Mustang GT Quick Tip - Brake lights stay on - Quick fix - S550
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- Here is a quick fix for your brake lights staying on when the car is locked / turned off and parked.
This issue has been noted that the Car's computer sees the brake response and makes adjustments to transmission and engine performance to compensate for braking.
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If anyone is having issues with your clutch, the same grommet is used for the clutch switch as well.
POSTED 1/19/2022 - FORD HAS FINALLY ISSUED A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE, LOOK FOR NOTICES. March 3, 2022 they say
Hello was this on all males and models? For the recall? We are having the same issue but haven’t received a letter.
@@priscyllasadventures978 recall hasn't been called yet. This may only be limited to 2015 to 2016 model years. Hopefully someone would chime in on newer models
Sorry I meant makes* lol but that’s for understanding that. Yes I have a 2015 model called the dealership and checked the ford website and still no recalls, this just happened last night so we used your suggestion. They told me the part is about $47ish but that doesn’t include labor, so I’m thinking if I should just wait.
@@priscyllasadventures978 the recall will be for other Ford and Lincoln models. Ford has not issued the recall officially, they have noted a recall will be coming. So we have to wait, but my fix is still working fine since the release of this video.
www.motorbiscuit.com/ford-recalls-200000-mustang-models-faulty-brake-lights/
Literally still saving people in 2023 😅 just had the lack of throttle response AND the brake lights and fixed it with a business card 😂😂
Oh my god, you're my hero! My car started becoming unresponsive halfway to work and I had to limp it home. I was on the verge of buying a $500 throttlebody when I noticed the brake lights never turned off. This video saved my bacon!
Me too (today).
Just had this issue happen to me today and notified a loss in RPM’s and no throttle response while accelerating. Thought it was a fuel injector or throttle body issue but saw this video on a forum just before booking a dealer appointment. $5 later the problem is fixed! Thank you a ton and I need to have a word with Ford engineers 🤦🏽♂️
My car fell on its face today and wouldn’t really accelerate, I thought it had to do with the supercharger which is only a week old. Got home and my brakes are hard and my brake lights are on smh
this just happened to me i was wondering what in the world happened
This response literally saved me, but I did want to ask that when you changed the clip and fixed the sensor did it also fix your Isaura with the rpm power and everything ?
Im going through that rn
Thank you for your video. It was exactly the same issue. I went to the store and I saw my brake lights on. After I saw your video I found those little pieces too in the floor of the car.
Thank you so much, just came home to see my wife’s Mustang brake lights on in the driveway. I didn’t even notice the broken pieces in the floor until watching this video. You have just saved me a $300 diagnostic fee at the dealer!
Watched the video, found a business card, stuck it in the place he showed..Bam it worked. Throttle acted funny and shift was funny. The card solved it tonight . Thank you! .....from an old man
Thank you sr, videos like this is why TH-cam was invented for, god bless you!
MY HERO!!!! My daughter is in Army 834 miles from home on base, & her 2016 Mustang wouldn't cut off Fully. After much research, Google, TH-cam, my wife came across your video & my daughter did Exactly as you said & was able to fix her car, herself. 😁😁😁 She even found the plastic piece in her floorboard. Ford should recall this. It's ridiculous. THANK YOU for the information & video!
More than happy to support our military anyway I can. 🙏
Brother you just saved me a ton of money. God bless you thank you for the tip
Thabks this happened to my 2015 mustang while driving. All.of a.sudden no throttle on the highway. Its a scary situtation that super dangerous! Then I noticed the brake light when I got home. This video saved me. Thanks!!
Thanks for your guidance on a fix for constant brake lights. The Dorman 963-514D works like it was designed for this use.
You providing a part number that worked for you was the best part of the video. Mine is fixed for right now. Thanks.
life saver! my local oreillys closed and i needed a quick mickey mouse repair. thank you, my dude! now i dont have to worry about my car battery being dead in the morning.
Man this saved me from a headache. Came home from a full 8 hr shift at the shop to my break lights not turning off lmao thanks bro !
