E-break light?

[mwezlo]

I have a 98 5.0 awd explorer and everytime i accelerate fast. or punch the gas the e - break light goes on and then turns off when i let off the gas...sometimes it wont go off untill i give a hard tap on the breaks....what can i do to fix this?
its getting very annoying and i dont kno why its doing this.......thanks in advanced for the help

 

[mikeh44]

check brake fluid

 

[lovemyexp]

i had brake light go on and came to find out it was a wheel bering that was shot out and causing the ABS sensor to act up.....

 

[gijoecam]

Ditto. Your brake fluid's low.

 

[mwezlo]

i just got all my fluids changed like 2 weeks ago

 

[gijoecam]

i just got all my fluids changed like 2 weeks ago

Which means...... absolutely nothing.

There are two things that cause that light to come on: Low brake fluid, or the switch on your e-brake pedal. Assuming you're not pressing on the e-brake pedal as you accelerate, it means your brake fluid level is low. The fluid level is the most common cause.

Check it and report back.

 

[ricaandjohn]

mine did the exact same thing...filled the fluid, still came on like yours...then i got ticked, decided to wiggle the wire on the master cylinder and it hasnt done it since. Try it...wont hurt.

 

[CDW6212R]

The sensor on the master cylinder is a subject by itself. Keep an eye on that, as it was recalled on most late 90's Fords. If it leaks it can start a fire.

I agree about the fluid also, just check things over carefully, it should be simple. Good luck,

 

[gijoecam]

The sensor on the master cylinder is a subject by itself. Keep an eye on that, as it was recalled on most late 90's Fords. If it leaks it can start a fire.

Different sensor. You're referring to the brake pressure switch. The light comes on when the brake fluid level sensor in the reservoir sinks to the bottom.

-Joe

 

[Dan Whitaker]

i just got all my fluids changed like 2 weeks ago

All fluids means: Engine, transmission, transfer case and differentials.

The only time brake fluid is changed is when new brakes are done.

Moving this to the Under The Hood forum

 

[gijoecam]

All fluids means: Engine, transmission, transfer case and differentials.

If you're lucky! A lot of shops won't even touch the front diff because there is no way to drain it without dropping the axle. Dumb design IMHO.

 

[mwezlo]

ok ok guys i changed the break fluid and it solved the problem thanks guys