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Flasher Module

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I’ve been looking high & low for a plug-in headlight/taillight flasher module for this gen Explorer and it doesn’t appear anyone makes one.
I am aware that there’s companies that can install them but I’m specifically looking for something plug & play like a Speed Turtle.

Anyone know why there’s nothing on the market for our Explorers? If there is, I’m all ears.
 

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What is your goal? Most reasons I know a flasher module are for custom flashing patterns and to add compatibility with LED bulbs, both of which should be done without a flasher module, but via ForScan.

(I know you can disable hyper-flash / bulb error with ForScan, but I’m only assuming companies that outfit Interceptors use some form of ForScan if not a dedicated module)

If there was an actual flasher module, it’d would be integrated into the BCM / IP I’d imagine.
 

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What is your goal? Most reasons I know a flasher module are for custom flashing patterns and to add compatibility with LED bulbs, both of which should be done without a flasher module, but via ForScan.

(I know you can disable hyper-flash / bulb error with ForScan, but I’m only assuming companies that outfit Interceptors use some form of ForScan if not a dedicated module)

If there was an actual flasher module, it’d would be integrated into the BCM / IP I’d imagine.
My goal is a plug & play solution to flash the DRLs, taillights, marker lights, etc with the push of a button. I’m an EMT & we respond to emergencies with our personal vehicles.

There’s a few companies that offer these modules like Speed Turtle, Z-Flash, etc. and they support most current vehicles, except for Ford. They can plug into the ODBII or directly into the BCM.
Fords are offered only up to about 2019. I’m curious if anyone knows why this is.
I don’t think this is anything I can easily accomplish via Forscan. At least not with the push of a button.

I have it in my truck & I can turn them on via double push if my hazard switch. Single push is standard flashers.

I can’t post a video but here’s a link to what I’m trying to do.

 

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I had contacted Z-Flash about this and they related that the computer for the 2020-2024 Explorers do not work with their systems and so they have given up trying to make one for them
 

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I’ve been looking high & low for a plug-in headlight/taillight flasher module for this gen Explorer and it doesn’t appear anyone makes one.
I am aware that there’s companies that can install them but I’m specifically looking for something plug & play like a Speed Turtle.

Anyone know why there’s nothing on the market for our Explorers? If there is, I’m all ears.

contact this website: https://zz-2.com/products/zw-bcm-frd-z-wagz

They have developed a high beam flasher for 2020 + explorers
 

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Never. Ever. Use. SpeedTurtle. Or anything similar because you WILL fry your BCM. Do it right and use a Whelen or Soundoff Flasher. We have them on our fleet Explorers at work, including non-interceptor ones. The ones we got are all plug and play with a trigger wire; no cutting or splicing required.

If you really need a flasher for a reason for work, message me.
 

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Thanks. I ended up getting a Z-Flash from Ultra Bright Lightz. Looks the same as the unit you linked.
I just ordered one of these from UBL yesterday. Assuming you got the one that plugs into your BCM, did you have any issues tucking the wires/harness in and getting the panel back on? Thats one thing that I noticed might be difficult. Thanks!
 



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