1996 Ford Contour Fuel Gauge/Brake Lights Not Working

1996 FORD CONTOUR
145,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JON2834864
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Fixed the heater blower/Temp gauge blown fuse ground problem, OD wire grounded out in center shift column.
Now the Problem is the fuel Gauge is not working rear brake lights are not working, rear hazards and the rear right left blinkers are not working.
The Rear running lights, center rear brake light and the back up lights are working.
Nov 17, 2010 at 5:29 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Check the wire connections between the interior (underdash) fuse panel and rear lights. Possibly the connector is not installed or plugged in securely.

High mount stop does not go through the fuse panel from the stop light switch so it is working.

Nov 17, 2010 at 10:21 AM
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JON2834864
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Thanks it was a loose connection. back to were I was before I used the to large fuse
Thanks again
Jon
Nov 17, 2010 at 9:43 PM
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