{"content":[{"text":"It was introduced as a replacement for the Ford Bronco II. The Ford Explorer brake lights \n provide an essential contribution to the safety of the vehicle. If they burn out, they should be \n replaced immediately. Troubleshooting the brake lights is a simple procedure that only requires \n a few tools. Use the screwdriver to unfasten the two screws behind the taillight assembly. \n Remove the assembly from the vehicle. Check the electrical connection. Plug it in firmly. If the \n lights are still not working, there may be a problem with the bulb. Pull the bulb straight out. Use \n a paper towel to firmly push in the replacement bulb. Reinstall the two screws, and close the \n rear door. If the lights still do not work, there may be an issue with the brake light fuses. \n Remove the fuse block cover, and locate the fuses numbered \"3\" and \"7. Daniel Valladares \n began his career as a medical writer in He has written patient education brochures for several \n pharmaceutical companies and has worked as an auto mechanic at Kim's Speedy Auto Service \n since Valladares holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Rice University and is currently \n studying to become a personal trainer. Step 1 Turn off the engine of the Explorer. Open the rear \n door. Step 2 Use the screwdriver to unfasten the two screws behind the taillight assembly. Step \n 1 Remove the socket from the taillight assembly. Step 2 Pull the bulb straight out. Step 3 Place \n the taillight assembly back into the vehicle. Fuse Replacement Step 1 Open the driver's side \n door of the Explorer. Step 2 Open the fuse block, located on the left side of the instrument \n panel. Step 3 Remove the fuse block cover, and locate the fuses numbered \"3\" and \"7. Step 4 \n Replace the fuses with a fuse of identical amperage. Close the fuse block, and close the driver's \n side door. If the issue still persists, contact a certified technician. If the metal inside of a fuse is \n broken, then the fuse is broken. Phillips screwdriver Paper towel Replacement K bulb. Never \n use your bare hands to replace a halogen bulb. You may ruin the bulb. I replaced the bulbs, and \n did not find a blown fuse. What else can it be. If the brake light switch was bad, wouldn't the \n upper light not work also? Where is it located and how do I replace it. Also any tips on how to \n bypass it in the meantime so I can move my vehicle. Any information would be greatly \n appreciated. Was this answer helpful? Two lower brake lights don't work, one above hatch \n does. Do you. Sounds like a bad turn signal switch, the lower brake lights go through the switch \n while the 3rd light doesn't Images Click to enlarge. Was this answer. I was told by ford dealer in \n my neighborhood that the problem I described to him was that my \"stop light switch\" has gone \n dead and needs replacement, and that this was common in the ford explorers. The brake light \n switch is attached by the brake pedal. Recently the break lights started to stay on after the car is \n turned off. They even stay on in the day when the lights are off. If I notice the break lights are \n on, I can get them to turn off by pressing the break pedal a few times. Can anyone help me with \n this. Thanks DQuark Was this answer. Brakes problem Ford Explorer V8 Automatic miles After \n two days of not driving, when I drove my explorer today, I noticed that the cruise control would \n not work and upon further checking, I see that my brake lights STAY on all the time. I had to \n disconnect the battery cable over night to keep the battery from running down. I beat on the \n little switch under the brake pedal, but that didn't help. Any suggestions before I have to go to \n the Ford dealer? Thanks Was this answer. Just replace the switch. That's obviously where the \n problem is and tapping on it was a good idea but that rarely works. I've done it, too. It didn't \n work for me either. Replace the switch. Also, before you go buy the switch, look at the operation \n of the switch. Is it the plunger type with a flat tab on the pedal that depresses the plunger when \n the brakes are released? If so, is there a hole in that tab that allows the plunger to simply 'go \n through' instead of pushing it in? If so, I've used the little plastic \"christman tree\" fasteners to \n fill that hole. Lay in the floor and watch the operation of the switch and make sure there's not a \n mechanical problem before you spend any money. Good luck Was this answer. Last night when \n I shut the car off and went inside I noticed that the brake lights stayed on. So, I got them to shut \n off by pumping the brakes. Later they were on again. Today it happened again. Got them to shut \n off by pulling the pedal up. Is there something I can do myself without taking it to the garage? \n Check the brake pedal switch. Maybe it needs adjustment or replacing. Should be activated by \n the brake pedal arm. Please login or register to post a reply. Related Brake Light Switch \n Content. No Brake Lights Not Working? No Brake Lights? Brake Lights Stay On? They Are \n Replacing 3rd Stop Light Ford Explorer. Sponsored links. Ask a Car Question. It's Free! Skip to \n main content Menu. Close X. Call To Order: ABS Relay. ABS Relay Connector. ABS Speed \n Sensor. Anti Rattle Spring. Anti-Rattle Clip. Brake Bleeder. Brake Bleeder Screw. Brake Booster. \n Brake Caliper. Brake Caliper Bolt. Brake Caliper Bracket. Brake Caliper Bracket Set. Brake \n Caliper Carrier Bolt. Brake Caliper Guide Pin. Brake Caliper Set. Brake Fluid. Brake Fluid Level \n Sensor. Brake Fluid Level Sensor Connector. Brake Hardware Kit. Brake Hose. Brake Hose \n Lock. 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