Ford Escape: Parking Brake and Actuation / General Procedures - Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Manual Release

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.

1. Block the wheels and tires.
   

1. Disconnect the parking brake actuator motor electrical connector and, if equipped, detach the wiring retainer.
   

1. Remove the bolts and using a twisting motion, remove the parking brake actuator motor.
   

1. Rotate the spindle / nut driveshaft clockwise 360 degrees.
   

1. Repeat steps 2-4 on the opposite side of the vehicle.
   

1. Install the parking brake actuator motors.
   Refer to: Parking Brake Actuator Motor (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, Removal and Installation).