Electrical Issue with a 88 5.0

[wickedbird]

I need some help, I got a 88 5.0 that I just picked up and I have a little issue. The windows, wipers, horn, radio doesn't work. My lights, door chime, and locks work. I checked the fuses and they are good. Could it be a bad ignition switch? All of those don't work unless you turn the switch on (except the horn) thats why I am thinking that. Anyone have any ideas?

 

[wickedstangs]

I need some help, I got a 88 5.0 that I just picked up and I have a little issue. The windows, wipers, horn, radio doesn't work. My lights, door chime, and locks work. I checked the fuses and they are good. Could it be a bad ignition switch? All of those don't work unless you turn the switch on (except the horn) thats why I am thinking that. Anyone have any ideas?

I don't think its an ignition swith Sounds like a Relay. I am looking for the problem right now..

 

[wickedbird]

Thanks Emilio

 

[wickedbird]

So I bought a ignition relay but could not find where it goes. I thought that I found it under the dash but it was not it. Also my electric fan isn't working. The one thing I hate is messing with electrical sh*t.

 

[Ford1288]

With the fan, get power directly to it. If it turns on then the fan is good but relay/controller/wiring is bad. If it doesn't turn on with direct power hooked to it then replace the fan.

 

[wickedbird]

With the fan, get power directly to it. If it turns on then the fan is good but relay/controller/wiring is bad. If it doesn't turn on with direct power hooked to it then replace the fan.

I got the fan to kick on with direct power. The fan is wired through the ingnition system so that's why I am thinking that it has something to do with the ignition system.

 

[wickedbird]

I changed the ignition switch and it fixed the problem. Thanks for all the help!

 

[AgencySeree]

As the automotive landscape evolves with electric vehicles and changing consumer preferences, can the Mustang maintain its status as the quintessential symbol of American muscle? What aspects of its heritage and performance will keep it relevant, or is it time to redefine what makes a muscle car in today's world?