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1998 Ford Explorer windshield wipers, windows, interior lig

Tiny
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I own a 98 Ford Explorer Sport. The windows, interior lights, windshield wipers and the rear defrost work sometimes but at other times they dont. They all come and go at the same time. What could possibly cause this?
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 AT 6:56 PM

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Tiny
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The only common item in the electrical circuit is the ignition switch,

but that doesn't explain the interior lights.

Are there any other items that stop working?
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Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 AT 7:10 PM
Tiny
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I believe the 4 wheel drive goes out too.
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Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 AT 7:49 PM
Tiny
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That's in the switch too.

When you said interior lights, what lights are you talking about.
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Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 AT 8:38 PM
Tiny
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The ones on the headliner. When you say ignition switch, do you mean where you put the key in?
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Thursday, July 30th, 2009 AT 8:03 AM
Tiny
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Now that part doesn't make any sense. Those are normally turned on and off by some sort of body control module.

No, the place you put the key is only the mechanical lock, I'm talking about the electrical switch that the lock is connected to.
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Thursday, July 30th, 2009 AT 9:33 AM
Tiny
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No, the place you put the key is only the mechanical lock, I'm talking about the electrical switch that the lock is connected to.[/Quote] Does replacing this swiitch require any special tools or equipment? Should I have a pro do this job?
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Thursday, July 30th, 2009 AT 5:49 PM
Tiny
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It's pretty simple to do with normal hand tools.

The good news is they are cheap.
The bad news is you need to be a contortionist to be able to get to them.

It's mounted on the steering column, kinda above your knees.
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Thursday, July 30th, 2009 AT 6:36 PM

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