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Ford Ecosport: Parking Brake and Actuation / Diagnosis and Testing - Parking Brake

Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual / Brake System / Parking Brake and Actuation / Diagnosis and Testing - Parking Brake

Symptom Chart(s)

Symptom Chart: Parking Brake and Actuation

Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices.
REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).

Check the operation of the parking brake system with the vehicle on a hoist and the parking brake control fully released. Check for damaged cables and install new components as necessary.

The first indication that something may be wrong in the parking brake system is a change in the feeling through the parking brake control. The parking brake not holding on an incline or dragging after being released are also indicators of system concerns.

  • Verify the customer concern.
  • Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical damage.
  • If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause.
  • If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and go to the Symptom Chart below.
Condition Possible Sources Actions
The red brake warning indicator is always illuminated
  • Parking brake not fully released
  • Low brake fluid level
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Brake master cylinder inoperative
 
REFER to: Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes (413-01 Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes) .
The parking brake does not apply/hold vehicle Rear brake shoes out of adjustment VERIFY rear brake shoe adjustment, ADJUST as necessary.
 
  • Parking brake cable(s)
  • Parking brake control
  • Parking brake cable equalizer
  • Rear brake shoes and/or hardware
  GO to Pinpoint Test A
The parking brake will not release
  • Parking brake cable(s)
  • Parking brake control
  • Parking brake cable equalizer
  • Rear brake shoes and/or hardware
  GO to Pinpoint Test B

Pinpoint Tests


PINPOINT TEST A: THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT APPLY OR DOES NOT HOLD VEHICLE

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices.REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).

When the parking brake control is pulled, the parking brake equalizer pulls on both rear parking brake cables, which are attached to the parking brake actuators, and applies the brake shoes.

Possible Sources

  • Parking brake control
  • Parking brake cable(s)
A1 CHECK THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL
  • Pull up the parking brake control handle.

Does the parking brake control move?
Yes GO to A2.
No GO to A3.

A2 INSPECT THE FOLLOWING PARKING BRAKE COMPONENTS

NOTE: Have an assistant pull and release the parking brake to help isolate disconnected cables or cables that do not move.

  • Parking brake control
  • Front parking brake cable
  • Rear parking brake cables and/or equalizer
  • Rear brake shoes and/or hardware

Is any damage found or are any components disconnected?
Yes CONNECT the component(s) or INSTALL new parking brake component(s) as necessary.
ADJUST the parking brake cables.
REFER to: Parking Brake Cable Adjustment - Vehicles With: Rear Drum Brakes (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, General Procedures).
No VERIFY that the rear shoes and brake drums are within thickness specifications. If the rear shoes and drums are OK, Adjust the rear brake shoes.

A3 ISOLATE THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL AND FRONT PARKING BRAKE CABLE
  • Disconnect the front parking brake cable from the rear parking brake cable equalizer.
  • Pull up the parking brake control handle.

Does the parking brake control handle move?
Yes GO to A4.
No INSTALL a new parking brake control or a new front parking brake cable as necessary.
REFER to: Parking Brake Control (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, Removal and Installation).

A4 ISOLATE THE REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLES
  • Disconnect the rear parking brake cable from the rear extension cable at the affected wheel end(s).
  • While holding the cable conduit, attempt to slide the cable inside the conduit.

Does the cable slide freely inside the conduit?
Yes GO to A5.
No INSTALL new rear parking brake cables.
REFER to: Parking Brake Cable - Vehicles With: Rear Drum Brakes (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, Removal and Installation).

A5 ISOLATE THE REAR EXTENSION CABLES
  • Remove the brake drum on the affected wheel end(s).
  • Disconnect the rear extension cable from the brake shoe actuator lever on the affected wheel end(s) and while holding the rear cable conduit, attempt to slide the rear cable inside the conduit.

Does the cable slide freely inside the conduit?
Yes The parking brake system is operating normally at this time. The concern may have been cause by a seized or binding rear brake component. INSPECT the rear brake components. INSTALL new component(s) as necessary. If the rear brake components are OK, CLEAN and LUBRICATE the brake backing plate.
ADJUST the parking brake cables.
REFER to: Parking Brake Cable Adjustment - Vehicles With: Rear Drum Brakes (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, General Procedures).
No INSTALL new rear extension cables as necessary and adjust the parking brake cables.
ADJUST the parking brake cables.
REFER to: Parking Brake Cable Adjustment - Vehicles With: Rear Drum Brakes (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, General Procedures).

PINPOINT TEST B: PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT RELEASE

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices.REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).

When the parking brake release button is pressed and the brake control is released, the tension on the parking brake cables return the system to the released position.

Possible Sources

  • Parking brake control
  • Parking brake cable(s)
B1 CHECK THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL
  • Apply and release the parking brake control.

Does the parking brake control fully release?
Yes GO to B2.
No INSTALL a new parking brake control.
REFER to: Parking Brake Control (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, Removal and Installation).

B2 ISOLATE THE FRONT BRAKE CABLE
  • NOTE: The parking brake control and the front cable must be removed as an assembly. Disconnect the front parking brake cable from the rear parking brake cable equalizer.

Do the rear wheel(s) spin freely?
Yes INSTALL a new front parking brake cable.
REFER to: Parking Brake Control (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, Removal and Installation).
No GO to B3 .

B3 ISOLATE THE REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLES
  • Disconnect the rear parking brake cable from the rear extension cable at the affected wheel end(s).

Do the wheel(s) spin freely?
Yes INSTALL new rear parking brake cables.
REFER to: Parking Brake Cable - Vehicles With: Rear Drum Brakes (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, Removal and Installation).
No GO to B4.

B4 ISOLATE THE REAR EXTENSION CABLES
  • Remove the brake drum on the affected wheel end(s).
  • Disconnect the rear extension cable from the brake shoe actuator lever on the affected wheel end(s) and while holding the rear cable conduit, attempt to slide the rear cable inside the conduit.

Does the cable slide freely inside the conduit?
Yes The parking brake system is operating normally at this time. The concern may have been cause by a seized or binding rear brake component. INSPECT the rear brake components. INSTALL new component(s) as necessary. If the rear brake components are OK, CLEAN and LUBRICATE the brake backing plate.
ADJUST the parking brake cables.
REFER to: Parking Brake Cable Adjustment - Vehicles With: Rear Drum Brakes (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, General Procedures).
No INSTALL new rear extension cables as necessary.
ADJUST the parking brake cables.
REFER to: Parking Brake Cable Adjustment - Vehicles With: Rear Drum Brakes (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, General Procedures).


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    NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

    Remove the brake disc.
    Refer to: Brake Disc (206-03 Front Disc Brake, Removal and Installation).
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