1998 Ford Taurus Headlights Stay On

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I have a 1998 Ford Taurus with 118,123 miles on it. The bright headlights are on all the time and will not shut off when the key is turned off and the headlight switch is off. I removed the headlight switch and the lights stayed on. The only way to turn off the lights is to disconnect the battery.
Mar 10, 2006 at 12:56 PM
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Sounds like a problem with the multi function switch. The turn signal, high beam, etc, deal on the steerring column.
Try a junk yard or dealer.

Pull the fuse till you get it fixed.

Good luck and let us know. :)
Mar 11, 2006 at 1:21 PM
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Suspect the steering-column multifunction switch that controls the turn signals and high beams. Obtain a replacement from a junkyard or dealer, and pull the headlight fuse until it is replaced so the battery does not drain.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1998 Ford Taurus reports that the bright headlights stay on even with the key off and after the headlight switch is removed; only disconnecting the battery turns them off. The expert attributes the problem to the multifunction switch on the steering column and advises pulling the fuse until a replacement is obtained from a junkyard or dealer.

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