an option from the factory but it’s a Ford aftermarket accessory you have to install.

I ordered a set from Amazon for around $30 and used gorilla tape to attach them. Wired them straight to the battery with a switch next to the tailgate. They give off plenty of light for what I need. I have thought about changing the wiring up to have them tied into the cargo lights, but haven't got that far yet. They have held in place since March without issue. I'll see how they hold up when it gets cold. Might have to use screws then.

 

[GR12868]

A easy inexpensive way to light up the bed with the tonneau cover on, is for about $4.00 Harbor Freight sells a LED light that looks like a house wall switch, at Home Depot they have a Velcro kit for about $3.25, I mounted this light about 1 1/2 feet from the tailgate on a angle under the interior bed rail, lights up the bed really well.

 

[Nevada_Bob]

I still vote for: Turn the headlamps "ON" and then try the bed light switch

Just sayin'

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