1997 Aerostar Brake and signal Lights not working

[Ron21]

I am having a problem with my 19997 Aerostar. The Brake lights do not come on when the brake pedal is depressed. However the light in the middle at the back comes on. I have check the fuse which is ok. Also when the left or right turn signal are used, the lights do not light up on the front or back nor do the emergency flashers work. I don't know if this is connected to the brake light problem.

Any help would be appreciated as I am lost.

[KimMG]

Did you check the bulbs? Did you check to see if power is getting to the sockets? Do you have a wiring diagram?

[way2old]

If the bulbs are good, check the multi-function/turn signal switch. The affected lights run through this switch.

[2aerostars]

I have a 97 also. I had a similiar problem. I found the spare tire mounted under the van had worn a wire bare and caused a problem with the turn signal not working when the bulbs were ok, and also it seems like the same thing happened with the flashers. -Jim

[happyjj]

Did you ever find the problem? I have a 94 and it doing the same thing. I have checked for borken wires, ck the fuse and bulbs all seem to be ok. Please HELP

[Ron21]

Originally Posted by happyjj

Did you ever find the problem? I have a 94 and it doing the same thing. I have checked for borken wires, ck the fuse and bulbs all seem to be ok. Please HELP

Yes I found the problem... Turned out to be the multi fuction switch under the steering wheel. Changed that no more problem