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If you mean the red " BRAKE " light in your dash is on , that means that the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder located in your engine compartment ( on a Ford Taurus ) is LOW ( or that the parking brake is on )
On a 1999 Ford Taurus : The oil pressure warning light is just to the right of the tachometer * just above the parking brake / emergency brake , brake fluid level warning light
check your break fluid, may be low.
A brake fluid leak in the brake system, LOW BRAKE FLUID.
It means you should check the level of brake fluid, and /or leaks in the system.
Check brake fluid level Check to see that emergency brake is fully released
If the " BRAKE " warning light in your gauge panel is on , either your parking / emergency brake is on and if not , YOUR BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IS LOW in the brake master cylinder located in your engine compartment
This warning light means that you need to add brake fluid to your car. Improper fluid levels can cause brake malfunction resulting in an accident.
The most likely cause is low-brake fluid.
Brake fluid in reservoir below acceptable level.
It could be one of serveral things. - Low brake fluid. - Parking brake is on or slightly on. - If the brake pedal has been pushed all the way to the floor. Check the fluid and parking brake first then go to plan B.
The brake fluid level may need to be topped off. Otherwise if the light is still on after checking the fluid, the ABS system should be checked by a professional. Be sure to use the type of brake fluid recommended on the brake fluid cap.