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:
Removal
WARNING:
Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats equipped
with seat side airbags cannot be repaired. A new trim cover must be
installed. Cleaning is permissible. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in the seat side airbag deploying incorrectly and increase
the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash...
Removal
NOTICE:
During the removal or installation of components, cap, tape
or otherwise appropriately protect all openings and tubes/fittings to
prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. Remove caps, tape
and other protective materials prior to installation...