Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch for 1987-1997 Ford F-250 & More - Standard Ignition DS-268

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MPN: DS-268
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Standard Ignition Headlight Switch,Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch P/N:DS-268
Standard Ignition Headlight Switch,Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch P/N:DS-268
$71.99

Keep headlight and dash-light control right at your fingertips with the Standard Ignition switch DS-268. It is a direct-fit replacement for many vehicles, among them the 1987-1996 Ford F-150, 1987-1997 Ford F-250 and 1991-1994 Ford Explorer. This headlight switch is also listed as an instrument panel dimmer switch.

The headlight switch sends power to the headlamp circuit when you turn the lights on. Because this part is also cataloged as an instrument panel dimmer switch, it lets you adjust how bright the dash lighting is.

  • Controlled from componentry to finished product: Standard Ignition is a global manufacturer of original equipment ignition products. It keeps quality control in place through every stage of production.
  • Copper alloy conductors: Chosen for strong electrical conductivity with low resistive losses.
  • 100% tested: Each part is tested to verify both its mechanical and its electrical switching performance.
  • Robust design: Built with high-grade materials to meet the demands of today's service professional, backed by decades of research and development focused on what technicians need.

Signs this switch may need replacing include headlights that won't come on or that cut in and out, and dash lights that won't dim or stay dark. Diagnose the lighting circuit first. If a failed switch is the cause, DS-268 replaces it.

See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list of applications and engine-specific details.

Interchange: 2-HLS4
2HLS4 · S2004 · HLS4 · SW271 · SW2711 · HL6663 · E77B11654AA · E7TB11654AA · E7TB11654AB · E7TB11654AC · E7TZ11654A · E7TZ11654B · E7TZ11654C · E7TZ11654D · F4TZ11654A · 19021009 · HL6663SB · DS268T

This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:

S2004, HLS4, SW271, SW2711, HL6663, E77B11654AA, E7TB11654AA, E7TB11654AB, E7TB11654AC, E7TZ11654A, E7TZ11654B, E7TZ11654C, E7TZ11654D, F4TZ11654A, 19021009, 2-HLS4, HL6663SB, DS268T

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Standard Ignition DS-268 do?

It is a headlight switch that is also listed as an instrument panel dimmer switch. It controls the headlamp circuit and lets you adjust dash lighting on the listed applications.

Is this the right Explorer switch for a 1991-1994 Ford Explorer?

DS-268 is listed for the 1991-1994 Ford Explorer and for many other Ford, Mazda and Mercury models. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full application list.

What are signs of a failing headlight switch?

Headlights that won't come on or that flicker, and dash lights that won't dim, can be signs of a failing switch. Check fuses, bulbs and wiring first, because they can cause the same symptoms.

Is the DS-268 tested?

Yes. Standard Ignition states that its parts are 100% tested to verify both mechanical and electrical switching performance.

What part numbers does DS-268 interchange with?

It interchanges with numbers including HLS4, 2-HLS4, S2004, SW271, HL6663, E7TZ11654A and F4TZ11654A. See the Interchange line in the description for the full list.