1997 Ford F150 Regular Cab
Problem for Ford 1997 F150 Regular Cab

Brake switch fuse keeps blowing




By calee729 on Jun 04, 2009

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ABS warning light comes on, can't shift out of park, no brake lights
I changed the fuse, 15 amp, it worked OK once, next time I tried to drive it, fuse was blown again

any suggestions? anything else I can check?

thanks!
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Jun 04, 2009

- thanks for the quick reply. I am a complete novice at car repair, I know where the master cylinder is and what it looks like but where is the brake pressure switch in relation to the master cylinder? and how difficult is it to remove and replace?

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posted on Jun 04, 2009
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edward80

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replace your brake pressure switch on the master cylinder and that should take care of your problem.
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Jun 04, 2009

- it is going to right under the resevoir . should have a colored band going around it with a white connector. unplug it and i believe it is a 14 mm wrench....just take it out and screw the new one in.
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wingnut30129
Check you truck on Ford's site to see if you have this recall scheduled ( or completed ).
You are looking for :
recall 05S28. Description: Speed Control Deactivation Switch.

Next, do you have an aftermarket 3rd brake lamp / CHMSL ( Center High Mount Stop Lamp ) ? This could be on a Cap, or something like a line of fire.
If so, disconnect them, and try the fuse replacement again.

If you turn the key to the accessory position, put your foot on the brake, and remove the truck from park to neutral, and start the truck, does the fuse still blow ? ( your MY the shift interlock is the same circuit as the brake lamps ).


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wingnut30129

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I Have the same problem with my 97 ford keeps blown fuse 15 amp,when I step on the brake pedal,to shift out of park it blows the fuse.can someone help me out what to look for.I replaced the switch on brake pedal that wasn't it.
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