1999 Escort - Break Lights Won't Turn Off !?!?!

[grillman6000]

hello all.........

i am having a problem with my break lights.....

i got out of work this morning and my car wouldnt start...the batt' was dead...it wouldnt even make the little ticking noise....i went and looked around for anything on and sure enough it was my break lights.....so i got AAA to come jump me...

the only way i could get them to shut off is if i remove the fuse...well..if i do that then i have no break lights and i cant put it in gear because the gears have that lock so you cant take it out of park unless ur foot is on the break...well...without the fuse, it wont work...

so, i need sumhow to get my break lights to shut off...please help....

[brokenantimatter]

That ticking sound(usually under the dash) occurs when the battery is low or there is an un-needed pull on the battery.
You break lights are most likely stuck(duh). Carry it to mechanic if you don't feel comfortable for checking on binded break cables or wires.

[KimMG]

The brake light switch may be stuck in closed position. Use a test light to determine if they are getting power from the brake light switch.

Also, you may want to try the Escort forum below to see if anyone else has suggestions or similar experiences.