1999 Ford Escort Brake Lights Stay On

1999 FORD ESCORT
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TWWILSO
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i have a 1999 ford escort and just yesterday the brake lights stay on all of the time, even when the car is off and the key is out of the ignition. the third 'emergency' brake light never comes on. the only time the brake lights change state is when the turn signal is on and that particular light will blink. no change when you turn on headlights.

i've replaced the fuse, still not working. i did take out the BOO (brake on off) switch and the lights turned off then, but of course they would never turn on when pressing the brake after that. putting the switch back in the lights immediatly came back on and stayed on.

any ideas?

todd
Apr 25, 2006 at 2:53 AM
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LOSONE
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Replace the brake light switch. That should do the trick
Apr 25, 2006 at 4:31 AM

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Replace the brake light switch.

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The owner of a 1999 Ford Escort reports that the brake lights stay on continuously, even with the ignition off and the key removed. The center brake light never comes on, and replacing the fuse did not help. Removing the brake on/off switch turns the lights off, but they stay on again when it is reinstalled. The expert recommends replacing the brake light switch.

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