Brakes lights does not work when the headlights are on.

2006 FORD F-150
104,000 MILES
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LDAVIDL05
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I have a 2006 f150 xl. My brake lights does not work when my headlights are on. You press the brakes when the lights are on and the tail lights goe out.
Jun 25, 2012 at 9:52 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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bad grounds. remove the rear sockets and clean the grounds.

Roy
Sep 25, 2019 at 3:00 PM
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LDAVIDL05
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Are you talking about the bulb sockets? Or another part?
Sep 25, 2019 at 3:00 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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yes, the sockets grounds.

Roy
Sep 25, 2019 at 3:00 PM
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