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.
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Block the wheels and tires.
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Disconnect the parking brake actuator motor electrical connector and, if equipped, detach the wiring retainer.
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Remove the bolts and using a twisting motion, remove the parking brake actuator motor.
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Rotate the ball screw driveshaft clockwise 120 degrees.
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Repeat steps 2-4 on the opposite side of the vehicle.
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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:
General Hints
Note:Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.
Note: You may feel a small amount of air
from the footwell air vents regardless of the
air distribution setting.
Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside
your vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air always
switched on...
Adjustment
NOTE:
Typical D-ring shown, others similar.
If required, remove the necessary trim panel(s).
Fold the seatbelt as indicated.
Feed the folded portion of the seatbelt into the D-ring.
Pull the seatbelt through the D-ring to remove the twist in the seatbelt...