Thank you very much for posting this video man! I had to constantly use jumper to recharge my battery due the lights that didn`t go off, was a headache for months! My 2015 Ecoboost started having those issues after replacing the battery. Firstly, I joined a Mustang forum and asked people about those issues and anybody provided a clear answer! So, brought my car to auto-electrics and they suggested going to the Ford dealer because those issues could be related to the ECU and they would not be able to fix it! At Ford, they said it was the press brake switch due a sort of short-circuit, which would cost me about 300 to 400 dollars. Finally, I decided to buy a press brake switch for $30 and started searching videos in how to replace it when I found this one here. It`s unbelievable how easy was to fix it (after watching your video off course), I just threw a pillow on my car floor to get a comfortable position, placed a piece of plastic and done! Was not necessary even replacing the switch! This video is so helpful!!!
Thanks a million. The emergency fix saved me from battery drain!
Thank you for posting this video. I had the same exact problem, 2015 GT 23,000 miles. I saw the same pieces you had on the floor mat. I thought the brake switch malfunction would prevent me from shifting out of park. Driving it, felt like there was an issue with the pedal position sensor, but thanks to your video, I know the root cause.
Neighbors notified me today that my brake lights were on and the little, yellow plastic pieces were on the floor. Thank you for the quick band-aid solution. The card worked, until I can get it to Ford to fix the recall.
My plastic piece just feel off it didn't break. I unplugged the switch for now, but this video helped me figure out the problem!! I'm going to try to super glue that mug back on or something since it's not broke broke.
Thanks dude you're a real one
It happened to me today! I was experiencing power loss while driving then i realized brake lights were on. Saw this video and broken pieces on floormat. Was able to rig it to get home from being on a trip out of town. Thanks!
Would you step on it and it would not accelerate? Like it would accelerate normally then 30 seconds later give or take you would loose power correct?
Yes! Pretty weird that a brake light affects your throttle but it does.
Super helpful this just happened to me I watched this video went straight to the part store did the exact same thing you did and the fixed it in 10 minutes or less. stress for nothing thank you man I appreciate this video so much
Exactly the same as other comments! Had the problem, went to this video, went to store and bam - fixed. You nailed it dude!
MR3Z-7583-A is the official part number from Ford you need. The dorman 963-514d part fit in just right but wouldnt depress the switch all the way so I added some foam tape to solve the trick, but the official part #MR3Z-7583-A is literally the same exact piece but slightly bigger. I own a 2015 ecoboost mustang.
You saved me literally, and saved me $ 😂 Happened to me today (6/10/24) Thank you all the way from Philippines 🇵🇭
Wow it just happened to me and I literally did what you said and I found the broken piece and went to the garage and showed him the video and he changed it for free 😂 thank you so much man !!
Thank you so much, I was a work when this happened and this saved my bacon.
over 2 years old and still a great video. same exact thing happened to me today! instead of waiting 2 weeks for ford to see what's going on you helped me in a day!
I cannot thank you enough for this video!! You just saved me soo much stress for my first day at a new job.
Schedule your recall with a dealership.
Great video. The clip didn’t work for me, so I just put two layers of tape over it as well and it works perfect. Saved me a lot of stress and money with this video.
Just found brake lights on my 2010 GT @3am. Will update if this is the issue and if so; if this fix did it. Thank you for the video and hopefully saving a ton of $$$$👌👌
Had an acceleration issue on my 2015 and a guy on a forum said to check if your break lights are stuck on and kinked this video. Sure enough they were on and the plastic peices were on the floorboard. Heading to O'Reilly's now, hopefully they have that plastic clip. Thanks for the help!
I haven't driven mine since yesterday, coming home from work. Lo and behold, this evening I noticed my third taillight was on. Found the exact same broken pieces on my floorboard. This is such a headache. Thanks for the video, man! Seems like a pretty simple fix.
How do u take the break switch off?
THANK YOU! I started to join the highway with some friend who also had mustangs for mustang fest at the beach just leaving the gas station and i couldve accelerate past 50z long story short i was watching your video ( dont know how i found it) and i looked down and saw the same tiny pieces after seeing your video thank you again!
Hopefully it didn't ruin your day of cruising.
@@nicklldoit it did for a while i was supposed to leave at 1pm it is now 8:30 pm . About to jead out now got a 3 hr drive. Thanks for this video’! And sorry for messing up my paragraph earlier. I was just so excited i fixed my issue with my car from this video. Cant wait to tell my friends how to fix it when it happens to them when i get out there!
Dude thank you so much for the video! Tried to figure out why the brake lights would not go out, found the same exact broken pieces on the floor mat
Make sure you read my pinned post.
