if you have your parking brake off and it is still on, then you have a problem with your brakes somewhere, you need to check the fluid, lines, pads and all the other stuff
the #3 slot is for the parking lights #11 is for the warning lights #21 is for hazzard lights and #26 is the back up lights the #3 slot is for the parking lights #11 is for the warning lights #21 is for hazzard lights and #26 is the back up lights
That warning light means a light bulb is out. Check all of your brake lights (including the brake light on the rear dash!)
No, the license plate light is wired in with the rear tail lights, not the brake lights.
The good news is the brake lights still appear to work even when this warning is displayed. Does anyone know if the brake lights are at risk of not coming on when you hit the brakes?
Bad brake switch. Typically located at the top of the brake pedal.
change the fuse if not replace flasher
More than likely you are having Electrical issues with your 2001 Ford Ranger brake lights. Contact your local service dealer for further information.
Under the hood next too the windshield wiper motor. If you remove it, your brake warning light and abs warning light will remain on constantly. However, all your lights will function normally.
broken belt
It is important to pay attention to the warning lights on the dashboard. When the ABS and brake lights flask that means there is something wrong with the brake system.
The tail lights are on a separate wiring than the blinker/brake lights. Look for a blown fuse or a broken/loose wire.
Most of the light on the dashboard are Warning Lights; different warning lights that might flash up on the dashboard. Some of the more common warning lights are shown below. 1 = Oil pressure warning light 2 = Battery charge warning light 3 = Brake system warning light 4 = Engine warning light