Ford Escape: Parking Brake and Actuation / Description and Operation - Parking Brake - Component Location
Vehicles with vacuum brake booster
| Item |
Description |
| 1 |
ABS module |
| 2 |
Parking brake switch |
| 3 |
Parking brake actuator motor (2 required) |
Vehicles with electric brake booster
| Item |
Description |
| 1 |
ABS module |
| 2 |
Parking brake switch |
| 3 |
Parking brake actuator motor (2 required) |
Overview
The
parking brake system uses 2 switch activated, Electronic Control Unit
(ECU) controlled motors to apply and release the rear brake calipers...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
204-D081A
(204-D081)
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPMS)
Activation
NOTE:
The tire pressure sensors will go into a "sleep
mode" when a vehicle is stationary to conserve battery power. The
sensors do not transmit information while in sleep mode...
Check
NOTE:
No factory-equipped vehicle should have more than a 25 mA
(0.025 amp) – 50 mA (0.050) draw depending on the vehicle's accessories.
Check for current drains on the battery in excess of 25 mA (0.025 amp) –
50 mA (0.050) with all the electrical accessories off and the vehicle
at rest for at least 75 minutes (depending on region)...