Originally posted by R_G:So, I guess it's the switch, isn't it?
Yep, you may just want to open it up and clean the connections first (I think the part is $130).
Edit. The instructions from my 1996 Fac CD is disconnect battery negative terminal, remove two screws on upper steering column shroud, remove shroud, depress Multi Function Switch locking tab, slide MFS up and off the steering column, depress locking tabs for MFS electrical connectors and remove the MFS.