Turn Signals - Intermittent Flashing: Overview

Article No.
01-21-3

10/29/01

ELECTRICAL - LAMP - INTERMITTENT RAPID
FLASHING OF THE TURN SIGNALS

FORD:
1998-2002 CROWN VICTORIA

MERCURY:
1998-2002 GRAND MARQUIS

ISSUE

Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent rapid flashing of the turn signals. This may be caused by bulb outage, circuit ground or circuit integrity.

ACTION

Ensure the turn signal fast flash is not due to bulb outage then verify good continuity at all ground screws. If condition is not resolved, rewire the turn signal circuit. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 01-10-12

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

012103A Rewire Turn Signal Circuit 0.9 Hr.
Following Service
Procedure

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
14401 42

OASIS CODES: 201000, 201200, 203000, 203200