04 ford explorer xls brake lights wont work

Asked by vegabroncosfan May 22, 2019 at 04:48 PM about the 2004 Ford Explorer XLS V6

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

i have replaced the brake light bulbs, brake light switch,  and the fuse for it.

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taver91 answered 5 years ago

You've covered the basics and still have the problem. Check one more thing. Inside the driver's side rear back by the hatch, you should find the wiring harness that goes to the brake lights. do two things. First make sure that the connector has nor come loose. if it is OK, then pull it apart and check for voltage on the vehicle side of the connector when the brakes are depressed. If you have voltage there, then the problem is between there and the bulb sockets. If you don't show any voltage, the problem lies somewhere between the connector and the brake light fuse up front. Good luck.

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