The brake warning indicator is always on or never on

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION The brake warning indicator is always on or never on
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Possible Source Action
  • Low brake fluid
  • Brake fluid level sensor
  • Parking brake applied
  • Parking brake switch
  • Brake booster vacuum sensor
  • IPC concern
  • ABS module concern
RETRIEVE and DIAGNOSE all ABS module DTCs. If there are no ABS module DTCs, DIAGNOSE the brake warning indicator. REFER to the Instrumentaion, Message Center and Warning Chimes article.
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