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Old 03-03-2024, 12:03 PM   #1
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Default Reverse light switch location

Restoring a 53 Victoria. Long story short, can someone tell me where the reverse light activation swatch is mounted? Additionally, a picture would be great. Thanks in advance.
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Old 03-03-2024, 12:06 PM   #2
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Probably on the transmission or linkage is my guess. I don't own a 53.
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Old 03-03-2024, 12:37 PM   #3
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Thanks for the reply ��. We had the transmission rebuilt over a year ago but we failed to document the removal of this switch. Hoping someone has knowledge of where it’s mounted.
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Old 03-03-2024, 01:17 PM   #4
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Default Re: Reverse light switch location

On my '51, it is on the linkage midway down the steering column in the engine compartment. I was able to buy a reproduction switch and bracket a couple of years ago, I believe it was from "Shoebox Central". My car doesn't have backup lights, and I don't expect to add them because they are obvious and kinda ugly. I added it to activate a backup camera, which I find much more useful than backup lights. Given the mechanical similarities, I'll bet the same setup will work on a '53.

EDIT : I just checked and they list the bracket for '49-'51, but not '52-'53. I'll bet you could make one work though.
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Old 03-03-2024, 01:37 PM   #5
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Awesome! Thanks for the info. I’ll take a look at the location you mentioned. The car is at a warehouse and not here at my home so I can’t look at it now.
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Old 03-03-2024, 02:18 PM   #6
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Same bracket for 49-53, part number 51A-15517. Works of the shift lever/arms at base of steering column.
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Old 03-03-2024, 02:26 PM   #7
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Thanks!
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Old 03-04-2024, 08:58 AM   #8
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This might help. It is on a 53' Mercury, but should be the same for Ford.
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Old 03-04-2024, 11:45 AM   #9
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This might help. It is on a 53' Mercury, but should be the same for Ford.




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Old 03-04-2024, 03:00 PM   #10
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It depends on what transmission you have. It goes on the column and is actuated by the first/revers arm on the standard or it will be the neutral safety switch as shown above for the fordomatic.Tim
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Old 03-13-2024, 10:47 AM   #11
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Thanks for the images. These really help!
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