Bed Lighting on Ranger not working

[bamahater]

I bought my 2019 Lariat in May and never checked on the bed lighting. Today for some reason I finally decided to try it out. I pressed the button on the dash and nothing happens. The lights are not illuminating. I tried for a few minutes and nothing happens. Anyone have any insight? Could be a fuse issue but since I bought the truck about 4 months ago I'm just temped to call the dealer and get it fixed under warranty.

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[Frenchy]

Getting the truck fixed under warranty is always a great idea. Perhaps it is something so simple that can be fixed on the first visit. Also just to make sure you are leaving it in park in order to use the bed light correct? I know it sounds stupid of me to ask but my ranger wont turn it on if I'm not in park. Also read the owners manual to make sure you arent missing anything else.

 

[Bproctor]

I bought my 2019 Lariat in May and never checked on the bed lighting. Today for some reason I finally decided to try it out. I pressed the button on the dash and nothing happens. The lights are not illuminating. I tried for a few minutes and nothing happens. Anyone have any insight? Could be a fuse issue but since I bought the truck about 4 months ago I'm just temped to call the dealer and get it fixed under warranty.

Bed lighting as in the cargo light, or as in lights in the bed?

 

[Whiskeybilt]

I have a cargo light button and nothing lights up.

 

[Nevada_Bob]

Did you try it with the headlights on?

 

[Bproctor]

I have a cargo light button and nothing lights up.

Ok, I saw the Ford bed lights where touch activated that's why I was curious. I'm assuming the brake light works? Possibly bad bulb?

 

[r1ch999999]

We have a bed light?

 

[Bproctor]

We have a bed light?

It's an option. I put some in I got from Amazon

 

[Whiskeybilt]

Ok, I saw the Ford bed lights where touch activated that's why I was curious. I'm assuming the brake light works? Possibly bad bulb?

Everything else is fine.

At night if I push that button, nothing.

 

[bamahater]

It's an option. I put some in I got from Amazon

Is it an option on a Lariat? I see the info on how to turn it on in the manual but nothing. Btw it’s the lights in the bottom bed of the truck.

 

[Frenchy]

Is it an option on a Lariat? I see the info on how to turn it on in the manual but nothing. Btw it’s the lights in the bottom bed of the truck.

On Amazon is a universal aftermarket option that you dont want as it wont fix your problem. If you made sure the owners manual instructions were followed then I suggest going strait to the dealer. No since in adding something if it wont fix the original problem.

 

[Bproctor]

Is it an option on a Lariat? I see the info on how to turn it on in the manual but nothing. Btw it’s the lights in the bottom bed of the truck.

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.

 

[r1ch999999]

It turns out I have a switch to the lower left of the steering wheel that turns the light over the bed on, the same light that turns on when I open a door. It does me no good since I have the topper.

I wonder if I could rewire it to some under rail LEDs.

 

[bamahater]

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.

Maybe I’m confused. I thought there were light that illuminated the bottom of the bed. Here is the button on my dash that does absolutely nothing. It’s the one on the right

 

[Frenchy]

Maybe I’m confused. I thought there were light that illuminated the bottom of the bed. Here is the button on my dash that does absolutely nothing. It’s the one on the right

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

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