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Standard Ignition DS-852 Trunk Open Warning Switch - Front or Rear
| Brand | Standard Ignition DS-852 |
|---|---|
| Position | Front |
| Color | Black, Silver |
| Connector Gender | Female |
| Finish | Aluminum, Plastic |
| Mounting Type | Direct |
| Terminal Gender | Male |
| Fits | Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury · 80 vehicles |
Direct mount design. Installs without modification for a straightforward replacement.
Copper alloy conductors. Deliver strong conductivity with low resistive losses.
100% tested. Verified for mechanical and electrical switching performance.
Cross-references Cloyes S1066, Continental 49204 and 1S1340 for the same application. See all 11.
Trunk Open Warning Switch for Ford and Lincoln
The Standard Ignition DS-852 trunk open warning switch is built for direct replacement in vehicles that use a tailgate, liftgate, or door-ajar warning circuit. It uses copper alloy conductors for strong electrical conductivity and low resistive loss, with a black and silver finish and a female connector with two male terminals.
Key Features
- Direct-mount trunk open warning switch for OE-style service replacement
- Copper alloy conductors for stable electrical signal transfer
- 100% tested for mechanical switching and electrical switching performance
- Black and silver construction with aluminum and plastic materials
- Female connector gender with 2 male terminals
- Standard Ignition DS-852 for Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications
Detailed Description
Standard Ignition DS-852 is a trunk open warning switch used in warning lamp and door-ajar circuits on select Ford F-150, Ranger, Expedition, Explorer, Taurus, Windstar, and Lincoln Navigator and Continental applications. It is also listed for tailgate and liftgate positions where the vehicle uses an open-warning input to trigger the dash indicator or interior warning system. This part cross-references Continental 49204 for the same application.
Built with durable aluminum and plastic materials, the DS-852 is engineered for consistent switching action and dependable electrical contact. The direct mounting design supports straightforward replacement where the original switch is mounted at the body, tailgate, or liftgate location.
Fitment
- Fits 2004 Ford F-150, tailgate
- Fits 1997 Ford F-150, tailgate
- Fits 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage, tailgate
- Fits 2003 Ford Explorer, to 12/1/02; tailgate
- Fits 2002-2003 Ford Explorer Sport
- Fits 2001-2003 Ford F-150, warning light; tailgate
- Fits 2001-2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty, warning light; tailgate
- Fits 2003 Ford Ranger, w/o power door locks; to 12/02; tailgate
- Fits 2000-2002 Ford Expedition, tailgate
- Fits 2000-2002 Ford Expedition
- Fits 1999-2002 Ford Ranger, w/o power door locks; tailgate
- Fits 1995-2002 Lincoln Continental, door ajar; front and rear
- Fits 2000-2002 Lincoln Navigator, tailgate
- Fits 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, tailgate
- Fits 2001 Ford F-250 Super Duty, warning light; tailgate
- Fits 2000-2001 Lincoln Navigator
- Fits 1999 Ford Expedition, from 2/27/99; tailgate
- Fits 1999 Ford Expedition, from 2/27/99
- Fits 1999 Lincoln Navigator, from 2/27/99; tailgate
- Fits 1999 Lincoln Navigator, from 2/27/99
- Fits 1998 Ford F-150, to 12/12/97; tailgate
- Fits 1998 Ford F-250, to 12/12/97; tailgate
- Fits 1995-1998 Ford Ranger, door ajar; tailgate
- Fits 1998 Ford Taurus, front
- Fits 1995-1996 Ford Taurus, front
- Fits 1998 Ford Taurus, rear
- Fits 1995-1996 Ford Taurus, rear
- Fits 1998 Ford Windstar, to 12/12/97; door ajar; tailgate
- Fits 1995-1998 Ford Windstar, liftgate
- Fits 1995-1998 Mercury Sable, front
- Fits 1995-1998 Mercury Sable, rear
- Fits 1997 Ford F-250, tailgate
- Fits 1997 Ford Taurus, front, door open warning lamp
- Fits 1997 Ford Taurus, rear, door open warning lamp
- Fits 1995-1997 Ford Windstar, front
- Fits 1995-1997 Ford Windstar, door ajar; tailgate
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the connector style, terminal count, and mounting location before installation. This DS-852 uses a female connector with two male terminals and direct mounting, so the original switch location and harness connection should match the replacement part. Confirm whether the vehicle uses a tailgate, liftgate, front, or rear warning switch position before ordering.
Quality Assurance
Standard Ignition builds this switch with service-grade materials and tests each unit for both mechanical operation and electrical switching performance. The design reflects long-term development focused on technician requirements and consistent circuit function.
