I have no idea what is going on with my overhead console, but maybe one of you know. 2001 F-150 4x4 supercab xlt

I have not yet gotten the chance to disassemble the console, but something happened a couple days ago that makes me think a bad connection up there is not the problem.

I was driving when I suddenly noticed both windows and interior lights stopped working. I figured it was probably a blown fuse since it all went down at once. So I kept on driving. Minutes later, after two years of not working, my overhead console light comes on! What the heck?! It stayed on for probably five minutes until I stopped my truck to go into a store. Sure enough, when I started up the truck again it no longer worked again.

I have recently replaced the fuse for my "interior lamp relay". It fixed the windows and the lamps. I "think" it was fuse location 14. I can find out for sure if that is important. Console still doesnt work. It's five minutes resurrection was a sight for sore eyes though.

I cant think of anything I could have done to make this happen. Why did it work all of a sudden when another fuse went out? I have tried pressing the select button multiple times to be sure that it wasnt just turned off or something. I doubt it makes a difference, but I have an electric sun roof as well. Im lost here.

 

You already found the thread in the technical articles forum on how to fix it.

The blown fuse, hard to say, but the power moon roof is on the same circuit.

If the resistor finally let loose on the other side, and on its way to falling out, made contact again, then fell into the back of the power moon roof switch, taking out the accessory delay fuse ?

Be careful removing the overhead console, the resistor is most likely floating free in there. It could still be usable.

 

Update:
I went to the Ford dealership here after the interior relay fuse blew out again. Two days after I first replaced it. I tried to replace it twice yesterday, only to have it blow out as soon as i inserted it. Short circuit somewhere.

Ford mechanic said it was some problem with my stereo wires touching, etc. So he uninstalled my stereo and put another fuse in. Mechanic didnt resolve the console issue.

Got my truck back today. Windows and interior lights were working fine. Parked it at home. Started it back up to go reinstall my stereo..and guess what. No windows or interior lights again! I didnt even bother looking at the fuse. I am sure its blown. Planning on taking it back to the dealership tomorrow. Now the console isn't my major concern anymore..

I dont know much past maintenance and basic repair. Could repairing the circuit that the interior light relay and console resolve both?

 

Not sure what you are asking here.
Which fuse are you replacing ?

Is the head unit an aftermarket HU ?

Are there any other modifications ?