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Why does my 2008 Ford F-150 dome light stay on?
So I’m taking my significant other to Lover’s Lookout tonight, for a romantic evening of stargazing. Thing is, the dome light in my F-150 won’t turn off, and I’m worried it’ll kind of kill the mood, you know what I mean? Why does my 2008 Ford F-150 dome light stay on?
Jason Tushinski · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
No malfunctioning dome light should get in the way of some romance! It’s likely your
Ford F-150
’s dome light stays on because your body control module (BCM), also known as a general electric module, is malfunctioning. Or, there may be a problem with your door that prevents it from properly closing.In Ford vehicles, the BCM (or GEM) is a computer component that monitors, regulates, and operates a slew of electronic components in your truck, such as the power windows, central locking, air conditioning, engine immobilizer, your dome light, and more. If the BCM malfunctions or is faulty, this can prevent the dome light (along with other vehicle functions) from working properly. According to RepairPal, the cost of replacing a BCM ranges from $560 to $600.
Another issue could be one of your truck’s doors. A misaligned door or a loose hinge can prevent a door from completely latching, meaning the circuit powering the dome light isn’t interrupted (i.e., turned off). So, even if your door looks closed, it might not be latched properly, thus causing that dome light to stay on.
Take your truck to your Ford dealership to get the issue properly diagnosed and fixed.
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