2000 Ford Excursion Interior and Running Board lights stay

JOHNTM

MEMBER
2000 FORD EXCURSION
V12
2WD
AUTOMATIC
160,000 MILES

The running board and interior lights on my 2000 Ford Excursion stay on (until they drain the battery) after I exit the vehicle.

When I first get in the vehicle, the lights come on as they should, but do not turn off after a time period. However, once you reach a certain speed (15 mph I think) they turn off.

Is there a timer somehwere that may have gone bad? Also, where are the "plungers" or do open sensors? I'm guessing they are internal as part of the hinge.

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MERLIN2021

MECHANIC
17,250 POSTS

Try this cure, buy a can of brakekleen and a can of spray white lithium grease, spray the latch area, thats the claw in the door where it closes, spray liberally with brakleen, open and close the door 5-6 times, repeat, then spray with the white lube, open and close the door 5-6 times. Reapeat on all doors.