FIXED: Headlights turning on when switched off

[Meals20]

Experiencing the same issues as y'all. 22 base W/ Sasquatch. Picked up last week 5/24. Getting the "hey, you left you lights on" from folks. They randomly turn on in my driveway. Example - got some thing out of my truck this morning, went to the passenger side to do it, closed the door lights shut off, came back out 10 min later and parking lights are on and the light chime dinging when I opened the door. Thought I was going nutty.

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[Ford Motor Company]

Experiencing the same issues as y'all. 22 base W/ Sasquatch. Picked up last week 5/24. Getting the "hey, you left you lights on" from folks. They randomly turn on in my driveway. Example - got some thing out of my truck this morning, went to the passenger side to do it, closed the door lights shut off, came back out 10 min later and parking lights are on and the light chime dinging when I opened the door. Thought I was going nutty.

Hello! Send us a private message with your VIN and the name and location of your local Ford dealer. I’d be happy to see what I can do to assist with this headlights concern. Thanks!

 

[espeefreeboardr]

Been in and out of the service department multiple times for this now. Had the headlight switch and security module replaced and its still happening.

 

[Bronco4meplz]

I picked up my base last Thursday and it’s done it almost daily. Seems to occur after I get back into to it after it’s been parked for a while (30min-few hours). Also seems to occur in low light conditions such as over overcast, dusk or night. I’ll take it back to the dealer next week to get the process started.

 

[UtahBrandon]

10pm tonight and my ‘21 Badlands/Lux headlights just randomly turned on.

 

[UtahBrandon]

So the dealership told me that I was getting low battery voltage (deep sleep) alerts and headlights automatically turning on because of the wiring I installed behind the glovebox. I said "you installed that". So they disconnected the Ford Perimeter Plus Security System because they said it was causing a lot of network errors. They asked me to take it home and see if I continue to get alerts and/or automatic headlights.

Anyone else running their Security System?

 

[Griffstar07]

I do not have the security system. I do have phantom lights, unless I manually switch to “off” before shutdown.

 

[Meals20]

I do not have the security system. I do have phantom lights, unless I manually switch to “off” before shutdown.

Just picked mine up from the dealer. Said it might be the aftermarket trailer wiring - told them it was happening before I installed it. Then said it may have to do with having my phone hooked in through the Ford Pass app, which I am more inclined to believe there is a bug in that system.

Also while there had door window rattle fixed. Apparently there is a service bulletin out on it and they fixed per the bulletin instructions. If windows are part way down and you hit a bump they smash something and make an awful racket. Nailed some manholes and shitty roadwork on the way home and no more racket.

 

[emkayw]

So the dealership told me that I was getting low battery voltage (deep sleep) alerts and headlights automatically turning on because of the wiring I installed behind the glovebox. I said "you installed that". So they disconnected the Ford Perimeter Plus Security System because they said it was causing a lot of network errors. They asked me to take it home and see if I continue to get alerts and/or automatic headlights.

Anyone else running their Security System?

I bought it with ford points but have not had it installed yet. The last two days, everytime I get back in the truck, the chimes are going off and the switch is blank. I spoke to the dealership who wants to keep it for at least half a day to troubleshoot. For now, I'll just live with it but am seriously considering returning the security harness after reading this.

 

[Griffstar07]

My guess, based on comments here and the way people become aware of the problem, is this is very common. Most people don’t realize their vehicle is even doing it as it happens an hour or so after they shut it off. I wouldn’t have known, if it didn’t happen three weeks in a row, just as I came out of church. That’s when I started turning the switch to off before shutting down. I will try unlinking the Ford Pass App to see if that changes the situation. I think it’s a software issue and perhaps it’s linked to the app. Hmmm.

 

[Meals20]

Unlinking Ford Pass app didn't solve the issue. Here we go!

 

[gwiacek]

Called my dealer today about bringing my bronco in for the window rattle, they said Ford will have a fix for the headlamp switch, but not until October.

 

[MelissaJ19]

Called my dealer today about bringing my bronco in for the window rattle, they said Ford will have a fix for the headlamp switch, but not until October.

This is concerning as someone who's bronco is on dirt mountain because of this issue

 

[Meals20]

This is concerning as someone who's bronco is on dirt mountain because of this issue

Ford told you why your Bronco was sitting on Dirt Mountain? Why would they release some into the wild and keep others with the same issue.

 

[MelissaJ19]

Ford told you why your Bronco was sitting on Dirt Mountain? Why would they release some into the wild and keep others with the same issue.

Ford hasn't told me anything useful. I have a friend that works at MAP and they were able to look up my vin for me.

Edit to add: I've been in production for 7 weeks now. Blend date was 4/12.

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