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I have a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer and the brake lights stay on when I turn off the engine. I have to go back in the car and push the brake pedal to turn off the lights. How do I fix this problem?
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Check to see if the brake light problem might be caused by the parking brake, rather than the brake fluid.
Also, find a mechanic that can tell you if your computer needs to be reset with the changes you have already made.
God bless your efforts.
BRAKE LIGHTS AND SHIFT LOCK Look under the dash, on the brake pedal arm. There are one or two switches that activate brake lights and/or shift unlock. Check for loose mounting nut or a missing rubber nubber. Is the brake pedal coming all the way back up? Look on the floor for something not usually found there. These switches are adjustable and it may be as simple as adjusting them. Have a helper look for brake lights on and shift lever unlocked while you push and release the switches with your finger. Depress the brake pedal to get it out of the way. Remember to set the park brake first. Could just be a bad switch or loose connector. Check fuses and the bulbs. Is shifter fully in Park?
If your brake lights will not turn off, check it this way-Pull UP on the brake pedal. If the lights go off, you need to adjust the stop light switch, which is mounted on the upper brake pedal (it has an electrical plug in attached to it)
The BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH needs to be Readjusted, Simply Move it Closer to Pedal Arm to Adjust. There is a NUT that you must Turn to do this. If you take a Good Look at it it is SELF EXPLANITORY.
I Hope this Helps , Well I Know it Will as it5 is OBVIOUS as to what the Problem is. Have a Good Day
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