Fix Brake Light Bulb Fault 2014 Ford Escape SE 1.6L Ecoboost

[@lauravicious5318]

I'm a 56 year old female and I want you to know, I just changed both brake lights out today (in 20 minutes) by watching your video . Thank you!!

[@mstrstrngs]

Thanks! Something I want to mention, if the tail light works, but the brake light doesn't. The bulb is a double filament bulb, one bulb works the tail light and brake light. By replacing the tail light bulb, you're also replacing the brake light bulb.

[@daniellec.7508]

Could you explain further. My taillight works, buy the brake light doesn't. I changed the break light and it is still not working.

[@mstrstrngs]

@@daniellec.7508 Yes, the replacement light bulb would be a "Sylvania 3157", this is what I put in my 2014 Ford Escape. The bulb works as the tail light and brake light, it basically has two bulbs (filaments) in one bulb. If you replaced the bulb, and the tail light works, but the brake light still doesn't work, then you might have a wiring issue or a bad brake switch. Here is a link for the brake light switch. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i366YoV_j7Z4sLM I hope this helps.

[@bette-annepugh5359]

Hey, your info was great. Was quoted $30 for a technician to change out the bulb. I thought, if he can do it so can I. I got it done in less than 15 min. with the help of your video of course. Thank you very much!

[@myfault05]

Thank you so much for this! The bulb was out on the left side. Slid housing straight back and she came right out. What I found was both filaments we're still good. Went and got my spare bulbs and a tester. Turns out the bulb was still bad. It had burned and melted the plastic base. New build cleared the fault.

[@danielcrichton3328]

Quick Tip: To remove the assembly easier just pull on the rubber at the corner up to the left of the top fastener hole and it should pop out for you, instead of having to push in on the side of the lens. Hope that helps!

[@truudat]

Thanks for the tip this also helped me

[@TheTrekker1214]

Thank you! Got it done. I took a (harmless) tumble pulling out the assembly when it finally let loose LOL.

[@niiiiiix]

Nobody talks about the bulb in the hatch door :(

[@sinreallykills7052]

Thank you 🙏🏻... this video was very helpful. Saved me $30 plus dllrs at ford dealership. My son bought me the light bulb and allowed me to borrow the tools needed to change the light. Thanks again! 👍

[@airlessfate]

Sin Really Kills No problem! Happy to help! ✌️

[@truudat]

Thanks for the great video, this helped me fix my grandmas car!

[@dinuguan510]

Same fault in a 2014 Focus Titanium. Replacing both bulbs didn't fix it. Any ideas? Are the running lights tied into this warning?

[@PLANET_BRUNO]

Did you find the solution I'm having the same issue

[@dinuguan510]

@@PLANET_BRUNO After a few days it just stopped showing that fault, but then I started getting a 'hill start assist unavailable' warning. That one comes and goes every other day. Nothing figured out with that.

[@iraldawatkins1542]

thank you for explaining very easy to understand I will try this later on when it gets cool.

[@dadio987]

Which fuse number controls the tail lights? Nothing says tail lights or brake lights? Help

[@ludwigb9054]

How replace the Ligth in top in the Cristal

[@st.michelangelo7784]

what if all the brake lights work but im still getting the "Break lamp fault " message? i have 2015 ford escape

[@vJofsy]

I have the same issue after replacing the bulb

[@PLANET_BRUNO]

Did you find the solution for this I'm having the same issue

[@samanthastead3527]

Question- replaced bulbs, they work, yay. But the dash light still comes on and I can’t figure out how to make it go away. Thoughts?

[@dinuguan510]

Same problem here... still looking for a solution. One website says that worn brake pads also trigger this alarm. This seems wrong but I'm waiting to get the car from my kid to check it.

[@samanthastead3527]

@@dinuguan510 that’s interesting. I know my rear brakes need to be replaced. I’ll let you know if it turns off when I do that.

[@xteric1]

I changed bulb, still getting fault message

[@djstockt326]

It was hell getting that brake light out, had to use rubber grill gloves.

[@stevenhargis1513]

What kind of bulb did you buy?

[@airlessfate]

I used a Sylvania LongLife Mini Bulb 3157.

[@ekabooom]

I’m having a hard time popping out the light after screwing them all out 😫

[@slappadabass3290]

Because you’re a woman

[@ekabooom]

@@slappadabass3290 that’s a very manly response. Thanks man!

[@slappadabass3290]

@@ekabooom No problem dude

[@GlobalWorldNews1]

Thanks for the video

[@MariaGonzalez-le8hh]

You are a lifesaver!!

[@airlessfate]

Hope this video helps.

[@annalexander8752]

Thanks for sharing.

[@cooldadyo]

I have the same car and went LED now it pops an error everytime even though it’s working bright and clear at the back...

[@airlessfate]

Ali Sadat I believe that error is coming up because the system senses lower voltage at the LED light as compared to regular lights; LEDs use less energy so it’s looking at the voltage and thinking the light has blown out. You can still use the LED lights if you don’t mind the error popping up ever time. I wish we could use LEDs without the error coming up, but I’ve yet to find a workaround so far. Maybe if you search a few Ford forums online they might have found a way to do this; it would be pretty cool if someone figured out a fix.

[@cooldadyo]

I guess I can just ignore it :) btw I got the 2.0 turbo and man this thing drives ! I have put many Range rovers, Cadillac’s, BMWs and so on in dust. It’s been my fav car so far. Only thing I’m upset is that I bought the 3000 warranty and every time I go in they don’t cover it or it’s not covered because of this and that... that was a waste...

[@cooldadyo]

Overall it’s a great car for us. Also it’s a chain timing belt so can last over 300k miles

[@jonros5854]

2013 Ford Escape titanium AWD brake fault light came on I try rebooting by disconnect battery no help.just ignore it, everything works in the back.🤦

[@alexandercove1194]

My lights are out in the hatch door

[@Ladycece41168]

Ok....well I thought this was going to be a simple thing for this girl, but nah....I'm just gonna take it and have someone else fight with it....lol.

[@katieandkevinsears7724]

Step 1: Drive to nearest non Ford dealer. Step 2: Trade it for something else. Step 3: No more worries about more expensive repairs like transmission or engine replacement.

[@cksmith2749]

Thank you!

[@herbiesnerd]

I did this bulb change on the left side. It was a bitch. I tried different methods from other guys tips on KZbin. The only one that worked, and it worked fantastic was shown by an old guy in his 70’s. Duct tape. Run a long strip of duct tape from the front all the way to the rear and make a big loop handle out of the tape. Stick it down real well then pull straight back. Bingo. It popped off like nothing. I did my right side yesterday and it did not need any assistance. It popped off by just pulling back with my hands. Unfortunately the bulb change did not fix the brake lamp outage. I need to check for a short.

[@lopez8871]

you could've told us what kind of bulb needed!!!3157?3156! next do a better job!!!

[@kylepfeffer9550]

Thank you!