Standard Ignition SLS-197 Brake Light Switch

Brake Light Switch for Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury

Standard Ignition SLS-197 is a brake light switch built for dependable stoplamp signal control in select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications. It uses a metal housing, a female connector, and two male blade terminals to support consistent electrical switching in the brake pedal circuit.

For service work on a 2005 Ford Explorer, 2005 Lincoln Aviator, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer, or 1990-2002 Lincoln Continental, this brake light switch is designed to restore proper brake lamp operation and related switch function. The Standard Ignition SLS-197 is engineered with durable materials and tested for mechanical and electrical performance.

Key Features

• Brake light switch for stoplamp circuit operation
• Metal finish and metal color housing
• Female connector with 1 connector interface
• 2 male blade terminals for electrical connection
• Special spring and contact design to reduce arcing
• Copper alloy conductors for strong electrical conductivity
• 100% tested for mechanical and electrical switching performance

Detailed Product Overview

Standard Ignition SLS-197 is a direct replacement-style brake light switch for vehicles that rely on accurate pedal-actuated stoplight signaling. The switch construction uses brass or high-impact composite housing materials as specified by application, along with copper alloy conductors to help maintain low-resistance current flow. This makes it a practical choice for brake light switch replacement on a 2005 Ford Explorer, 2005 Lincoln Aviator, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer, or 1990-2002 Lincoln Continental.

This part cross-references F00Y13480B and SL231 for the same application. The SLS-197 part number is also useful when searching for a brake light switch replacement by OE-style reference.

What It Helps Fix

• Brake lamps that do not illuminate when the pedal is pressed
• Intermittent stoplight operation caused by worn switch contacts
• Delayed or inconsistent brake signal response
• Electrical switching issues at the brake pedal switch circuit
• Service replacement needs for Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury brake light switch applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify connector style, terminal layout, and vehicle application before installation. Confirm the brake pedal switch location and inspect the connector for corrosion, bent terminals, or heat damage before connecting the new unit. After installation, test brake lamp operation and related switch functions to confirm proper electrical switching.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition manufactures ignition and electrical components with in-process quality control from component selection through finished product testing. The SLS-197 is 100% tested to verify mechanical and electrical switching performance.