Brakes - Parking Brake Release Handle Broken
TSB 07-17-409/03/07
PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE BREAKS -
VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 1211/2006
FORD:
2006-2007 Explorer
2007 Explorer Sport Trac
MERCURY:
2006-2007 Mountaineer
ISSUE
Some 2006-2007 Explorer 4dr, Mountaineer, and 2007 Explorer Sport Trac vehicles built prior to 12/1/2006 may exhibit separation of parking brake release handle. The issue has no effect on brake or parking brake performance.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition by replacing the handle.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Follow Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 206-05 to replace the parking brake release handle.
NOTE
USE CARE WITH THE WIRE HARNESSES ROUTED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE BRACKET. DO NOT INSTALL BRACKET IN A MANNER THAT WOULD ALLOW THE HARNESS TO BE PINCHED, TRAPPED, OR SMASHED.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
071704A 2006-2007 0.9 Hr.
Explorer/Mountaineer, 2007
Explorer Sport Trac Built
Before 12/01/2006:
Replace The Parking
Brake Control (Do Not Use
With 2780A)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
2780 01
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