Coach3rd !!
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• Chesapeake, VA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/21/2003 |
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 Posted:3/29/2004 13:00 |
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My headlight switch just came off in my hand the other day. Does anyone know where I can buy just the knob from? It looks like this is all I need. The dealer says I have to buy the whole switch! @ $86.00. They said they do not have just the knob available for purchase....Anyone help??!!  Thanks Coach |
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JohnBoy
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• DFW, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 9/3/2002 |
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Posted:3/29/2004 16:41 |
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Call some local salvage yards...
although I would bet when the Ex is in a collision it wins most of the time...
OR try cross-referencing it to another truck... and find that one...
ford saves peenies by using the same part on multiple vehicles ALL the time...
2005 6.0L 4x4 Eddie Bauer Ex
2003 6.0L 4x4 Limited Ex - traded in (BooHoo )
"The Republicans should back off and let men marry men, women marry women, and legalize abortion. In three generations there would be no Democrats." |
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Doug Loper
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• Byron Center, MI, USA |
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• Registered on 9/26/2003 |
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Posted:3/29/2004 20:56 |
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They are also available from a Sterling (former Ford Heavy Truck (semi)) dealer. If you were local to me I could give you a handful of them. Our entire fleet has them. Good Luck.
2000 X V-10
Mods: 6" Revtek lift
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16" x 10" Eagle Alloy Rims
Superlifts Truspeed Calibrator
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Lou Manglass
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• Sugar Hill, GA, USA |
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• Registered on 2/3/2004 |
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Posted:3/29/2004 21:35 |
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The local dealer replaced my headlight switch knob under warranty so they must be available seperately. I'd suggest you try another dealer. |
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monsta
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• The Big Island, HI, USA |
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Posted:3/29/2004 21:49 |
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[b]THE SWITCH IS UNDER RECALL. GO GET A NEW ONE!!!!![/b]
Don't take no for an answer. 
Make : FORD Model : EXCURSION Year : 2000
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 01V075000 Recall Date : MAR 02, 2001
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 74000
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. DUE TO THE USE OF INCORRECT MATERIAL BY A SUPPLIER, THE HEADLAMP SWITCH KNOB CAN FRACTURE AND SEPARATE FROM THE HEADLAMP SWITCH.
Consequence:
THIS WOULD CAUSE DIFFICULTY FOR THE DRIVER TO ACTIVATE THE HEADLAMPS, WHICH COULD AFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP SWITCH KNOB. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 9, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Notes:
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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Coach3rd !!
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• Chesapeake, VA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/21/2003 |
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Posted:4/1/2004 12:51 |
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I called a couple more dealers. They are telling me that it was a recall. But, the catch was it was a limited recall.....Hell I don't know. On to the salvage yards  |
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LANDYOT
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• Newport News, VA, USA |
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• Registered on 7/15/2003 |
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Posted:4/1/2004 16:59 |
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Hey neighbor! Don't forget to look for F250/F350/F450/F550 models in those salvage yards. Same switch ... at least it is according to my factory wiring diagram manual. |
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monsta
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• The Big Island, HI, USA |
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Posted:4/1/2004 17:26 |
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Super Duty and Excursion switches are not interchangeable. Excursion's housing is oval. SD are square.
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Did you have the dealer run you VIN?
I wouldn't stop with a phone call. Nor would I buy one. Go see the Service MGR.
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LANDYOT
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• Newport News, VA, USA |
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Posted:4/1/2004 19:42 |
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They are? That's odd FMC would do that. OK ... my bad. Thanks for setting me straight. |
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monsta
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• The Big Island, HI, USA |
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Posted:4/2/2004 13:53 |
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Yup!
A switch housing from an old style Expy or Explorer would work. Plus, you get the interior light defeat feature with those. Although, I don't know for certain if that feature works with the Excursion's wiring.
Although, if the defeat feature works interally in the switch, and doesn't switch a wire that the Excursion doesn't have, it should work okay. 
Always wanted to try it but I wired my own defeat switch...
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