Brake warning light on dash out

[plstktnkr2]

Hello I'm new to the explorer, and I have an interesting problem. My brake warning light in the dash will not light with all the rest. I have pulled the bulb and it has the filament intact. so where do I go from here?
Rick

 

[Tedybear]

Bulbs are cheap. I'd replace it just to be safe. In my job I work with a ton of coin door lights. Both 555 (5vdc) and 161/194 (12volt type) I've seen them open up in some odd places. Normally yeah you can see where..sometimes? Just cheap and easy to know 100% I'd also check the small 'ears' that come out and make the electrical contact to ensure they are in good repair and not burnt up a bit.

Not sure about the rest of the circuit, as I'm at work and do not have a wiring schematic to look at.

Good Luck with it!

S-

 

[plstktnkr2]

Just to be clear, the momentary dash lights come on and then go out. The brake light does not come on at all. I pulled the bulb and checked with a continuity meter, and got a value not a zero

 

[plstktnkr2]

anybody have a wire diagram for this?

 

[swshawaii]

Page 11
http://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/catalog/owner_guides/97expog1e.pdf

Brake system warning

Extinguishes when the parking brake is released. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level.

Just in case. (Wiring Diagrams)
https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3323724&postcount=3

 

[plstktnkr2]

ok I have looked and found a general light diagram for the cluster, but does not show anything for the cluster warning lights.

The issue I am having is the brake light warning (fluid level parking brake) does not illuminate. the bulb has been checked with a "known good" light bulb. is there anywhere with a diagram with this circuit on it?
All of the other warning lights that come on with the key do.
Rick

 

[swshawaii]

Brake warning light on when the parking brake is engaged and off when released? :scratch: If so it's functioning properly.

 

[plstktnkr2]

Brake warning light on when the parking brake is engaged and off when released? :scratch: If so it's functioning properly.

It does not light at all in either case, at initial key turn or the brake applied

rick

 

[swshawaii]

Did you check the parking brake switch on the pedal?

https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=272567

http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...ke+switch,4600?a=Referer+www.google.com+URL+/