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Brake light

Ford F-150 2002 XLT 42000 miles
The brake light stays on. Why would this be happening?

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David
DALC from United States 8 years ago  
DA
5 reports 
PatL from Canada 8 years ago
Break switch located above break pedal is stuck
Henk from United States 7 years ago
I checked that and seems ok
Gary from United States 3 years ago
My cargos lights stays on and tail li are on truck is iff?
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No turn or brake lights in the back

Ford F-150 2012 5.0l 4x4 170448 miles
I lost brake and turn signal lights in the back. I have running lights and the brake light on the back of the cab works. Fuses good. Can’t find any apparent breaks or rubs in the wiring. I’m stumped...
Mutt from United States 6 years ago  
MU
4 reports 
Patty from United States 4 years ago
Do you know what the problem is or was my truck is doing the same crap.
Patty from United States 4 years ago
Did anyone find out the problem
Chaz from United States 4 years ago
Anyone find anything on thus? Mine has done it now and I'm stumped
Nuggster from Canada 3 years ago
Same problem would like to know how to fix it
Thomas from United States 3 years ago
My truck has done the same thing anyone know how to fix the problem
AK47 MarkM from United States a year ago
Same issue i have on 98 f150 4.6 2wd you figure this problem is common and ford should rewire this and make it right for the owners the customer is always right and i know that there is a major issue with electrical shorts in the factory harnesses.
Billy Joe from United States a year ago
Has anyone figured this out already imbstuck
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Brake light left side tow.

Ford F-150 2007 5.4 100000 miles
Replaced fuse location 42. Still no signal.
Broken Arrow from United States 6 years ago  
BR
2 reports 
Broken Arrow from United States 6 years ago
This circuit is on a separate fuse. I was unable to get a correct fuse diagram(no manual) so I did what I should have done, took it to my mechanic. He is normally booked 2 weeks or more out. So he said to bring it in first thing in morning. He got all the specs on the truck, went in to the office and came out with a diagram. Pulled the fuse replaced it all in about 10 minutes. Best part NO CHARGE! love these guys.
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When I brake, it's as if the brake gets stuck

Ford F-150 2002  225000 miles
When I'm driving at around over 40mph and I brake quickly, the truck feels as if the brake gets stuck and it moves slow as if I'm stepping on the brake. I have to wait for almost a minute for it to responde again, or put it in parking and change gears for it to move.
mitty from United States 9 years ago  
MI
1 reply 
Charlie from Canada 8 years ago
I have the same trouble, the little bit of rubber that helps the caliper cylinder retract is bad, requires a new caliper or kit if your really handy.
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No Brake lights (except third), but turnsignals, and running lights wo

Ford F-150 2000  150000 miles
Brake lights do not work, (third above the window does work), Turn signals work and running lights do as well.

Since the third light works I assumed it was not the switch... I checked all fuses and they were all good. I changed all bulbs, just to check and the same results.

Any ideas?
Adam in Montana from United States 10 months ago  
AD
3 reports 
Mzlachula from United States 8 months ago
Anyone figure it out?
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Safety horn, brake light and shifter not working

Ford F-150 2010  181000 miles
The brake lights don't come on when I push on the brakes, the horn does not work and the shifter does not want to shift from part. Has anyone had this issue before?
Thanks in advance
AJap from United States a year ago  
AJ
1 report 
Solomon from United States a year ago
Brake light and shifter for me too!
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No brake,turn signal or hazard lights not working

Ford F-150 1997 F150  180000 miles
My hazard, turn signal, and brake lights aren't working
Peter from United States 3 years ago  
PE
5 reports 
Dave from United States 3 years ago
I have this problem, plus my park lights stay on after I take out
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Cargo/3brake lights also interior not working 2000 f150 ford

Ford F-150 2000 4.6v8 s/cab 270000 miles
Tail/brake lights work.no cargo/3brake/interior lights. Dashpanel lights works.no lights on air conditions controls
jake from United States 6 years ago  
JA
3 reports 
San Antonio from United States 3 months ago
My 3rd brake light works, but cargo light no, interior lights no, power windows no, and fuel gauge sensor reads empty even though fuel tank is full.
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No brake lights no hazards no turn signals

Ford F-150 1999 XLT v,6 160000 miles
I replace the bulbs I have checked all the fuses I replaced the flashers and I still don't have turn signals brake lights or hazards
Tony from United States 7 years ago  
TO
9 reports 
G-Man from United States 3 months ago
2001 f150 rwd Lariat with no turn, brake, reverse or hazards but have tail lights. Any suggestions?
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Brake problem

