98 GL 3.8 - Brake light on dash appears for a few seconds then disappears

[Dizmatic]

I notice recently that the brake light on the dash would appear after I would come to a complete stop and start driving again. Then it will go off. It does this a few times and then it doesn't. Can someone who may have had a similar issue assist me in pinpointing the problem?

[usarmydog]

I had the same problem on my 99 windstar, ironically the light went away after I topped the brake fluid off, haven't seen it since.

[Death to Ford]

usarmydog is right, you have low brake fluid

[Dizmatic]

What brand of brake fluid would you recommend for my vehicle. Thanks for the replies guys.

[Johnny Mullet]

DOT 3 brake fluid. Available at all parts stores.

[DRW1000]

Originally Posted by Johnny Mullet

DOT 3 brake fluid. Available at all parts stores.

Johnny Mullet is right in that you need DOT3 - which of course is not a brand but a specification. Any quality brand should be fine.

There is a brand at my local parts store that lists a DOT3 that is specific for Fords. It has a dry boiling point of 550 degrees which exceeds the DOT3 requirements. the reason that it cannot be rated DOT 4 (higher boiling point) is becasue its wet boling point only meets DOT3. Any DOT 3 is fine.

[Dizmatic]

Thanks guy. That did the trick.