Standard Ignition Window Defroster Switch P/N:DFG44
Take charge of a fogged-over back window with the Standard Ignition switch DFG43, a rear window defogger (defroster) switch that lets the driver turn the rear glass defogger on and off. It is a direct-fit OE replacement for many vehicles, among them the 1999-2001 Ford Explorer, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, and 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac.
The switch is the driver's control for the rear defogger circuit, which warms the heating grid in the back glass to help clear fog and frost. If the defogger no longer comes on when the switch is pressed, or works only some of the time, a failed switch may be the cause. A fuse, wiring, or grid fault can cause the same symptoms, so check the circuit before replacing the switch.
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Interchange: S52025 · PA1386 · F87Z18C621AA
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
What does this rear window defogger switch control?
It is the rear window defogger switch, the control used to turn the rear glass defogger on and off on the listed Ford and Mercury applications.
Is this the right Explorer switch for a 1999-2001 Ford Explorer?
Yes. It is listed for the 1999-2001 Ford Explorer, as well as the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac and the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
What are signs a rear defogger switch may need replacing?
The defogger may not come on when the switch is pressed, or it may work only intermittently. A fuse, wiring, or grid fault can cause the same symptoms, so diagnose the circuit before replacing the switch.
Is the DFG43 a direct-fit replacement?
Yes. Standard Ignition describes this rear window defogger switch as a direct-fit OE replacement designed for easy installation on the listed applications.
What part numbers does the DFG43 interchange with?
The Standard Ignition DFG43 cross-references to S52025, PA1386 and F87Z18C621AA.
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