Thank You, Ford Barners!

Anteek29

Anteek29

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Recently noticed my '55 Vic back-up lights were not working (never checked after buying the car) so today I started troubleshooting, starting with the bulbs - which were fine. I searched my '55 Shop Manual for any back-up light info. and found none, which I thought was strange?

At this point I decided to do a search on back-up lights on the Ford Barn...
BINGO! Wealth of info....and I learned that the back-up lights are wired/activated via the headlight switch. That was the missing clue - once I turned on the light switch and with the manual ****** in reverse, both back-up lights lit up!

You fellow Ford Barn guys are great for sharing valuable info. and tips...
THANKS!! :D
 
In about '57/'58/'59 (???) Ford changed the back-up light power source from the headlight switch to the Accessory terminal of the Ignition switch.
It's a helpful daytime safety feature, lets folks around you know you're backing up.
 
My Fords would not be in nearly as good shape as they are without easy access to Ford Barners. So much shared knowledge!
 
Wild guess here, you don't need backup lights when it is light outside. When it is dark you would turn on your lights, hence a need for backup lights......
 
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