turn signal flasher?

2003 FORD ESCAPE
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W SOSA
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where is the flasher located?
Sep 22, 2008 at 2:05 PM
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RASMATAZ
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The electronic flasher module is located behind lower left end of dash, where DRL module is also located at. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.
Sep 22, 2008 at 2:14 PM
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PAUL ALLEY
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Turn signals do notwork but flashers do. I use to push in flasher and it would work. Now all of a sudden this will not work no more need. New flasher? I hope this is all it needs.
Nov 26, 2020 at 8:14 AM (Merged)
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.com.

It could be the flasher has failed. However, the idea that you had to push it in place may indicate there is an issue with the electrical connectors where it mounts. Remove the flasher. Take a flashlight and check to make sure none of the connectors in the plug are pushed back inside eliminating the connection to the flasher.

If that is good, check fuse 6 in the fuse box located in the vehicle passenger compartment. I attached a picture of the box and legend. If you noticed, the reverse lights also use this fuse, so you can check if they are working. If they are, the fuse is not the problem.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-car-fuse-works

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Next, if everything looks good, then chances are the flasher has failed and needs replaced. Using a test light, you can confirm power to the flasher. Here is link that shows how to use one:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

Let me know if you have other questions or need anything. I hope something here helps.

Take care,
Joe

Nov 26, 2020 at 8:14 AM (Merged)
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PAUL ALLEY
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Where is the turn signal flasher or flashers located? Looked all around found where the hazards are flashing from under dash but it is not a flasher. Thanks
Nov 26, 2020 at 8:14 AM (Merged)
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon.

The flashers are not like the old type. They are relays.

I attached a picture of the location for you. They are under the left side of the dash.

They are marked A17 in the diagram.

Roy

Nov 26, 2020 at 8:14 AM (Merged)
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PAUL ALLEY
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Okay thanks, I will check it out again. I saw two next to each other one yellow one blue in same plastic holder. Do I cut the wires or am I replacing the part I pull it from?
Nov 26, 2020 at 8:14 AM (Merged)
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MACKO
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Do you have a part number for the flashers? Are the flashers separate from the hazard flashers?
Jan 20, 2026 at 11:59 AM
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STRAILER
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Yep, the flashers for both are in one unit. Flasher part# YL8Z-13350-AA (ford)
Jan 21, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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MACKO
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I have a replacement flasher on the way. How do I get to it? I don't fir under the dash unless I maybe take out the driver's seat
Jan 29, 2026 at 6:02 AM
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STRAILER
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it looks like it is on the driver side dash up underneath. Here is the location, match the new one up to the old unit to be sure. Check out the images (below). Let us know what you find.
Jan 29, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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MACKO
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How do you access the flasher?
Feb 2, 2026 at 10:43 AM
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STRAILER
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You need to remove the lower dash panel on the drivers side.
Feb 2, 2026 at 12:38 PM
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MACKO
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So how do I remove the lower dash panel?
Feb 2, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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STRAILER
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Sure, here are images to help you remove the lower dash panel. Check out the images (below). Please upload an image or a short video in your response, so I can see what's going on.
Feb 3, 2026 at 3:45 PM