1997 Ford Explorer brakes lights wont work bulbs are new fu

1997 FORD EXPLORER
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MIKISM
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Brakes problem
1997 Ford Explorer V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic 16oooo miles

i must press hard on brake paddle to put in drive and i have to keep playing with brake . to put the car in drive.the steering clown locks up when i try to put in drive.i think the switch on the brake paddle is bad. what do you think? '
Sep 17, 2009 at 2:47 AM
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JDL
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welcome to the site. I think your headed in the right direction. The light green wire with red tracer carries voltage to the brake switch. When the switch is activated the light green wire goes hot.
Sep 17, 2009 at 3:18 AM
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