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rmmpe's avatar
rmmpe
Explorer
Apr 17, 2013

2013 Ford Focus brake light signal to Even Brake

I have a 2013 Focus SE that I will be towing. I also have a Roadmaster Even Brake that will be used.
However, the Focus's brake lights do not illuminate or send a signal to the Even Brake without the key being in the on position. Roadmaster sells an adaptor to get a signal to the Even Brake but that doesn't solve the problem of not having the Focus's pedal actuated brake lights.
Has anybody run into this problem and if so, how did you get around it?
  • willald's avatar
    willald
    Explorer II
    Apr 17, 2013
    Are you certain that the Focus's brake lights don't illuminate, when you hit the brakes with ignition not on? I coulda swore I read somewhere its required by law to work that way, even with ignition off? And, all our vehicles work that way, including our 2013 Ford Fusion.

    Get in the Focus, and hit the brake pedal a few times with ignition off, see if the brake lights don't turn on. I bet they do. And, if they don't, I'd wonder if something is wrong that you may want your Ford dealer to look at.

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