Brake Light Switch for 1990-1999 Ford Taurus & More - Standard Ignition SLS-165

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MPN: SLS-165
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Standard Ignition Brake Light Switch P/N:SLS-165
Standard Ignition Brake Light Switch P/N:SLS-165
$14.99

Keep your stoplights in step with the brake pedal with the Standard Ignition SLS-165 brake light switch, a direct-fit Taurus switch for the 1990-1999 Ford Taurus that also fits the 1990-1999 Mercury Sable. Standard catalogs it as a stoplight switch. It responds to brake pedal movement and switches the brake light circuit on and off, so drivers behind you can see when you are slowing down.

Standard is a global manufacturer of original equipment ignition products. It maintains quality control across the whole manufacturing process, from the individual components to the finished switch.

  • Copper alloy conductors: deliver strong electrical conductivity with low resistive losses.
  • Special-design spring and contacts: the spring and contact arrangement is designed to reduce arcing for longer service life.
  • 100% tested: every switch is checked for both mechanical and electrical switching performance.
  • Robust build: a sturdy design and high-grade materials are intended to meet the demands of today's service professionals.

Signs this switch may need replacing include brake lights that stay on, brake lights that fail to come on, or brake lights that work only intermittently. Bulbs, fuses and wiring can cause the same symptoms, so diagnose the circuit before you replace the switch. See the Buyer's Guide tab for complete application details.

Interchange: 2-8694
28694 · S6031 · SL220 · F0OB13480AA · F0OY13480A · FOOY13480A · SW2258 · 19021026 · SL220SB · 8694 · SLS165T

This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:

S6031, SL220, F0OB13480AA, F0OY13480A, FOOY13480A, SW2258, 19021026, 2-8694, SL220SB, 8694, SLS165T

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a direct-fit Taurus switch for the 1990-1999 Ford Taurus?

Yes. The SLS-165 is listed as a direct-fit brake light switch for the 1990-1999 Ford Taurus. The Buyer's Guide tab has the full application details.

Does this Sable switch fit the 1990-1999 Mercury Sable?

Yes. The SLS-165 is also listed as a direct-fit replacement for the 1990-1999 Mercury Sable.

What does a brake light switch do?

It responds to brake pedal movement. It closes the circuit that lights the stoplights when you press the pedal and opens it again when you release the pedal.

What are signs this switch may need replacing?

Brake lights that stay on, fail to light, or work only intermittently can be signs of a worn switch. Bulbs, fuses and wiring can cause the same symptoms, so diagnose the circuit first.

How is the SLS-165 tested?

Standard tests 100% of its switches to verify both their mechanical and electrical switching performance.