everytime I break the tail lights go out

2000 FORD ESCORT
100,000 MILES
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1987CHELLIE
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the tail lights on my escort van go out everytime i press the break pedal. i've changed the bulbs in the tail light but this hasnt worked.
Nov 21, 2011 at 7:14 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Do the brake lights come on?
I have attached the wiring schematic for the 2000 Ford Escort. My resource doesn't list a van, so I hope they're the same.
Has anyone made any changes to the vehicle's wiring?
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Nov 22, 2011 at 6:26 AM
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FIXITMR
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all tail lights including brake lights?
Nov 22, 2011 at 9:40 PM
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lol. again
Nov 22, 2011 at 10:29 PM
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