Ford Fusion: Parking Brake and Actuation / Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Manual Release. General Procedures
Activation
NOTE:
If the EPB
cannot be released using the switch carry out the following procedure.
If the battery is dead, jump start the battery to provide power and
release the EPB using the switch.
NOTE:
Typical parking brake actuator motor shown.
-
Block the wheels and tires.
-
Disconnect the parking brake actuator motor electrical connector and, if equipped, detach the wiring retainer.
-
Remove the bolts and using a twisting motion, remove the parking brake actuator motor.
-
Rotate the ball screw driveshaft clockwise 120 degrees.
-
Repeat steps 2-4 on the opposite side of the vehicle.
-
Install the parking brake actuator motors.
Refer to: Parking Brake Actuator Motor (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, Removal and Installation).
DTC Chart: Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...
Activation
WARNING:
Service actions on vehicles equipped with electronic parking
brakes may cause unexpected parking brake application, which could
result in injury to hands or fingers...
Other information:
Removal
Remove the FDIM.
Refer to: Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) (415-00 Information and Entertainment System - General Information - Vehicles With: SYNC 3, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the APIM to FDIM cable...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Cable Ties
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the retainers and the radiator sight shield.
Remove the upper radiator guide pins and support the radiator using cable ties...