Ford F-150 1993 regular cab,auto.5.0l 140000 miles
Back brakes work front do not
ou8122 from United States 8 years ago  
OU
3 reports 

No brake light or turn signals

Ford F-150 2004 5.4 200000 miles
I had some wire short underneath the dash that led into a light blue box probably a relay and I have no brake lights or turn signals I've replaced the main switch the brakes brake switch I've replaced the cruise control switch I've replaced multiple fuses and there's a light blue box that came off the main wiring harness look like it was pigtailed into it that cluster of wires dead in into and that art on the metal underneath the dash and basically melted whatever that box was and I don't know what it is to get it replaced please can you help me
Nukklehead from United States 2 months ago  
NU
1 report 

Fuse panel that is for the brake lights

Ford F-150 2001 4.6L 167000 miles
I want to check the fuse for my brake and signal lights but I need to find the fuse panel
Danny from United States 2 months ago  
DA
1 report 

No turn signals or brake lights

Ford F-150 1999 Single cab Manuel transmission 4.2 v6  150000 miles
I have no turn signals or brake light I checked all the fuses and they look good and all the running lights work like high and low beams and I have tail lights
Just no turn signals or brake lights
Patrick from United States 7 months ago  
PA
3 reports 

My left signal and brake light isn’t working

Ford F-150 2011  109000 miles
My left light isn’t working. Right side does
Lynz from United States 9 months ago  
LY
4 reports 

My Brakes keep applying with out touching the pedal

Ford F-150 2009 F150 XLT 5.4 150000 miles
Hi,I'm hoping to get some help, every time I try driving my brakes will apply by itself and I can smell them smoking
Jeff L. from United States 10 months ago  
JE

No brake are turn signals are four way flashers

Ford F-150 2000 Triton v8 2231892 miles
I have high and low beam head lights and all the running lights but no turn signals are rear brake lights
Mexican from United States 10 months ago  
ME
2 reports 

No power to 4way tow plug. No turn tail or brake light

Ford F-150 2018 Ford truck f150 66000 miles
No power or the parking brake and turn light on 4 way tow plug
jeffro from United States a year ago  
JE

Brake lights not working

Ford F-150 2003 4.6 300000 miles
Right side brake and signal lights quit working
Rallye from United States 2 years ago  
RA
1 report 

Brake light when in reverse

Ford F-150 2007 Std 4.6l 140000 miles
Brake light comes on when using brakes while in reverse. No light when braking in drive.
Kfisher494 from United States 2 years ago  
KF
1 report 

Brake light

Ford F-150 2012 5.0 169000 miles
I have a 2012 fx2 the driver side brake light and
Blinker quit working. I’ve changed bulbs,checked fuses/relays still can’t find the problem.
Fordguy from United States 2 years ago  
FO
3 reports 

Trailer running lights out but brake and turn lights work

Ford F-150 2012 F150 250000 miles
Trailer running lights are out but brake and turn signals work
June from United States 2 years ago  
JU
16 reports 

No turn are brake lights

Ford F-150 1997  16000 miles
I have no brake lights or turn lights outside or inside on the dash
Mike from United States 4 years ago  
MI
1 report 

My brake and blinkers aren't working

Ford F-150 2003 5.4 trition  180000 miles
I can't find where the fuses go to fix it
Ashley and timbo from United States 6 years ago  
AS

Anti skid gauge check brake gauge are on and battery corrosion is bad

Ford F-150 2009 f150 stx 4.6 90000 miles
Battery corrosion is very bad
dean from United States 6 years ago  
DE

Brakes push to floor and aren't working properly

Ford F-150 2007  167000 miles
Ive bled the front brakes put new fluid but brakes still won't get pressure?
steve from United States 8 years ago  
ST
6 reports 

ABS light and brake light SolvedSolved

Ford F-150 2004  220000 miles
Hi friends, I have a problem with my Ford F150 2004: I changed the discs and the shock absorbers and now the ABS and brake indicator lights came on. I already changed the sensors and checked the discs. Ideas?
webb67 from United States 9 years ago  
WE
3 reports 
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Priscilla from United States 9 years ago
Check the ABS connector plug, it might be loose. I just tried disconnecting mine and it did the same.
webb67 from United States 9 years ago
Thanks! It was indeed the connector, now everyghing is working fine
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Battery drain issues! SolvedSolved

