ID: #04V106000
MFR: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
SYSTEM_COMPONENT
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
EVENT_SUMMARY
Your vehicle has a faulty stop lamp switch and/or associated wiring that might cause your brake lights to malfunction.
RISK_ASSESSMENT
If it fails, your brake lights might not work, or they might stay on all the time, which could confuse the driver behind you and lead to a crash, or your vehicle won't shift out of park, or your speed control won't work, or your battery could drain.
RESOLUTION_PROTOCOL
You'll get a new stop lamp switch and wiring assembly installed for free at a dealership, and you'll be notified starting April 5, 2004. You can contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673 for more information.