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Ford electronic parking brake service mode

Ford electronic parking brake service mode

Ford implemented electronic parking brakes on 2013 and newer Ford Fusion models, followed by other models. The parking brake uses rear calipers with electric motors to actuate the electronic parking brake (EPB).

You must put the system into service mode before performing a rear brake job. If you attempt to retract the caliper pistons without putting the system into service mode you can damage the calipers.

Activate the Ford electronic parking brake service mode

1. Set the ignition to ON.
2. Press and hold the accelerator pedal and place the EPB switch to the RELEASE (downward) position. Continue to hold the accelerator pedal and EPB.
3. Set the ignition to OFF, then set the ignition to ON within 5 seconds. Continue to hold the accelerator pedal and the EPB switch.

The EPB system will be deactivated, preventing parking brake application until service has been completed and maintenance mode has been deactivated. The yellow electronic parking brake indicator will be illuminated and maintenance mode will display on the message center.
Set the ignition to OFF, then release the accelerator pedal and EPB switch.

Deactivate Ford electronic parking brakes (EPB) service mode

1. Set the ignition to ON.
2. Press and hold the accelerator pedal and place the EPB switch in the APPLY (upward) position. Continue to hold the accelerator pedal and the EPB switch.
3. Set the ignition to OFF, then set the ignition to ON within 5 seconds. Continue to hold the accelerator pedal and the EPB switch.
4. Release the accelerator pedal and the EPB switch.

The EPB system will fully apply and release the parking brake to guarantee sufficient air gap between the rear brake pads and brake disc.

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