Brake Light problems of the 2004 Ford Excursion

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Excursion. While at a traffic light the contact was informed that the exterior brake lights were not illuminated when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 11v352000 (exterior lighting:brake lights) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 154,000.