Brake lights

Tiny
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1997 ford escort 160000 miles. The brake lights will not turn off even if the car is not running. Any ideas
Thursday, May 4th, 2006 AT 1:37 PM

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Tiny
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You probably have a defective brake light switch
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Thursday, May 4th, 2006 AT 3:08 PM
Tiny
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I agree, it is very possible that the break light switch is bad. I have a Ranger, and I have had to replace the switch 4 times in about 10 years. Good news is, it is pretty easy to replace, and in expensive, the switch is usually located on the break pedal linkage underneath the dash board, your local auto parts store should carry it in stock, I think I paid about $4 for mine, if you go to the dealer it will cost about $15.
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Thursday, May 4th, 2006 AT 6:13 PM

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