1997 Ford Explorer brakes

1997 FORD EXPLORER
142,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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TAMMYFREED
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Hello,
My brakes won't work but the third brake light does work. I replaced the fuse, bulbs, and the brake switch under the dash. I had new wire put in and it worked for a short time and it went out again. What is causing this problem?????

Tammy
Apr 3, 2009 at 12:05 PM
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BLACKOP555
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what wire?

sounds to me like you have a bad turn signal switch. common problem when third light works but the other oens dont.

it is because the brakes are routed through there for the turn signals.
Apr 5, 2009 at 2:30 AM
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