Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual / Chassis / Brake System / Parking Brake and Actuation / Removal and Installation - Parking Brake Actuator Motor

Ford Escape: Parking Brake and Actuation / Removal and Installation - Parking Brake Actuator Motor

Removal

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

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).

Disconnect the electrical connector and detach the wiring retainer.

NOTE: Once the actuator motor is removed, if there is evidence of brake fluid found in or around the parking brake actuator motor a new brake caliper and actuator motor assembly must be installed.
Remove the bolts and using a twisting motion, remove the parking brake actuator motor. Discard the bolts.
Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

Remove and discard the O-ring.

Clean the brake caliper housing O-ring groove and apply the grease supplied with the parking brake actuator motor kit to the drive shaft end only.

Installation

NOTE: Use grease from service kit and new bolts supplied with the parking brake actuator motor kit.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Master Access Code

What Is the Master Access Code

The master access code is a factory-set five-digit entry code. You can operate the keypad with the master access code at any time. The master access code is on the owner’s wallet card in the glove box and is available from an authorized dealer.

Displaying the Master Access Code

To display the factory-set code in the information display:

Ford Escape. Master Access Code

Remove the rubber mat. Insert the first programmed key in the backup slot. Press the push button ignition switch once and wait a few seconds. Press the push button ignition switch again and remove the key. Within 10 seconds, place a second programmed intelligent access key in the backup slot and press the push button ignition switch.