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I would check and make sure that you have the right light bulbs installed. For your brake lights, it may take a double filliment bulb. If you put a single filiment bulb in, the lights will remain on all the time. If your bulbs are correct, i would double check the stop switch which is right above the brake pedal. My 1994 requires 1157 bulbs for brake lights, and 1156 for everything else. (Reverse, Signal) Worst case scenario is that your master cylinder or brake booster is not holding adequate pressure, and is allowing your brake pedal to sag lower then it should, thus making the car think you are pressing the brake. Hope this helps!
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Why would the brake lights of your 98 Ford Escort stay on even after you turn off the car?
Could be the brake light switch above the brake pedal.
What causes brake warning lights to stay on in Ford Escort?
There is a piece behind the brake pedal that brakes, it is round and blue, but I do not know what the piece is called.
What would cause the brake lights on a 98 Ford Escort to stay on all night and kills the battery?
Either the brake light switch or on brake pedal there is a button that pushes the switch and it fell out.
Brake lights stay on in ford escort zx2?
There is a rubber piece on the arm comming to the break pedal it probably dry rotted and needs to be replaced
Why do your Ford Fiesta brake lights stay on?
Adjust the brake switch which is above the brake pedal.
Why does the brake lights stay on after you turn the headlights on and off on your ford?
I dont know because i dont have a FORD Check your brake light switch on the back of your brake pedal for adjustment.
Why do your brake lights stay on sometimes on your 2001 ford explorer?
check brake light switch on brake pedal maybe getting bad
How do you fix the brake lights on a 2000 Ford Contour that stay on while the car is off?
check the brake pedal, there is a switch on the back of the pedal that depressed when the brake is depressed that turns the lights on, when this is loose it keeps the lights on.
Why does your brake light stay on in your 1997 ford escort even though the brake is off?
Pull UP on the brake lever with your toe. Sounds like the return is getting a little lazy.
Does the caliper have to be removed when replacing front disc pads on a 1993 Ford Escort?
yes it has to be remover but the brake line can stay attached
What causes brake lights all three on a 1999 Ford Escort to stay on?
The brake switch at the pedal is stuck and should be replaced. Also check to see if hard rubber round pad on the brake petal is missing which makes contact on brake switch. The back of the pad has a pull through tab that secures it through the hole in the arm. This tab brakes off and the pads falls off and keeps the switch open and lights will stay on. It happened on my wife's car.
Why do Ford Laser 1997 brake lights stay on?
it's somthing under the brake pedal, it's sticking and just needs to be loosened. you'll also find when you press the pedal in, the brake lights will go off.
