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liamkaiser1

Escape brake light switch fault

My 2002 Ford Escape with a gasoline engine has a bad brake light switch. Getting an error in the error memory, brake light failure, and an error message on the dash. Mileage is at 208552 km. Any ideas?

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susanthunder10

I had a similar problem with my old Renault Megane. Same symptoms - brake lights not working and errors popping up. Have you recently messed with the brake pedal or anything around that area?

liamkaiser1 (Author)

Messed with it? I don't think so. Can't remember doing anything out of the ordinary. Why do you ask?

susanthunder10

Well, on my Megane, I accidentally kicked the connector for the brake light switch under the pedal. It was loose, causing intermittent contact. I'd suggest you take it to a workshop, or you can try to fiddle with it.

liamkaiser1 (Author)

Thanks, it was exactly that. Kicked the connector loose, as you said. Plugged it back in, and all good. Cost me nothing!

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