In the 05+ Escapes, the DRLs are controlled by the Smart Junction Box. You need to take it to the dealership and have them reprogram the SJB. Usually runs an hour of labor.
There are no resistors or fuses to pull to disable them, the SJB must be reprogrammed.
To disable the running lights either unplug the relay to the fuse box. Also there is a fuse for this in the fuse box remove this and that will disable the lights.
Press a button.
Remove the fuse.
Our daytime running lights just stopped working on our 2007 Toyota rav4 bulbs???
How do you disable the DRLs on a 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor?
slightly apply the E brake
Try a hammer.
To disable the daytime running lights on a 2008 Sequoia, turn the head light switch to the center position. It should show two headlights, one with an 'X' and a line between the two.
Hit 'em with a big hammer
press your ebrake one or two clicks and leave it on
Cheapest returnable answer is to remove the bulbs
Unplug daytime running light module. It is located on driver side just under the front of the truck.