Had the same thing happen to me. I thought it was the brake light switch at first, then after searching the Tube I noticed that a number of posts mentioned the broken rubber pieces on the floor...I had them, too. So, I am about to use some of these sticky rubber dots that are used to keep things from marring and scratching, or keeping items from sliding on furniture. I just happen to have some. They are the same thickness as the broken pieces on my floorboard. Now I can get my $35 back from O'Reilly's! - Update! It works! Simple free fix!
Unbelievably helpful, thanks man. Didn’t know there was a recall on it, certainly would’ve been nice for them to check it last time I was in a few months ago. o7
That little broken plastic piece will make it seem like something is wrong with the engine or transmission. I replaced my plastic disk with a DIME and some tape. I learned this trick because the same thing happened to my Honda.
No kidding, that's good to know and thanks for posting.
Thanks a lot for the tip about the dime! Worked like a charm for my 2015 Mustang! Tried to use the hood seal clip first but couldn’t get it in cause of the tight fit. Hoping the tape holds it. My local Ford tried to say the WHOLE brake assembly would need to be replaced and couldn’t sell the bump stop separate. No thanks Ford, how dumb we must be a 10¢ could fix smh. Should be a recall honestly for safety reasons
thanks man, i found the same exact evidence on the floor of my car, like literally same mount of pieces and all.
I can't so thank you enough for this video. You helped me more than you will ever know. Again, thank you.
This 100% worked thanks dawg I been up all night tryna figure this out 😴😴😴😴
How do u take the break switch off
Twist off after the plug is disconnected
thank you so much this actually work i was driving and didn’t kno what happen!
Thank you, just happened 10 minutes ago, saved me as well
Thank you this happened to me on the high way. My cousin told me this happened to you a while back and to check out your video ! Thank you so much!
Still working just fine so far
Just had the same problem gonna try this part now
Thank you so much! Exact thing just happened to me and I fixed it thanks to your video! 😍😍
Thank you so much for this video I was really worried about this and $5 later at Autozone buying part 454700 panel retainers went in there with no problem. I had to turn on the car so the pedal would go all the way in there. I also saw the pieces you talked about and I hadn’t even notice
Glad to help, as soon as the weather gets hot this video becomes popular. I never got the recall done as this fix is still working with no issues
This video was very helpful. Thank you.
Thanks fellow mustanger
Thank you man, I was getting ready to take the whole car apart! Life saver !
Make sure to take it to the dealership to have it fixed for free. Since I posted the video, I still have my plastic piece in still. No issues.
Thanks for mentioning the part number you used! Made it super easy!
Bruh thank you. You saved me alot of time and money
This was a lifesaver- thank you!!
This saved my life thank you!
Ford now has a recall Notice 22V011 March 2022 for manual and automatic Ford Fusion,Mustangs and so on.
Not just a Ford issue, Hondas,Toyotas, probably others have similar design. A small bolt and a washer and a nut is a perminate fix.
Ford engineers making things they know are going to break. I used a small plastic washer with super glue and just glued it into the metal. Been working fine for a year now
Thanks for the video man! Saved me a lot of trouble !
Dude thank you so much. It suddenly happened i don’t know why. And theres no pieces. But i managed to stop it with paper card.
Thanks a million. I just had the same issue on my 2015 gt. I will give it a try. God bless.
The part I installed in this video is still going strong, zero issues so far.
So far so good. No issues. Your video was very valuable. I'm in Florida, maybe after all this passes, and you're in the Tampa area I'll buy you a cold one or two. God bless.
How do u take the break switch off
Great video. Helped me so much. This just happened to me tonight
Awesome man, glad to help!
Yes, thanks... I was vacationing when this happened. I used a 1 inch piece of duct tape and a nickel to replace the button.
@@charlesivey100 duct tape fixes everything, way to go.
DUDE!. Same thing just happened to me. Thank you. Thank you.. Thank you!!!!
I had this issue with sudden loss of power on a hot day in September. Ford are completely understating this problem and even Engineers at Ford dealership seemed to be unaware of engine power drop; I was lucky no one ran into the back of me and had been on freeway earlier.
