My 97 explorer does not have the 2 stop lights working, but the 3ed light is working. also the factory installed trailer plug is not working now either. The other lights, backup,turn sig. and night tail lights all seem to be just fine. I have changed the switch that is under the dash that is attached to the brake pedal. I also checked and the fastory trailer plug has no power either. PLEAS HELP
Do the hazzard lights flash ?
SOURCE: 2004 F250 No brakelights/turn lights on trailer
You will need to get a 12 volt test light and check the trailer connector for a voltage signal to the trailer, it may also have seperate fuses under the hood for the trailer lights if the system is factory installed, federal law requires the 2 systems be isolated, if there are blown fuses find the short in the trailer before replacing fuse(s), with no exceptions the short is always in the trailer. Hint, check the fuses 1st.
SOURCE: 2002 explorer tail light for trailer
There is a small black plastic box under the hood that contains several circut breakers. The breaker for trailer towing is located here.
SOURCE: tail lights and dash lights
You'll have to read through your owners manual. For some time Auto makers have been putting your taillights on the same fuse as your dash lights as an automatic indicator that they are out. I would read through your owners manual and decided where and what fuse will supply power to the taillights and dash lights. If indeed all fuses in connection with the dash lights are good I would suspect the automatic starter.
SOURCE: 2001 ford explorer sport trac
Just found the answer on another site. Sure enough went out removed the 3 philips head screws in the steering column opened it up and walla a wire connection had pulled itself free. When my son uses my truck he always uses the tilt steering, when I get in I have to readjust it. because of this the wire connection pulled itself out. I simply pushed it back in an blinker and brake light are now working. My husband is now trying to figure a way to secure the wire connection so it doesn't pull itself out again. Hope this helps others, either by saving the cost of a dealership or machanic or from getting rear ended.
SOURCE: brake and turn signal lights stopped working on my 1996 Ford E150
You might have cut a wire or it could have broken or disconnected. Try tracing the wiring where you hooked up the trailer you may find one broken or disconnected.
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Not sure what one to check?
check them all with a test light.
did you check the fuses in the underhood fuse box?
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