Tail Light Switch problems of the 2017 Ford Escape

Tl the contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon inspection of the vehicle, he noticed there was condensation built up inside of the rear passenger's side tail light. Upon a visit to an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the seal around the tail light was defective. The mechanic also informed him that due to the failure occurring near the gas tank, the defect could potentially lead to a fire. The contact informed the manufacturer of the failure. The manufacturer offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Daylight running lights do not include tail lights. Cars driven at dusk, dawn, or weather conditions when headlights provide added safety are driven with only daylight headlight and no tail lights. Many times cars appear to be diving with no headlights, or lights, only to see they are driving with daylight running lights. Please engage all lights, headlights and tail lights at all times for added safety. Too many times vehicles are driven with what appears to be no tail lights. Daylight running lights with only headlights are dangerous.