I need some help please. I just purchased this 1990 F250 and was working on the trailer plug and I shorted a wire out. I have brake and turn signals however I have no tail lights on the truck, the front marker light and dash lights work and I have checked the fuse and it is fine when I remove the dash light and front marker light go out. So any ideas on how to resolve this issue would be greatly apprecitated not sure if its a ground or possible bad wire on the back of the truck.
Thanks
Tim

 

Come on guys I know that someone on this sight has had the same issues and can give me a idea where to start to solve this problum and help keep my frustration level at a safe level
Tim

 

Just stating the obvious, but did you check the bulbs? If they are good and the fuse is still intact sounds like you have a wire that grounded somewhere along the frame.

 

X 2. check the bulb first. The tail light burns off of a separate element then the stop and turn signal

 

Problum is fixed. I started with a light tester and found where I had power and worked forward from there. It is so sad what people do when hooking up trailer plugs a few extra mins would save lots of trouble later down the road. Thanks for all the info guys and have a wonderful weekend.
Tim