Brake lights will not turn off

I have a 2003 Ford Taurus; it has been a great car; however, within the past 2 years the car will not go out of park. We have replaced the brake switch twice. When getting my car inspected this year, we found out that I my brake lights were not working. It seems the time when we cannot get the car out of park the brake lights will not work. The brake switch, which was replaced 30 days prior to getting my car, inspected. Since it was under warranty, they replace it again. However, it is still happening. Never have I worry about this, but not every time I get into my car, if it doesn't go into park, I worry I have no brake lights

My brake lights stay on both, when I'm driving and when the car is parked and off. I have tried to look at the fuse box, but it does not seem to be the problem. How can I find the problem and fix it? Thanks in advance for you help.

I will check that. Thanks-a-million!

Dashboard warning light for brakes stays on unless it is warmed completely and you have mashed the throttle hard, then it will go off for a while.
Seems to idle faster at startup, than it used to, poor mileage and a jerky ride at highway speeds. At its worst, very noticeable at constant 40mph. No codes. Disconnect battery, and slight improvement for a short time.

Brakes problem
2002 Ford Taurus V6 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 68000 miles

When stopping and then going I noticed my brake light on my instument panel comes on then goes off. I have heard a squelling sound when braking. Are my brake pads going or could there just be dust in the brakes? I have ABS brakes.

Thanks,

A single mom with not a whole lot of money to spend on things that are not needed.

Thanks again. I certainly do not want you to get any trouble for giving me advise on what to look for when buying a used vechile on this website. I realize I should not have asked as this was not the purpose of this website!

I appreciate your help anyways, I am sure when I do find a new car I'll have more questions to ask.

Thanks Again,

Kelly :>

All 3 rear brake lights are on and won't go off! Brakes seem to be functioning fine. Brake fluid okay, we released the emergency brake and pumped the brake pedal. Lights stay on even with engine off and key pulled out. What else can we try? Solutions needed. Owner is a college student that can't afford large repair bill. Thanks Glenda in Dallas

Yes, we checked the brake switch. A small metal strip inside had to be bent back in place and eveything worked fine> thank you

2001 ford taraus sedan. All at once the following happened. 1. Cruise control stop working, 2. When car ignition turned off, brake lights stay on, 3. Transaxle indicator light stays on and gearshift can be moved without stepping on brake.

I think all 3 problems are connected some how. I have replaced fuse for brake lights but no change. Does anyone have an idea?

Mike

Thanks all. 2000 Taurus Wagon, 195 000km. The brake warning light on the dash stays on most of the time. The brake fluid resevoir is full, and the low level sensor plugged in. The parking brake works, and the switch on the pedal appears in working order. When the light has gone off, I've applied the parking brake and noticed that the light did not come on.

This must be a pretty simple circuit. Does anybody have a wiring diagram? Does applying the parking brake just ground out the switch? I'm hoping this is another common Taurus problem. I need to get this fixed for a safety inspection.

Thanks!