Brake lights staying on June 27, 2021, 06:32:11 pm I can jiggle the brake pedal and they go off. Since this is a new rig I'm wondering if it will loosen up and stop doing this over time or should I should find a shop for warranty service?
Re: Brake lights staying on Reply #1 – June 27, 2021, 06:53:17 pm Non-functioning brake lights are a safety issue; I would not rely on anything "loosening up" (?) and suggest having the problem diagnosed and fixed a.s.a.p. 1 Likes
Re: Brake lights staying on Reply #2 – June 27, 2021, 07:20:01 pm "I can jiggle the brake pedal and they go off."I cannot speak for how it's done on these newer rigs, but back in the day the brake lights were controlled by a switch below the brake pedal lever. That probably tells you what era I grew up in but that's the way it once was.Try looking for a switch, it may be loose or broken. 1 Likes
Re: Brake lights staying on Reply #3 – June 28, 2021, 07:46:51 am Brake light switch .....out of adjustment or going bad....check wire leading to it looking for loose clip connection.....Ford warranty issue...Look at video on utube if you need to know what it looks like
Re: Brake lights staying on Reply #4 – June 28, 2021, 11:07:50 am Quote from: Franram - June 28, 2021, 07:46:51 amBrake light switch .....out of adjustment or going bad....check wire leading to it looking for loose clip connection.....Ford warranty issue...Look at video on utube if you need to know what it looks likeMy wife has been following me in the tow car since we are doing short hops up the Oregon coast. We haven't towed in weeks. She has observed the lights working fine this whole time. It was only when I parked at our current campsite that they stuck on. Jiggling the brake pedal and they go off tells me it's most likely a "sticky" switch. I'm going to investigate closer today. 2 Likes
Re: Brake lights staying on Reply #5 – June 30, 2021, 02:20:56 pm I found the switch. If this issue persists I'll give it a spray of electrical cleaner/lubricant or take it to a Ford dealer. 2 Likes
Re: Brake lights staying on Reply #6 – July 03, 2021, 07:32:11 pm Update.It hasn't occurred again. So that's good. 2 Likes