F150 Brake Light Fix 

The real issue is resistor marked with an 821 above the fuel gauge. Poor solder joints and the flexing of the board connects and disconnects it connections. Disassemble the cluster and re-solder its joints. I have done a couple now and worked every time.

I recently got a F150 2007 the light will not go off, fluid was ok, parking switch ok. I researched an Yourtube video where they show a connector behind the instruments panel, that when you push it back or forth the light goes off! Apparently this seems to be a issue with older trucks, where the instruments surface mounts components loose connection. I resolder the connector and the surface mount resistors right under and that fix my issue. you need to remove the Iddels to acces circuit board to resorer. Need a 7 min socket, T15 Torxs, Solder Station Fine tip, Solder and Super Glue to complete repair approximately time is 1 hr.tops

Thanks Jason! Your video helped me find the source of my break light problem. I ended up soldering the 821 connection and that did the trick.

Man I've been looking for this for a while. VERY helpful. Thanks

Thanks alot , I like honest and to the point, you got yourself a like

Thanks, Jason! I'm caravanning on a 3-day road trip and did not need another headache... Will fix at my next destination.

Thank you, going to try this tomorrow I’ll let you know

I had the exact same problem. I watched this video and decided to just take my fist and give it a little bump at the top right where that connection was. It went out hasn't been back on. Turns out the clearance between the cover and that connection is so small that you can press in on it with just a bump of your fist.

I found the switch under the dash that the parking brake strikes when was not being shut off by the parking brake. Replaced the switch. Still have the problem periodically. Now have added small glue on tab to top of the brake pad under the dash. Works well.

Thanks for the video. Working on this problem now!

Good video... had the emergency brake warning light on.. for awhile now.. made appointment to take into garage to fix.. watched the video and went over to friends garage.. live in Minnesota.. my garage not heated good friends is.. did just what you showed warning light off... celebration.. not so fast.. later in day running errands.. and the pesky comes back on.... so am keeping appointment at garage this morning.. ..they will probably do same thing.. and so it goes.. peace..

2007 Ford F-150 XLT Extended Cab/Super Cab model... 💯 EXACTLY the problem! BIG THANK YOU for posting.... I've just did the same as, currently... Maybe, have to sorter a bit on the back, tho'🙄 depending if it continues 🫵🫰💪🫡🤗🥰😎😎🤙

Thank you, couldn’t figure it out until I seen your video.

It's why I search for!! I will give it a try tomorrow 👍

Sharing a fix... or a shortcut maybe. Vehicle was 2004 E250. Same issue, wiggle the plug, brake light goes out. I took the dash apart (much harder than the truck because it goes the whole way across and you need to pull the radio and the lighter socket cables). The issue seems to be within the plug itself. Wiggling just the wires gave no change. The fix: I put a sliver of paper in the end of the socket to reduce play. I then tied a cord to the bundled wires and dropped it down the back so it dangled under the dash. If the light comes on again I can pull the cord and seat the socket. I don't know what is causing the problem, but it seems if you replace the instrument cluster you could still have the same issue. I am not confident there is a long term fix. This should have been a recall matter. In my state a vehicle will not pass inspection with that light on. In that case it affects vehicle operation. But what are you going to do. I hope this helps someone.

Thanks for the video, very helpful. My 04 expedition started doing this shortly after I replaced the stock stereo system (broken). I must have bumped it when I was doing it. I will check this out here soon.

Thank you man I was breaking my head on that now it is fix I just push it hard and never came back thank u for the tip

2008 f150 same problem I have the skills not the equipment so I will have to get me some equipment too repair it thanks for the heads up

My brake light come on sporadically, I've learned that the emergency brake switch is loose, so I just pulled up on the ebrake pedal and pulled the ebrake at the same time and the light goes out

Thank you... this was helpful confirming that this was my problem.

Could you please do a video on no start no crank issues my solenoid wire shows no power, but yet everything checks out any advice is welcome, especially from a professional or someone who has gone through it. Thanks.

