2009 model, daytime running lights standard?

[AustinAubinoe]

Hi,

My dad just bought a clean 2009 truck formally owned by Duke Energy in PA. In a base model with vinyl floor, but its loaded with the 4.0, auto, and 4x4. Only 62k! Only ever driven an F250 super duty, and this truck is a lot of fun (sure does suck gas though). Going to be used as a spare truck when I am working on one of the full size utility bodied F250's.

My question is: Is it standard for the headlights to turn on whenever the parking brake is disengaged? I still have to turn the switch to turn on the marker lights, and dash lights. If I turn the switch all the way on the headlights do get noticeably brighter.

I googled a bit and it seems like standard daytime running lights, but I always thought that was a canadian thing. If its factory I will leave it alone. The truck has an aftermarket strobe kit installed in the front headlamp housings, so its not that far fetched that they company would want the headlights always on.

Any insight?




Just ordered a rugged liner, bilstein shocks and a ready lift key kit today as well. (the 2008-2011 trucks supposedly sit much lower in the front). Also picking up a blemished UWS toolbox next week and ordering some covers from Seat Covers Unlimited (seats are a bit weak in this thing). Always fun outfitting a new truck!

-Austin

 

[Plum Ranger XLT]

My 2008 doesn't have the daytime running lights standard and I've only seen a couple of 2006 - 2011 model year Rangers with the daytime running lights. I wouldn't worry about it and just turn on your lights like normal when you need them.

 

[AustinAubinoe]

My 2008 doesn't have the daytime running lights standard and I've only seen a couple of 2006 - 2011 model year Rangers with the daytime running lights. I wouldn't worry about it and just turn on your lights like normal when you need them.

Thanks, must be factory then. I like being able to turn everything on or off (like in my 04 F250, or Jeep Cherokee) but its not the end of the world.

 

[Mazda]

I'm not sure about the 09 model but the DRL module is usually located on the front of the radiator support near the right head light. You could unplug it if it really bothers you.