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probably because there is a bad Ground-clean the socket where the bulb goes & coat w/vasoline & if there is metal on the socket housig ,clean that.That is IF U have 12 volts going 2 the socket-the tag light work with the running lights.

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Q: Why might the license plate light not work on a 1996 Ford Contour if it is a new bulb?
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