brake lights not coming on but blinkers and high brake light works.

Asked by possumm Dec 14, 2013 at 02:23 PM about the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

replaced brake pedal switch and fuses put in new bulbs and still not working.

5 Answers

replacement brake light switch is cheap~ https://www.google.com/#q=2002+ford+explorer+brake+light+switch&tbm=sh op

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Only the top break light works we replaced the bulbs and fuses already and they still want work

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The wires that leave the signal/hazard assembly on the steering column are too short and pull out of the plug. Try tilting your steering wheel up and see what happens. I ended up replacing the plug, extending the wires. Now I have brake lights,turn signals and hazard lights in the back. Thanks Car Gurus.

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Total life saver, loose wiring in the steering column, tilt it all the way up and the lights work. As soon as I let go, nothing. Will work on extending the wiring this week.

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Diddo. Steering column wiring issue with mine as well. Greatly appreciated!!!

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