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1997 Ford Explorer
Lights Problems
1997 Ford Explorer Lights Problems
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- All Interior & Exterior Lights Started Flickering
- Daytime Run Lights Stay On When Engine Is Off
- NHTSA: Exterior Lighting: Headlights
- NHTSA: Exterior Lighting: Turn Signal: Switch
- NHTSA: Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights
- NHTSA: Exterior Lighting
- NHTSA: Exterior Lighting: Turn Signal
- NHTSA: Exterior Lighting: Back Up Lights
- NHTSA: Exterior Lighting: Back Up Lights: Switch
- NHTSA: Exterior Lighting: Fog Lights
- NHTSA: Exterior Lighting: Headlights: Switch
- NHTSA: Exterior Lighting: Tail Lights
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