They completely down played the issue for sure. I had another strange issue on my old 2020 Ford Explorer, talked to the dealership about it and they loaded a new ABS software update. That issue I had should be a recall for sure as I could have ran someone over while backing up. They need to come clean with a lot of issues
Life fucking savor
Notice the same stuff everyone here said
Unresponsive acceleration
I’m thinking low oil fuel injector
The whole 9
Tried down shifting and limping to work
Thought this was going to be an unhelpful video until I NOTICED THE SAME RUBBER PARTS
Sheesh thank you thank you
Honestly thank you so much i was panicking. I bought a whole new sensor but that didnt work
Same problem on my moms mustang. Found the little pieces on the floor put a cardboard piece to turn light off temporarily .till i go get the part tommoro and fix it
Wow. Same thing just happened to my mustang. Thanks the video!!!
Not sure what Ford was thinking
Just happened to me today, thanks
Hope you got it fixed.
@@nicklldoit E7GZ7583A and MR3Z-7583-A are the part numbers I believe
Life saver thank you so much for this video holy shit
Thanks for the crack up of the day
Thx so much this really helped me
Thank you so much man! Very piss poor design by Ford and they do not sell that individual pedal stop pad; it only comes as part of the whole assembly. I trimmed the rubber Dorman piece thin enough to fit in my 15 Mustang and it works just fine. Thanks again!
My fix is still going strong.
Used the honda part workes good thanks a lot man.
Thank you so much! God bless!
Omg you’re a fucking HEROOOO 🙌🏿 Thank you soooo much ❗️✊🏿
9:00 pm, tonight, Sunday. Watched your video. Pulled the brake toward me, trying to find what you are talking about, the tail lights went off.
Also, had noticed the problem with acceleration today and this was why.
The brake pedal has a small hole at the top, where a small soft plastic fitting snaps in. Without that piece the brake sensor peg will go thru that hole and cause the brake lights being on issue. You have to press down the pedal to see the area at the top.
damn, i think we have the same borla. This just happened to mine today.
Thank you soooo much bro
Thanks man!
Thank you brother
I have this exact issue. Would you be willing to take a call
Good to talk with you.
I got it fixed. I actually used a small furniture pad
I only have like 1/4” space can’t get my fingers in that tight spot any recommendations
Start the car, that'll give you power brakes and a little more room. Needle nose pliers help too.
Works like a charm 😂
@@consciousminds101 😉
Are you still using that part, or did you replace the sensor?
@@TheSecretOfSelf it was removed 3 months ago, it was still working fine. I had a local Ford dealership come by with mobile repair and replaced it with a new part.
Help!!! This happened to me today! I put the folded up card in between to get the brake lights off can I drive it to ford tomorrow??? Is that safe??
You will be speed limited, I would a least try and tape your card to the pedal.
Just take the positive terminal off your battery until tomorrow works also just saying
I don't disagree with you
How’d you get it in there?
Once you press down the brake pedal, you can reach up and snap it in. Easier with the car running.
Do they sell now the piece or not?
They don't sell the part at Ford, but you can get it free via recall.
Did your transmission happen to act up when this happen
It will cause your transmission to act up for sure, the brake sensor is tied into your transmission gearing. The simple way to explain it really. The car's computer controls just about everything on our cars.
This just happened to me today.. What exactly is the part called ? NEED HELP !
Well it's basically a brake switch grommet, Ford has the fix for it via recall. Last time I checked they don't sell them individually.
@@nicklldoit I got it bro I did what you did literally took me less than 5 minutes !! Appreciate it the video! Really recommend watching this if anybody needs help. Thanks nick !
@@nicklldoit literally $4.68 for that part that you recommended@ oriellys
@@adrianmontijo1925 yup, it's still in my car too. I never took my car for the recall.
"That's what she said..." 😅😅😅
Sorry man, bad joke.
Does this same issue apply for the rear window light only?
That's a new issue, does it stay when the car is off and doors are locked? I do know there are issues with the rear brake lights when the car is running. I had an issue where one of my light bars on the left tail stayed on the bright brake setting. I had to replace the entire housing, because the damaged part being the electronic board was mounted inside the housing. This is the issues we get for LED lighting
@@nicklldoit Hey thanks for the reply, so yes it is when its off and parked. We followed your directions and replaced with that little piece you suggested. Worked great last night when we did it but I checked this morning and the rear window light came back on. Checked below and the piece is still in and intact, could it be possibly not making full contact? Appreciate the responses and help! Doing the lords work!
