the wiring on top of the steering column is real tight.when you move the tilt to a lower position it pull the left turn signal wire out of the connector on top of the column.just remove the three screws that hold on the cover around the column,then take a look at the blue striped wire as you move the tilt it will be coming disconnected as you move the tilt.just pull the wire out about 1/4 of an inch in order to give it a little more slack then reconnect it and apply a little sealant around the connector where that wire goes in.problem solved.
Steering wheels are generally locked from the ignition switch. It is supposed to lock only in the OFF position. If you steering locks in any other key position, you likely have a problem with the linkage rod or cable that connects the ignition lock cylinder to the steering column. You have to take apart the dash and possibly the steering column to fix this.
The horn wire going to the steering column is undoughtly shorting out. Have it looked at as the steering wheel has to come off etc.
To remove the steering column on a 1996 Ford Explorer XL, first, disconnect the negative battery cable to ensure safety. Next, remove the lower steering column cover by unscrewing the fasteners. Then, detach the wiring harness and any connectors, followed by removing the mounting bolts that secure the steering column to the dashboard. Finally, carefully slide the column out of the vehicle.
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Inside your steering column - the turn signal lever and hazard light button stick out of the steering column
its located under the steering column.
Mounted on the steering column.
It's on top of the steering column just behind the steering wheel
under steering wheel column
On a 2007 Ford Explorer : The rear wiper control is on the inner part of the turn signal lever , closer to the steering wheel column . It has ( 2 ) intermittent wiper settings and the OFF position
They had a problem with the steering column shaft slip joint, it was too sloppy. They have a replacement part to cure that problem available at the dealer.
There's a lever to the left of the steering column for adjustment.