[Curtis.ray.2]

For reference, i have a 2003 Escape,V6, 4WD. It started with the left rear, but now neither rear turn signal works. I have all other lights- brake, parking, back-up, etc. The signals flash fast, and the fronts are working. I replaced bulbs and checked sockets and all wiring I could see. I used a test light and found no power to those sockets. I would have thought fuse, but the front signal bulbs are working. What am I missing, guys?

 

[ProjectSHO89]

Is this one of those SUVs that have separate bulbs for the turn signals and stop/park lamps?

 

[Curtis.ray.2]

Yes, 1 bulb for parking & brake, and 1 bulb for turn signal.

 

[dwightbresemann]

Try the hazards, do the rear bulbs work? I posted some wiring diagrams. Disconnect the rear lamp wiring connector from the harness. Connect power and ground to the lamp housing connector, bulbs work?

 

[tomw]

Per the first diagram, the power source common to both comes from the CJB, central junction box. I would be looking for the power/ground on C1413 and C1416, and if either/both are missing(bet no power) I would be at the source on the CJB. It is possible the conductor has suffered corrosion, physical damage, etc between the junction box and the last connector before the socket.
tom

 

[Mountain Escape]

For reference, i have a 2003 Escape,V6, 4WD. It started with the left rear, but now neither rear turn signal works. I have all other lights- brake, parking, back-up, etc. The signals flash fast, and the fronts are working. I replaced bulbs and checked sockets and all wiring I could see. I used a test light and found no power to those sockets. I would have thought fuse, but the front signal bulbs are working. What am I missing, guys?

Welcome to the city, Ray
Everybody else is on it, usually when it flashes fast, there is a bulb out.

This cascade failure is also typical of rodent lunch
You need to find on the body, the spot that the rear TS light wires separate, and investigate.

I think it all runs together down one side of the body, and they run a jumper harness over to the other side of the body. Not too familiar with your year... and which side skin you'll have to peel. In my 2020 is the right side

actually, the 2009 was also… I will stick with the right side skin disassembly, you will need a panel popper

 

[ProjectSHO89]

I'd start by pulling the access panel in the right rear of the cargo area. I had a mouse make a nest back there and make a buffet of the wiring.

 

[Curtis.ray.2]

I appreciate all your help, gentlemen. Apparently, it was bulb fault. I got aggravated and just replaced every bulb in the rear, and everything is working properly for the past couple days. It's strange that replacing the bulbs that were not working did no good, but replacing all of them fixed the problem. Electrical circuits are tricky sometimes. Again, I thank you all for the suggestions. Be blessed!

 

[dwightbresemann]

Thanks for the update, take care.