Ford F-150 2001 crew cab/4.2 150000 miles
Battery draining battery would drain down Neil driving. And after parking for the night. Would have. To. Boost off. Would make Clicking. Sounds in the. Dash. Area light would go dim when driving. Would pull a full Charged battery. Down quickly. Horn has not worked several. Months. ABS light stays on all the time still stays on all! the time after. Replacing alternator. And battery cranks up but dont take no time for lights to dim. Down to. Where you cant see at all it. Drains battery all the way down Alt!ernater done Á volt. Test on the alternator while truck was running. Registered. 11. Volts… Read complete
Ruby from United States 6 years ago  
RU
10 reports 
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Ruby from United States 6 years ago
Please help. With this. Has been. A headache getting stranded too much have been checking. Wires, and fuses, still got more to check can you have a certain type of computer. To finde out. The direct. Problem whAT Type if possible????
6pak from United States 10 months ago
In the 2004 ford f150 if you have that problem its the ground screw on the passenger side because they left out sealent around the windshield,water gets down in the passenger side. Take off the panel by the fuse box towards the door and check the ground,its usally russted away. Take and put in a new ground screw or use one already there.
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Tail lights not working SolvedSolved

Ford F-150 2015  85000 miles
All rear tail lights (parking, brake, turn, etc) stopped working
geojung from United States 3 years ago  
GE
8 reports 
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geojung from United States 3 years ago
Found ground wire to rear frame cross member had come detached. Reconnected and lights working properly.
anal from United States a year ago
Where is this located ? im having the same problem
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Stop lights don't work

Ford F-150 2001  160129 miles
While using the brakes, the stop lights don't work
Florrie from United States 9 years ago  
FL
1 report 
Lem from United States 9 years ago
First check that the lamps in the stop lights are working, and if they are you have to check the interrupter that is on top of the brake pedal. Normally that is the one that fails... when stepping on the pedal it should send the signal to the lights, otherwise it won't work
Tad from United States 9 years ago
I had the same problem but realized that a cable that drives the power to the trailer and lights was disconnected, check that
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ABS and brake lights on SolvedSolved

Ford F-150 2004  300000 miles
Hello all! My truck doesn't have ABS, a mechanic already checked that, and it doesn't have ABS sensors either, but in the dashboard the ABS light and brake light are on. The scanner doesn't show anything, does anybody know what's going on and how can I fix it?
theo64 from United States 9 years ago  
TH
4 reports 
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Trixie from United States 9 years ago
In these trucks, the ABS sensor is on top of the differential. Check that out, and good luck!
mike from United States 8 years ago
Anti skid sensor wire grounding out front right on frame, added tape light gone away.
akiko from United States 8 months ago
Same here fixed the abs the break lights still on
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Trailer running lights

Ford F-150 2022  2003 miles
Turn signals and brake lights work but running lightts do not...
Can I find a blown fuse for the problem nor a proper wiring diagram and map of the fuse box
Thor from United States 2 years ago  
TH
6 reports 
DJ MONTY from United States 2 years ago
Check wiring harness connector up next to spare tire. I had same issue and that's where problem was. It's easier to fix if you remove spare tire. Use 12V test light to find wire. Good Luck
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Abs light came out where can I find it?and break light on

Ford F-150 2005 5.4 XLT 108 miles
I replaced the engine for a 2007 with only 67,000 and transmission as well, the Abs turn on,All lights dim big time,then they will go to normal off and on, also the break light stays on
Henk from United States 7 years ago  
HE
2 reports 
Henk from United States 7 years ago
No one has been able to help, and now not only the ABS,brake lights stay in but now the battery light, and on top of all these it lost charge... my battery is only
3 months old... when I jump start the truck it looses charge to where it doesn't start any more
Cobra11Murderer from United States 7 years ago
Check your ground wires if yah still got the vehicle? That would be my first guess anyways
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No tail lights

Ford F-150 2011 F150 250000 miles
I have brake lights reverse lights and turn signals but when I turn on my lights nothing out back. I know it's a fuse interior panel but nobody seems to know which one. Please help.
Helpme from Canada 4 years ago  
HE
17 reports 
michael from United States 4 years ago
Did you find the problem my truck was a ground wire not grounded to metal.
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Orange wrench

Ford F-150 2012 PLATINUM 38000 miles
The orange wrench came on and truck basically stalled, pulled over, put it in park, then restarted and carried on. Truck has had front end vacum system fixed, brake booster and it clunks when goin from park to reverse, at times.
PLATINUM77 from Canada 8 years ago  
PL
4 reports 
Dale from United States 8 years ago
My 2014 ecoboost will do the same thing? It did this 3 time in the last 2 weeks ??? Help
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Abs and brake lights stays on

