No brake lights

2006 FORD ESCAPE

80,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL

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When brakes are applied the top center brake light works, lower two don't. All other rear lights and signals work. Same fuses for upper & lower brake lights, bulbs are good and checked sockets with meter - commons are connected and no voltage when brakes are on. What's the problem?

Dec 12, 2010 at 10:33 PM

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Hello, There is a #1, 3, and 6 fuses that needs to be checked. Here is a guide to help you confirm the failure.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Also here is the brake light wiring diagrams so you can see how the system works.

Check out the diagrams (Below)

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken

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Jan 13, 2018 at 9:23 PM