Standard Ignition SLS-83 Brake Light Switch

Brake Light Switch for Ford and Mercury Applications

The Standard Ignition SLS-83 brake light switch is built for direct replacement service on select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. It uses a female connector with male blade terminals and is designed to deliver consistent stoplamp signal performance in applications such as the Ford Ranger, Pinto, Bronco, and F-Series trucks.

Key Features

• Brake light switch for stoplamp circuit operation
• Female connector with 1 connector interface
• 2 male blade terminals for electrical connection
• Built with brass or high-impact composite housing, depending on application
• Special spring and contact design helps reduce arcing
• Copper alloy conductors support low-resistance electrical flow
• 100% tested for mechanical and electrical switching performance

Detailed Description

Standard Ignition SLS-83 is an OE-style brake light switch engineered for dependable pedal-actuated switching in older Ford and Mercury platforms. The design focuses on durable materials, stable contact performance, and consistent conductivity, which is important for stoplamp operation and related electrical functions. This part cross-references AP Exhaust 8685 for the same application.

Compatible With 1983-1988 Ford Ranger, 1975-1980 Ford Pinto, 1975-1980 Mercury Bobcat, 1975-1980 Mercury Monarch, 1978-1979 Ford Bronco, 1978-1979 Ford F-100, 1978-1979 Ford F-150, 1978-1979 Ford F-250, 1978-1979 Ford F-350, 1977-1979 Lincoln Versailles, 1971-1979 Mercury Cougar, 1977-1979 Mercury Marquis, and 1972-1976 Mercury Montego. Fits 1975-1977 Ford F-100, F-150, F-250, and F-350 with cruise control, and fits 1978-1979 Ford Bronco and F-Series trucks with cruise control and terminals on the end of the switch at the brake pedal pin.

What It Helps Resolve

• Brake lamps that do not illuminate when the pedal is pressed
• Intermittent stoplight operation from worn internal contacts
• Electrical switching issues at the brake pedal circuit
• Delayed or inconsistent brake light response
• Connector or terminal mismatch on the replacement switch

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify connector style, terminal layout, and pedal-pin mounting location before installation. This SLS-83 uses a female connector and 2 male blade terminals, so matching the vehicle’s original switch configuration is important for proper fitment. On listed cruise-control applications, confirm the specific pedal and terminal arrangement noted in the fitment data.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition manufactures this switch with complete quality control from component selection through final production. The part is 100% tested to verify both mechanical actuation and electrical switching performance, and the design uses materials selected for durability and conductivity in service use.