Brake Light Problems of Ford Expedition

Under warranty, moisture was present in all the rear brake lights. The upper (third) brake light had the most condensation. An authorized Ford dealer reviewed the issue and advised Ford does not cover moisture within a light as the moisture will dissipate over time. I advised the upper brake light was never dry, they insisted warranty would not cover the issue. I could replace the light, I received a quote at that time. Now the upper brake light has less than 2 led's working and the visibility is next to nothing. Reviewing forums, this is an issue that has been present in the Ford Expeditions since the new vehicle design change. My concern is very simple, that brake light is important in the safety of our passengers, those around the vehicle and the vehicle itself. We have not been in a rear end collision with this vehicle, but it is difficult to see braking of this vehicle ahead when the vehicle is one car ahead of you based on what I have seen when driving behind this vehicle myself. I consider this brake light a significant component of the safety features in our vehicle. Timing of the issue was over a period of time. First phase was moisture not dissipating, second phase has been the led lighting continues to stop working, a few led's at first, now only a few are operational, and dim at best due to the continued moisture in the upper rear brake light assembly.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the brake lights failed to function. In addition, the contact stated that the check engine and the oil pressure warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the bulbs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 187,000. Djr.

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Smelled a burning plastic smell from the rear of the vehicle . After searching I discovered the 3rd brake light housing had overheated and has melted in the frame from the heat of the lighting. This is a stock housing from Ford with Ford installed lights.

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Bulbs melting third brake light assembly internally. This happened to original and recently replaced unit. Bulbs were seized to the plastic mounting and melted/deformed both bulb mounts and reflector. Unit is now defective.

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While vehicle was parked brake lights were operable. When driver shifted the vehicle from park to drive or reverse brake light failed to illuminate. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

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Brake light failed. Yh.

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