Back brake and signal lights not working

Asked by GuruB3JZ1 Jan 26, 2019 at 08:38 PM about the 2011 Ford Escape XLT FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Started off my right signal in the back  quit
working, then the left signal in the back quit,
I replaced bulbs, then my brake lights and
signals quit on both sides, was told brake
switch was faulty, I replaced it, signals
worked for short time and quit again, I had
fuses checked, they were good, I replaced
them anyway to be sure, now I have brakes
and signal light on left side, the right side
came on for a short while now they are out
again.  Please help, I can't afford a ticket nor
go to mechanic over and over. Not long ago
had a/c compressor replaced and guess
what? It still sounds like a group of birds
singing their hearts out under my hood while  
engine idles.

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GuruL8VBY answered 6 years ago

I'm going through the same issue with my 2012 Escape. Very frustrating and dangerous, Dropping it off at the dealers today, Not too happy I purchased this vehicle, it has been one issue or another again and again. My last vehicle was a GMC Envoy, lasted over 180,00 and never had issues like this vehicle does, I'll let you know what the issue is

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GuruB3JZ1 answered 6 years ago

It ended up being the tow package not installed correctly, melted the housing it was connected to. Took it off, no more signal troubles.

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GuruL8VBY answered 6 years ago

Just found out it was a faulty module that was put in for the tow package, The module was recalled so U Haul is replacing it for free, however I have to pay the diagnostic charge at the dealer

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GuruS1CVN answered 5 years ago

I was having same issues. I had a tow package installed and found it was a rusty ground wire behind my drivers side tail light. Cleaned it off and secured it again...everything working fine again for now.

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