OEM Ranger bed lights not operational?

[James C]

The lights that I have purchased for my 2025 Ford Ranger STX is N1WZ-13A756-A & B (Left and Right sides). So I have called and visited 4 dealerships for help. 1 of the dealerships says they are plug and play, plug them in and they should work, 2. dealership say they have no idea. 3. dealership says they can figure it out for around $250.00. 4. dealership ask me to bring it in and they will not charge me, because I purchased the truck there. they attempted to use their computer on it, but they would not turn on. So I took it back to them and they had it all day on a Friday and when I returned to pick up the truck with still no luck with the activation of the lights. From my understanding the lights should come on when I open the door or press the unlock/lock on the key fob. So will it take (FORScan) to turn on my lights...

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[jdmarler]

Did you try pushing the bed light swich in the cab? Mine won't automatically come on. I have to push the button.

 

[James C]

Did you try pushing the bed light swich in the cab? Mine won't automatically come on. I have to push the button.

This truck is not equipped with the switch, these lights should be tied into all lights on the truck, so when you when you push the unlock or lock, they should turn on, also you can turn the light that is on the back of the cab (3rd break light) of the truck using the dimmer switch that is next to the head light controls, but nothing.... The Ford dealership (#4) has reached out to me and informed me that they have purchased a OBD Link EX (tool)and is looking into FORScan app. to see if this will fix the issue. Wishing that we had a YouTube video for this solution. Stay tune...

 

[Schullz]

The lights that I have purchased for my 2025 Ford Ranger STX is N1WZ-13A756-A & B (Left and Right sides). So I have called and visited 4 dealerships for help. 1 of the dealerships says they are plug and play, plug them in and they should work, 2. dealership say they have no idea. 3. dealership says they can figure it out for around $250.00. 4. dealership ask me to bring it in and they will not charge me, because I purchased the truck there. they attempted to use their computer on it, but they would not turn on. So I took it back to them and they had it all day on a Friday and when I returned to pick up the truck with still no luck with the activation of the lights. From my understanding the lights should come on when I open the door or press the unlock/lock on the key fob. So will it take (FORScan) to turn on my lights...

On your 2025 Ford Ranger STX, the wiring harnesses for the OEM bed lights (N1WZ-13A756-A & B) are physically present under the bed, but the Body Control Module (BCM) is programmed off from the factory.
it will take FORScan to turn on your lights.

 

[James C]

On your 2025 Ford Ranger STX, the wiring harnesses for the OEM bed lights (N1WZ-13A756-A & B) are physically present under the bed, but the Body Control Module (BCM) is programmed off from the factory.
it will take FORScan to turn on your lights.

Thanks, wondering why the Ford Dealerships don't know this....

 

[jdmarler]

This truck is not equipped with the switch, these lights should be tied into all lights on the truck, so when you when you push the unlock or lock, they should turn on, also you can turn the light that is on the back of the cab (3rd break light) of the truck using the dimmer switch that is next to the head light controls, but nothing.... The Ford dealership (#4) has reached out to me and informed me that they have purchased a OBD Link EX (tool)and is looking into FORScan app. to see if this will fix the issue. Wishing that we had a YouTube video for this solution. Stay tune...

That's right. I forgot they don't have that button on some of the trims. Which is crazy because my previous 21 ranger xlt had a button for it.

 

[Schullz]

Thanks, wondering why the Ford Dealerships don't know this....

You're welcome.

 

[clarke]

They are off for my 25 ranger raptor too. Good to know I can fix it with the Forscan tool.

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