@@mariodelapena09 if it's the issue you see in my video, your rear brake lights should be on as well. When that small brake part is broken, all 3 brake lights should be on. If it's just your window brake light that is on, that maybe another issue. I would test the brake pedal first, press down on the brake pedal and stick a thicker piece of card or whatever you may have between the sensor and the small piece you replaced. See if that resolves the issue or not.
@@nicklldoit thanks Nick, it is the same piece you mentioned but I think the brake pedal was loose too so that hood clip we installed wasn’t making full contact. I think we got it figured out, appreciate your replies!!!
Would this affect the throttle response as well
Yes and transmission shifting
@@nicklldoit Thankyou man! Did you have to remove the sensor to get the bumper in?
@@ODACHI392 no, no need to remove the sensor. Start the car and press down the brake pedal, it will make it easier to depress the brake pedal.
Maybe my hands are to big I’m having the most trouble with this simple fix 😭
@@ODACHI392 needle nose pliers will help
???? I can’t get my break switch off
Did u start the car? Gives u more room to press the petal.
@@nicklldoit yeah but I’m trying to see how do u remove the entire break switch. Does it twist off or u have to unscrew something. My hands are to big to put the doorman in while it’s still on
@@poohnotpoo1428 don't take off the switch, people usually break them taking them off. Start the car first, makes it easier to press the pedal down more. Use needle nose pliers to get the new piece in the hole.
Anybody have this issue with the 2013-2014? I dont see a hole for this piece in the brake at all... just smooth metal
The switch will go out on those years.
Nick'll Do IT when i push the switch in myself, the lights do go off though...still think thats the issue?
@@KarrioRackz I can't remember that switch exactly, I think you can reset the position of the push in part and then reinstall it. Push the pedal down and it will set the correct position. It happens when you mash your brakes. Just something to look at first, again I believe that is how that one works.
I have the smooth medal too, did you ever find out what the problem was?
can this make your car periodically stay at the same rpms while trying to accelerating while you’re driving it? Thats happening to me as well as the brake lights.
I don't believe so, sounds like a drive by wire issue. It's either your gas pedal or the throttle body solenoid.
@@nicklldoit thank you!
Castaway, someone replied and said something about the car running funny when the part is broken.
this is happening with mine i think its the same type bushing for the clutch switch pretty sure thats the problem
I’m by no means a car expert but literally this is happening to me. My car periodically stays at same rpm or decreases no matter how hard gas is hit. This has ONLY happened 2 days ago when i noticed this broken rubber piece on my floor mat. I am currently looking for the piece to replace it but since then I’ve placed a thick business card where the rubber piece is supposed to be and since then I’ve never experienced the rpm issue. So i feel like this rubber brake bumper piece is the solution to our problem!!!
I have the answer. Just ask.
My Mustang just had this same issue. The only difference is that the headlights & fog lights stayed on as well as the taillights.
Can you tell me what is wrong?
@@splixay1317 Not sure how the headlights and fog lights could be on. Anyway there is a little white plug that failed like he shhowed in the video. It will even make the car run funny. Got to advance auto parts and they sell a multi part kit called rubber bumper assortment, part number 45393 from the company Dorman. Take the one(there are 3 that look the same) that looks like a tadpole. Make sure the old white plastic is all out of the hole on the brake pedal. Feed the tail part of the tadpole part through the hile and pull it tight. It will stay in there once it pops in. Then you are good to go. Fixed mine a month ago and works great. Good luck
You want the head of the tadpole facing the brake light switch
Quick tip you have to do it whule the car is running or else the pedal will not depress far enough.
Nope it doesn't work!! Good luck guys
Still going strong here
@@nicklldoit That's great!
@@nicklldoit Where exactly does the card go? I've tried several times but it is kinda hard to see at night.
Your instructions are excellent!
@@OilofJoy4JESUS start the car first, then push the brake pedal. You will open a larger gap to slide up the card. You will need at least your phone light to locate the area it needs to go for sure.
How do u remove the brake switch. Do u twist it clock wise?
I can’t get it off to put the price in
Piece
Nick I’ll do it?
@@poohnotpoo1428 press both sides and twist, I can't remember which way.
@@nicklldoit do I have Instagram so I can send u a pic. I’m very new to this. I need a little walk through