Brake light How do I replace light bulbs for brake lights on a 1997 Mercury Villager?

this is either a bad bulb or a bad ground. Change brake bulb & check socket too.

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check brake switch on brake pedal arm.

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Why would you change a perfectly good fuse or bulbs &
then expect something good to happen ?

You have to learn how to test all things in life

Have you moved on to the brake light switch by the
brake pedal arm?

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gerry

replace brak light switch on padel

it's the socket that's bad. Some were recalled. Call a dealer with VIN number and have him check for recalls

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you need to replace the brake light sockets. The little springs wear out and then there is no tension against the bulb contacts. Do not buy used sockets. Bad too.Buy on ebay cheap.But check with a Mercury dealer first to see if there is an open recall for this issue on your van. They will need your 17 digit VIN and can do on the phone. Ask for service dept.Also, go here for all Villager help.http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/villagerquest/

If you have checked all your fuses and the brake light bulbs are good then the brake light switch might be bad, it should be located on a bracket at the top of the brake pedal. when you press on the brake pedal it pushes this switch in to activate the brake light's.

I suspect you have a bad brake bulb in one of the rear tail lights.

Shorted. change them one at a time.

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on the inside of right rear and left rear interior panels should be two doors that you open and you can get to the bulbs.