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Old 02-12-2015, 04:07 PM
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Question Turn Signals - Mechanically Locking?

I test drove a 2015 XLT in December and distinctly remember the turn signal **** mechanically locked into place when fully depressed either up or down. I asked the salesman during the test drive about why they went back to the old style and he said that there were a lot of complaints with the new style, which I personally liked.

However, the user manual clearly states that "The turn signal lever does not mechanically lock in the upward or downward position when activated. The turn signal control activation and cancellation is electronic" on pg. 87.

Is my memory shot or is the manual correct?
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Originally Posted by AbidingWinter
I test drove a 2015 XLT in December and distinctly remember the turn signal **** mechanically locked into place when fully depressed either up or down. I asked the salesman during the test drive about why they went back to the old style and he said that there were a lot of complaints with the new style, which I personally liked.

However, the user manual clearly states that "The turn signal lever does not mechanically lock in the upward or downward position when activated. The turn signal control activation and cancellation is electronic" on pg. 87.

Is my memory shot or is the manual correct?

Mine is mechanical, 2015 Lariat.. My 2012 was electronics and I hated it.
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Mine is mechanical as well. I can either fully click it or just tap it for a lane change and it shuts off on its own after a few flashes.
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Originally Posted by BoozeDaily
Mine is mechanical as well. I can either fully click it or just tap it for a lane change and it shuts off on its own after a few flashes.
Same
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This is irritating to know as I really like the electronic turn signal in my 2011
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Mechanical here as well.
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Yep, mechanical.
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Originally Posted by LCW
This is irritating to know as I really like the electronic turn signal in my 2011
Agreed. It was an adjustment to the electric but it feels more upsacle and am very used to it. To bad.
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Love the newer switches. No more pre-mature signal cancellations and fewer mechanical pieces to wear out.
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Originally Posted by kobayashi maru
Love the newer switches. No more pre-mature signal cancellations and fewer mechanical pieces to wear out.
Have you had an issue with the turn signal mechanics wearing out before? I've just never seen this on any vehicle.

Regardless, the 2015 is back to mechanical.
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