f 350 instrument cluster and wiper power delay at first start of day

40

Asked by HueyFireCrew Jun 23, 2017 at 02:18 PM about the 2001 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT Super Cab LB 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Had the turn signal/ dimmer switch changed after loosing all but Hi Beams. Had the instrument cluster changes after the whole dash, wipers. windows, radio would power up and down at randon. Last few days on the first start on the day, after the glow plug light goes out, the engine starts fine but some mornings the gages, odometer and stereo wait to energize for up to 4 seconds and the wipers can take up to a couple of minutes when I switch them on asap on rainy mornings and now when I check these issues every day  they have the same delay. ONLY after the first start of the day. Rest of the day everything comes right back on like it always has

1 Answer

40

I forgot to mention that also not the a/c compressor comes on when upper/ lower outlet position is selected. And the thermostat is turned all way left (cool) for no heated air ambient ( outside ) only. The only position the a'c compressor should come on in is when A/Cis selected. As I read these posts and questions it sure seems Ford didn't "have a netter idea" in regards to electrical systems. hope I'm not in store for all these woes.... Only had mine a bit over a year and it's had TWO signal/ dimmer and on my second cluster...

2 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Bigbob Reece
    Reputation
    5,260
  • #2
    tikun
    Reputation
    3,430
  • #3
    JoeAndJoe
    Reputation
    2,830
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford F-250 Super Duty
27 Great Deals out of 1,201 listings starting at $8,995
Used Ford F-450 Super Duty
3 Great Deals out of 147 listings starting at $27,995
Used Ford F-150
299 Great Deals out of 15,725 listings starting at $1,712
Used Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
20 Great Deals out of 1,146 listings starting at $8,999
Used Dodge RAM 3500
29 listings starting at $13,888
Used GMC Sierra 2500HD
17 Great Deals out of 1,712 listings starting at $12,900
Used Ford F-350 Super Duty Chassis
5 Great Deals out of 68 listings starting at $16,995
Used Dodge RAM 2500
27 listings starting at $4,000
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
171 Great Deals out of 5,940 listings starting at $3,995
Used GMC Sierra 1500
128 Great Deals out of 6,854 listings starting at $3,975

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.