Brake lights staying on killing my battery

I have a 2004 Explorer XLT and was recently in an accident ($6000) its been repaired now, but my brake lights stay on even after turning the car off. If I pull the brake pedal up with my foot it will turn it off. I am just wondering if it maybe a spring or a sensor or something.

Cardinal_6_9 said:

I have a 2004 Explorer XLT and was recently in an accident ($6000) its been repaired now, but my brake lights stay on even after turning the car off. If I pull the brake pedal up with my foot it will turn it off. I am just wondering if it maybe a spring or a sensor or something.

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Yea there is a brake pedal sensor. Sometimes you can just adjust it and itll be a temporary fix but your best off buying a new one.

Heres the part info from rockauto.

2004 FORD EXPLORER 4.0L 245cid V6 FI (E) : Electrical-Switch & Relay : Brake Light Switch
ACDELCO Part # F851A More Info {#89057746}
SWITCH,S/LP
$11.07