F 150 2WD Pickup V8-5.4L Prop SOHC VIN Z (1998)
Brake Lamp: Flow of Diagnosis
1. Verify the customer concern by operating the stoplamps.
2. Visually inspect for the following obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.
VISUAL INSPECTION CHART
Mechanical
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Damaged Brake Pedal Position (BPP) switch
Electrical
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Blown fuse
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Damaged wiring harness
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Loose or corroded connections
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Damaged stoplamp bulb
3. If the concern is not visually evident, determine the symptom and proceed to Symptom Chart. See: Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures