How do I get at the reversing light switch?

chris d, January 2007

I have just changed my reversing light switch , yes they do come on , but now won't go out ? Any ideas

kevin, October 2014

I was advised to spray well with WD40 and tap the switch which is like a spark plug with a hammer GENTLY. I left it overnight and the next day, my rev lights worked and so did the rev sensors.
Cost ZERO

KENMAP, August 2012

I have to throw a spanner in, unfortunately. My Mondy 02 has a slightly different shank length from thread to nut. Being shorter, the regular part won't seat properly. A Focus MK1 type looks right from a picture I've seen, but I can't take the part out to check with Fords. My local garage is stumped, as is TCH; Help?

Wyshwood, November 2010

Excellent advice guys thankyou very much. Really easy to take out and fit as the airbox isnt bolted down, its held in place by gromits so all you have to do is pull to the side. I found using a 22mm socket was perfect with a long extension.Hey presto 30 seconds it took

Steve Bournemouth, October 2010

I changed the switch on my Mondeo 2.0 TDCi today '54 plate, I took some photo's and posted it on youtube as I could not find a guide online. So here it is should anyone want to know where it is and what it looks like.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7KNcLaVYSY

Hope it's of use to someone.

Stuart, September 2010

I have just changed the reversing switch on my 2004 Mondeo Est and it was much easier than I thought. You will find the switch on top of the gearbox which can be seen from under the bonnett to the right. It is under the air filter hose and behind the battery.
If you have small hands you will be able to get them through the gaps to reach the switch, otherwise you may have to remove the air filter hose. Unclip the wires from the top of the switch then use an ajustable spanner as I did, and remove the switch. You can try cleaning but the chances are that you will have to replace it. (The part number from Ford is 1441361 and cost £8.25 + vat).
Put the car in nutral and insert the new switch, don't over tighten. Reconnect the wires to the top of the switch. Turn on and select reverse, the reversing lights should come on.
It's as easy as that and should take you no longer than 15mins even if you haven't done it before.

Gerry, November 2009

Hi. The reversing light switch on ur mondeo are on ur gearbox if u put the car up on ramps co under the car to the back of the engine on the passenger side there is a 17mm or 19mm nut with 2 wires in it thats ur reversing switch just disconnect the cable from the switch and undo the nut it will come out as 1 unit llike a bolt thats ur switch. to replace do the same in reverse (hehe). DONT ATTEMP TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH THE SWITCH OUT IT WILL LOSE GEARBOX FLUID. (NOT GOOD) have a friend to take u to the shop for a new 1. hope this helps

adie, January 2007