98 Ford Explorer Brake lights not working,top brake light does

Since those are different circuits, it sounds like a break in the wiring harness somewhere.

Check the brake lights, if they don't work the system will not come out of part. if the brake lights are not working check the brake light switch connector, the wire breaks inside the connector and although the switch is connected there is not any actual electrical connection just plastic insulator over broken wires. The dealer sells repair connectors.

maybe the one of the contacts on the bulb broke or the brake fuse

check to make sure the brake lights are working as some of these won`t release the park lock if the brake lights don`t work.then check the fuses with a test light and replace as needed

does high mount stop lamp work? If no, check brake light switch on brake pedal arm

You may have a problem with the turn signal switch, as power comes out of that switch to power the brake lights, the high mounted brake light does not go through that switch.

your brake lights also go through your turn signal switch,also known as the multifunction switch. You will have to remove the cover around the lower part of steering column to gain access to the switch.

This may be a simple fix, where the wheel jack or washer bottle is located in the back behind the panel, there should be connectors for the rear lights, it is possible that the plug has been dislodged, remove the panels and check the plug connections. Good luck.

Most Ford Explorers sometimes have a electrical problem, you can replace bulb if that don''t work try to move the wires around, and find out if it is wiring if so either take it to get wire harness replaced or u can test new bulbs

There should be some adjustment on it, if not replace it, it's about a $12 item.