Puddle, running board, tailgate lights stayed on 5 minutes

[22LightningPlat]

Yes, truck was just shut off at the time. Today found the Welcome Lighting was turned On after I saw this evening that they came on again. I would swear that I checked to see that the setting was turned off when I was investigating the lights staying on (Settings, Vehicle, Lighting). Oh, well, I will be keeping an eye on this occurring again. I might try setting the Welcome Lighting to On again, because I want to see the center audio buttons glowing again and time them out, if they do go out!

I’m having a similar issue with the lights remaining on after the most recent OTA 6.8. I’ve corrected the settings that were changed by the update and it still has gremlins. First issue I’ve had at all in the 21 months I’ve had my Lighting Plat.

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[Maquis]

OP says the keys were on a bench 8 feet away. That is probably in range for the approach lighting..

It has nothing to do with “in range”. The trigger is moving from not in range to in range. My key sits in or near the truck all the time in my garage.

 

[Adventureboy]

It has nothing to do with “in range”. The trigger is moving from not in range to in range. My key sits in or near the truck all the time in my garage.

Yeah, that makes sense. Pretty sure my light anomaly was only during the door module update a couple of days after the 6.8.0 update. Interesting that @22LightningPlat had settings change with 6.8.0. I have the Lariat ER but didn't notice any changes in the lighting sets (approach lightning remained off). As usual, 6.8.0 wiped out my radio presets.

 

[22LightningPlat]

Yeah, that makes sense. Pretty sure my light anomaly was only during the door module update a couple of days after the 6.8.0 update. Interesting that @22LightningPlat had settings change with 6.8.0. I have the Lariat ER but didn't notice any changes in the lighting sets (approach lightning remained off). As usual, 6.8.0 wiped out my radio presets.

I was just able to correct the issue by disconnecting the negative cable on the 12V battery for a couple of minutes. This forces a reboot and when reconnected, the issue was resolved.

 

[GoodSam]

light anomaly was only during the door module update a couple of days after the 6.8.0 update.

Did the door module update show as a software update? Last I show is 6.8. Intermittent problems are tough to figure out.
I do not think the headlamps came on, only the light bar blinked on a couple of times. Hmm, I need to check my security camera footage. Would make for a entertaining Youtube post.

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2021-2022 F-150 - Headlamps Turn On By Themselves When Vehicle Is Off -
DTC B1533.

Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a condition of intermittent headlamp operation while the vehicle is OFF and have diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1533 stored in the body control module (BCM).
This may be due to the internal logic within the headlamp switch. Switch and/or module replacement will not resolve this condition. Headlamp operation is not affected while the vehicle is ON. A new headlamp switch is currently under development to correct this condition. Let the customer know they can continue to drive the vehicle and schedule a follow-up appointment in December 2022, when parts are expected to become available. Follow up with the customer to confirm the appointment once OASIS is updated with the repair information.

 

[22LightningPlat]

Never noticed these lights staying on for any length of time before. Welcome lighting is turned Off. Keys laying 8 feet away on bench in front of truck. Also front light bar came on periodically during this time. Plus noticed center 12" display glowing. Truck is charging. Voltage sensor in 12V socket of dash is on reading 14.6V, hmm...that turned off after 10-15 minutes. Ford.com account shows 88% charge for 12V system.
After they all turned off, the center audio buttons are still glowing. Update 6.8 was a few days ago.
Any ideas if all this is normal?

This happened to me last week after an update. It wasn’t a setting, but simply a gremlin. Disconnected the negative 12v battery cable for a couple minutes then reconnected. This causes a forced reboot of the system. For me, it resolved the issue immediately without impacting any settings, etc.

 

[GoodSam]

Once again this happened last night on our 2022 XLT 312a after parking at a street curb. The side mirrors' bottom lights, running boards, bed, and tailgate lights must have stayed on for 15 minutes which I could not wait to check. Came out 2 hrs later and they had turned off. Did not see any glowing on center screen and welcome lights were off.

Today no signs of the repeat during the day trips and several stops. I think I have had 6.14 sw update for several weeks and nothing newer.

Tonight I noticed that parking lights front & back stayed on because I turned the light switch to parking before I exited and locked. Leaving the light switch alone, the lights immediately turned off after exiting and locking.

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