Signal & hazard lights don't work...

[ja1]

Glad to be part of this community! I am hoping someone has a suggestion for the problem I am having with my 1996 Taurus. All of a sudden the turn signals and hazard lights gave up on me, other than that, headlights, tail lights and reverse lights are all functioning... appreciate the help.

[PatriotMDG]

Same problem. the left signal flashed really fast then they all quit working along withthe hazards. New flashers and rear turn signal bulb replaced in 20 degrees. I guess I try the front or replace the relay in the engine if I can........

[rmnkys]

SAME PROBLEM!!! Any suggestions? I checked the fuses under the dash, and checked the relay under the hood. All seems to be working but still no flashers or blinkers!!! Am I missing another relay somewhere? does anyone have a picture of the relay box under the hood to point me to the correct relay if I might be looking at the wrong one?

[CrackALaid]

Same Deal... '97 Ford Taurus. Blinkers worked fine till I hit my hazards one day and they all stopped working, dont know what the deal is!

[David Powell]

I would look at a bad MFS, thats a Multi Function Switch. It controls the high beams, your wipers run through it, the hazard lights too. I put one in a Mustang, not hard to do.

[98FFV]

I noticed one time when I hit the hazard switch that only the left one was blinking (really fast) so I jiggled the switch and both came on at normal speed. My suggestion is to jiggle the switch a little, push up/down a little.

[David Powell]

Thats a good indication the switch is going bad.

[bikechuck]

97 ( i think) ford taurus. Turn signals and emerg. flashers quit. Essentially everything that flashes. Could not find a blown fuse and couldn't even locate the flasher module that used to be in all cars. I am thinking the Multi Function Switch fuses are the ones to be checked and the switch itself . Is there a flasher module hidden somewhere? Thanks

[irish30]

Multi Function Switch. Replace it! Trust me.

[bikechuck]

multi function switch, not a normal stock item, expect to order it. cost between $75 and $110. I didn't even try the dealer but expected them to be $150. Only tools needed for the job are phillips and star/posidriver.
The MFS almost looks repairable depending on the problem and availability of funds for the replacement

[wraunch]

Need some help fellas. I have replaced the fuses and the MFS still no signals. The parking lights work fine but no damn signal flashers or hazards. I am losing my mind! What else should I check??

[OilPanMan]

Where is this switch located? Is it in the steering column? Thanks.

[bikechuck]

multi function switch MFS is in the steering column. Its the turn signal, dimmers,flashers and other stuff. Thats why it costs so much . Typically $120, usually a special order item. All you need to change it is a screw driver and a torx/posidrive bit. Takes about 10 minutes.

[nikaw]

Same problem with my Taurus it was the Multi function switch you can get it from a junk yard for a lot less the part was $100 new got it for $37. Very easy to change, fixed my problem with the hazard light

[OilPanMan]

I just replaced the flasher relay and that didn't work so I'll try the multi-function switch next.