Thanks for the heads up, I have this problem now and will be working on it this weekend 👍

Thank you for sharing Jason. Somewhat off topic however I was curious if you have ever come acorss customer complaints referencing heat generating from under the steering wheel and or area behind the plastic panel you removed in the video. 2009 F-150 with 5.4....heat feels about like the heat you would feel coming from the vents if heater was on.

yes, this light has been driving me crazy

It's not just the stupid light, it's the aural warning. I bought new a 2013 F-150 and it did this right off the lot, and it's been doing it off and on for 7+ years. The difference is in the 2013, the dash goes over the instrument cluster and it's not so easy to get at. So, whatta we do? Push the connector over and stuff well chewed bubble gum in there to hold it away from the instrument cluster?

Thanks having the same issue. Haven’t torn into it yet.

Great video!! What did you do or how to replace emergency brake sensor? My EM brake warning light says still engaged but it’s not. Need to know how to replace before I get cheated if I can do it myself. Thanks

Very helpful! Thank you!

I'll try this on my next day off

I have a 2014 F 150 and my parking brake warning stays in after I release the brake. I think the cable is adjustable but can’t figure out how to release the fitting from the cable coming from the handle

What about an ABS light ? I have a 2005 STX 4.6 4x4

Hello My problem is with the actual brake lights coming on intermittently which keeps draining my battery Can you please help? I already changed the brake switch twice! Thanks

How about taking off the rear anti lock break

I will try this fix first!

I already pushed it and back and forward and the light still there and not even blink what’s next step if any you guys know thanks

Where is the two sensors located you said one in the Break fluid reservoir in the other on emergency brake where approximately on emergency brake

Excellent, thank you!!!

Thank you, I had the same problem and it fixed it. But how do i fix the problem so it does not come back.

Thanks , I had that same issue on my 60 f150. Also any ideas on a flashing 4x4 light. Its not the transfer case motor as I have swapped it. Resets when I unhook the battery overnight. Any ideas.

So it's just annoying,won't hurt anything ? My 05 is doing exactly that.Thanks.

Will this apply to a 2013 f150?

A peice of hard sponge rubber may help hold the harness plug in the right place if you don't want to take it all apart.

Hey bro, good video!!! Question; how do you fix a 2010 Ford F150 brake lights plus, reverse lights , left or right indicator light that doesn't coming on when you turn the switch or power up the the truck? I got pulled over so many times to turn my switch on, but only the cab lights come on... Any advice or ideas?

Im soldering mine next weekend…what could go wrong?

What’s up bro? Nice vid! Ford 2004, E 150 My parking brake light flashes on and off when I’m towing my trailer any thoughts? Thank you

I have same problems thanks I try now

My emergency brake will not release on f150 2012i did my break the other day

Thx for tip, will try

Great info brother

Hey I'm have a f150 2012 ebreak light on 24/7 how I'm turning off?

I will try it thank e

I have a f-150 2006 and the cruise control and horn is inop but when I lock my truck with the keyless the horn sounds and the fuse is good

Thank you very helpful 👍👍👍😎

just hitt left side od dashboard using your left hand will go

Thanks for the video,

I was the 100k liker!!

What about a 03 buick lasabor custom the e brake is on the floor and the brake is all the way up and brakes are working great but the brake is still on and when in drive it dings like crazy what can I do to fix the problem

Thank You

On a 1987 Ford trk

It was helpful

Brake light is on as well as cruise control not working. Does that harness control both?

Got it a question this problem can drain my battery a soon notice that light was on brake light is been a week a go and next day is hard to start, ,,only the first time later star normal

any has the same problem with crown Victoria

On a 1987 Ford

Awesome!!

My brake light is on, but the cruise control works. Does that mean it's an actual brake issue?

Ty

Hell yeah

you cant just replace it, has to be programmed....or truck wont start,,,,

Nice vid

I have wedged a piece of cable between the plastic frame and the harness plug to push it snag against the circuit board. Problem solved! Good luck to you all. That was a fucking annoying shit. “Ford- build for tough” 😎 or smart lol

My airbag light came in when I press down the harness lol

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This doesn't fix anything. The light comes back on.

But you didn't fix it ???

INCREDIBLE