my 2003 ford explorer tail lights will not go off when I turn off the truck

zwirzs · #1 Jan 4, 2008, 08:21 AM

My 2003 ford explorer's tail lights stay on when I turn the truck off. How do I fix this problem?

CaptainRich · Jan 4, 2008, 08:32 AM

Just the tail lamps?
The Central Security Module houses a park lamp relay that may have failed.
That module is difficult to access: it is in the rear, behind the trim panel behind the RR seat. If you can access that and unplug it, the light should go off. If they do, replace it.
I hope this helps.

zwirzs · Jan 4, 2008, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainRich

Just the tail lamps?
The Central Security Module houses a park lamp relay that may have failed.
That module is difficult to access: it is in the rear, behind the trim panel behind the RR seat. If you can access that and unplug it, the light should go off. If they do, replace it.
I hope this helps.

All 3 lights including the middle one. If you touch the brake the right way, it will go off but, it will go back on and staywith a slight touch of the brake. Is this the brake light fuse or this module ? If it's the module, would you give me a better idea of where it's located in my 2003 Eddie B explorer. Thanks

CaptainRich · Jan 4, 2008, 09:51 AM

Are we talking tail lamps or brake lamps? Big difference...
If it's the brake lights staying on, try spraying the brake light switch (mounted above the brake bedal) with lube like WD-40 and working the switch a bit. Don't use to much and avoid getting any on the pedal itself.
If lubing that switch doesn't work, you will likely need to replace it.