Brakes - Park Brake Pedal Won't Fully Release

TSB 09-6-7

04/06/09

PARKING BRAKE PEDAL WILL NOT FULLY RETURN
WHEN RELEASED - INDICATOR STAYS ON

FORD:
2009 Escape Hybrid, Escape

MERCURY:
2009 Mariner Hybrid, Mariner

ISSUE
Some 2009 Escape, Mariner, Escape Hybrid and Mariner Hybrid vehicles, built on 10/1/2008 through and including 1/26/2009, may exhibit a parking brake indicator on the dash, due to the parking brake pedal not returning to the fully released position.

ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Verify parking brake indicator is illuminated in the dash.

2. Pull the pedal up to the fully released position by hand.

3. If the indicator does not go out, this procedure does not apply. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 206-00.


4. If the indicator does go out, replace the parking brake control assembly following WSM, Section 206-05.

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

090607A 2009 Escape, Mariner, 0.9 Hr.
Escape Hybrid, Mariner
Hybrid: Replace Parking
Brake Control Assembly
(Do Not Use With 2780A)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
2780 42





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