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If by any chance you are referring to the " BRAKE " light in your dash

That comes on to indicate ( 2 different things )

Either your emergency brake is on or the BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IS LOW in

the brake master cylinder located in the engine compartment

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Q: Why is my emergency brake coming on while I'm driving my 2001 ford excursion?
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