Ford F-150 2008 4.2 126000 miles
Abs and break lights stays on
Mike from United States a year ago  
MI
1 reply 
Bruce from United States a year ago
The ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) and brake warning lights staying on may indicate an issue with your braking system. There are a number of potential causes for this problem, including a malfunctioning ABS control module, a failure of one or more wheel speed sensors, a low or empty brake fluid level, or a problem with the brake system's hydraulic system.
If you are able to, I would recommend having the vehicle scanned for diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) using an OBD-II scan tool. This will give you a better idea of what is causing the ABS and brake warning lights to stay on. If the ABS control module is at fault, it will likely need to be replaced. If the wheel speed sensors are causing the issue, they will need to be replaced as well. If the brake fluid level is low, you will need to have the system inspected for leaks and the fluid level corrected.
It's also possible that the ABS and brake warning lights are staying on due to a failure of the electrical system, such as a blown fuse or a bad relay.
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Tail lights

Ford F-150 2000 5.4l 4x4 20000 miles
Rear running lights dont come on nor does the tag light. Brake and signal lights work as do the flashers. All fuses appear to be good.
Bouncer from United States 6 years ago  
BO
32 reports 
Philip lakes from United States a year ago
Tail light doesn't come on but brake lights work so does turn signals
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ABS indicator light on

Ford F-150 2005  160000 miles
The ABS indictator warning light stayed on... Anybody knows what can cause this?
california from United States 9 years ago  
CA
2 reports 
barbara from United States 9 years ago
You should scan it and check the error code. It might be a broken or dirty wheel sensor, or it could be a cable that goes to the sensor making the circuit fail.
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Ruff idle cuts out while driving loss of acceleration

Ford F-150 2005 Extended cab 4.6 stx 321500 miles
Check engine light was on so had auto zone run a scan on it. And at that time my truck would barley creep down the road. Well holy crap a ton of codes parked it till was able to slowly work on it. First changed all spark plugs helped a little then all 8 coil packs. New throttle body new EGR valve. Got a little better new fuel filter. Still ruff idle and cutting out on exceleration. Used smoke machine to check vacuum leaks didn't see any smoke. Checked vacuum line from brake booster that hooks to back of intake seems intact. Brake light stays on mostly sometimes flashes on and off. I'm at a loss help me figure this out. Plz
Stranded redneck gal from United States 8 months ago  
ST
2 reports 
Putitinyajaw77 from United States 6 months ago
Same problem,,,,help,,,I'm not gonna put a ton of money into this,,,any feedback would be greatly appreciated
Stranded redneck gal from United States 6 months ago
Well I guess nobody has a clue. I have changed the throttle body w new solenoid. EGR valve mass air flow sensor spark plugs coil packs I even made my own small key machine to check for vacuum leaks. Nothing I cleaned fuel filter and o two sensors. It has around 40 psi for fuel pressure. Help this country girl is tired of being broke down guess I'm gonna round up a old nag of a mule to ride to town and back. Saves gas... sorta
Backwoods G from United States 4 months ago
Check your duct work before the mass air flow sensor. Look for any hole or crack that could suck air. If it sucks air and begins to swirl inside of that duct work it will make it run rough. I’ve got a 99 F150 that had same issues i cleaned my mass air flow sensor, on underside of duct there was a rubber grommet that wires run through that had come loose, and a 1/4 inch gap where plastic met the fender. I secured and taped the grommet and taped up the gap and it instantly changed, runs like a top now.
https://youtu.be/CBM6wbP7SM0?si=RlWI9s…
This is where i got my info. It helped.
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Brakes problem

Ford F-150 2005
Four months ago I bought a van FX4 with 14000km and, even though it is an all-terrain vehicle, the brakes do not work that properly. Not a heavy rain is needed for the brake discs to suffer a considerable deformation. Even more, the vibrations when braking are too evident. If anybody has had a similar problem please let me know.
anonymous user from United States 9 years ago
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barth from United States 9 years ago
You should disconnect the ABS connector, located on the driver's side next to the shock absorber's base. The ABS indicator will be on in the dashboard, and you should then try how brakes are working.
Micajah from United States 9 years ago
Change the brake discs and pads for some good quality ones, which you can buy directly from a brakes distributor center.
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Rear wheels vibrate and feel as if they're braking

Ford F-150 2005  100000 miles
Around 15 minutes after starting my truck, when turning around slowly or reversing, the rear wheels vibrate and feel as if they were stuck or braking. It does the same if I'm going uphill, and it's easy to notice how they vibrate and "jump" around. The cardan, differential, brakes and discs were checked, but the problem is still there.
dea from United States 8 years ago  
DE
5 reports 
christy from United States 8 years ago
I have a similar problem, when the truck warms up the reverse starts shaking, I don't know what it could be since there are no broken sensors
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