| Year | Make | Model | # Doors | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Ford | F-150 | 4 Door | — | — | N/A | Tailgate |
| 2004 | Ford | F-150 Heritage | 4 Door | — | — | N/A | Tailgate |
| 2003 | Ford | Explorer | — | — | — | N/A | To 12/1/02; Tailgate |
| 2003 | Ford | Explorer Sport | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 2003 | Ford | F-150 | 4 Door | — | — | N/A | Warning Light; Tailgate |
| 2003 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | 4 Door | — | — | N/A | Warning Light; Tailgate |
| 2003 | Ford | Ranger | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Power Door Locks; To 12/02; Tailgate |
| 2002 | Ford | Expedition | — | — | — | N/A | Tailgate |
| 2002 | Ford | Expedition | — | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | — |
| 2002 | Ford | Expedition | — | 4.6L | V8 | N/A | — |
| 2002 | Ford | Explorer Sport | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 2002 | Ford | F-150 | 4 Door | — | — | N/A | Warning Light; Tailgate |
| 2002 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | 4 Door | — | — | N/A | Warning Light; Tailgate |
| 2002 | Ford | Ranger | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Power Door Locks; Tailgate |
| 2002 | Lincoln | Continental | — | — | — | N/A | Door Ajar; Front and Rear |
| 2002 | Lincoln | Navigator | — | — | — | N/A | Tailgate |
| 2001 | Ford | Expedition | — | — | — | N/A | Tailgate |
| 2001 | Ford | Expedition | — | 4.6L | V8 | N/A | — |
| 2001 | Ford | Expedition | — | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | — |
| 2001 | Ford | Explorer Sport | — | — | — | N/A | Tailgate |
| 2001 | Ford | F-150 | 4 Door | — | — | N/A | Warning Light; Tailgate |
| 2001 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | 4 Door | — | — | N/A | Warning Light; Tailgate |
| 2001 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | 4 Door | — | — | N/A | Warning Light; Tailgate |
| 2001 | Ford | Ranger | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Power Door Locks; Tailgate |
| 2001 | Lincoln | Continental | — | — | — | N/A | Door Ajar; Front and Rear |
| 2001 | Lincoln | Navigator | — | — | — | N/A | Tailgate |
| 2001 | Lincoln | Navigator | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 2000 | Ford | Expedition | — | — | — | N/A | Tailgate |
| 2000 | Ford | Expedition | — | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | — |
| 2000 | Ford | Expedition | — | 4.6L | V8 | N/A | — |
| 2000 | Ford | Ranger | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Power Door Locks; Tailgate |
| 2000 | Lincoln | Continental | — | — | — | N/A | Door Ajar; Front and Rear |
| 2000 | Lincoln | Navigator | — | — | — | N/A | Tailgate |
| 2000 | Lincoln | Navigator | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1999 | Ford | Expedition | — | — | — | N/A | From 2/27/99; Tailgate |
| 1999 | Ford | Expedition | — | 4.6L | V8 | N/A | From 2/27/99 |
| 1999 | Ford | Expedition | — | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | From 2/27/99 |
| 1999 | Ford | Ranger | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Power Door Locks; Tailgate |
| 1999 | Lincoln | Continental | — | — | — | N/A | Door Ajar; Front and Rear |
| 1999 | Lincoln | Navigator | — | — | — | N/A | From 2/27/99; Tailgate |
| 1999 | Lincoln | Navigator | — | — | — | N/A | From 2/27/99 |
| 1998 | Ford | F-150 | — | — | — | N/A | To 12/12/97; Tailgate |
| 1998 | Ford | F-250 | — | — | — | N/A | To 12/12/97; Tailgate |
| 1998 | Ford | Ranger | — | — | — | N/A | Door Ajar; Tailgate |
| 1998 | Ford | Taurus | — | — | — | Front | — |
| 1998 | Ford | Taurus | — | — | — | Rear | — |
| 1998 | Ford | Windstar | — | — | — | N/A | To 12/12/97; Door Ajar; Tailgate |
| 1998 | Ford | Windstar | — | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Liftgate |
| 1998 | Lincoln | Continental | — | — | — | N/A | Door Ajar; Front and Rear |
| 1998 | Mercury | Sable | — | — | — | Front | — |
| 1998 | Mercury | Sable | — | — | — | Rear | — |
| 1997 | Ford | F-150 | — | — | — | N/A | Tailgate |
| 1997 | Ford | F-250 | — | — | — | N/A | Tailgate |
| 1997 | Ford | Ranger | — | — | — | N/A | Door Ajar; Tailgate |
| 1997 | Ford | Taurus | — | — | — | Front | Door Open Warning Lamp |
| 1997 | Ford | Taurus | — | — | — | Rear | Door Open Warning Lamp |
| 1997 | Ford | Windstar | — | 3.8L | V6 | Front | — |
| 1997 | Ford | Windstar | — | — | — | N/A | Door Ajar; Tailgate |
| 1997 | Ford | Windstar | — | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Liftgate |
| 1997 | Lincoln | Continental | — | — | — | N/A | Door Ajar; Front and Rear |
| 1997 | Mercury | Sable | — | — | — | Front | — |
| 1997 | Mercury | Sable | — | — | — | Rear | — |
| 1996 | Ford | Ranger | — | — | — | N/A | Door Ajar; Tailgate |
| 1996 | Ford | Taurus | — | — | — | Front | — |
| 1996 | Ford | Taurus | — | — | — | Rear | — |
| 1996 | Ford | Windstar | — | 3.8L | V6 | Front | — |
| 1996 | Ford | Windstar | — | — | — | N/A | Door Ajar; Tailgate |
| 1996 | Ford | Windstar | — | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Liftgate |
| 1996 | Lincoln | Continental | — | — | — | N/A | Door Ajar; Front and Rear |
| 1996 | Mercury | Sable | — | — | — | Front | — |
| 1996 | Mercury | Sable | — | — | — | Rear | — |
| 1995 | Ford | Ranger | — | — | — | N/A | Door Ajar; Tailgate |
| 1995 | Ford | Taurus | — | — | — | Front | — |
| 1995 | Ford | Taurus | — | — | — | Rear | — |
| 1995 | Ford | Windstar | — | 3.8L | V6 | Front | — |
| 1995 | Ford | Windstar | — | — | — | N/A | Door Ajar; Tailgate |
| 1995 | Ford | Windstar | — | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Liftgate |
| 1995 | Lincoln | Continental | — | — | — | N/A | Door Ajar; Front and Rear |
| 1995 | Mercury | Sable | — | — | — | Front | — |
| 1995 | Mercury | Sable | — | — | — | Rear | — |
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