Ford Kuga
Service Manual
Parking Brake and Actuation » Parking Brake
Inspection and Verification

1. Verify the customer concern by operating the parking brake system.

2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.

Visual Inspection Chart

Mechanical

Electrical

Parking brake control REFER to: Parking Brake Control (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, Removal and Installation).
Cable and conduit REFER to: Parking Brake Rear Cables (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, Removal and Installation).

Parking brake warning circuit.

REFER to: Instrument Cluster (413- 01 Instrument Cluster, Diagnosis and Testing).

3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.

4. If the concern is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart.

Symptom Chart

Symptom	Possible Sources	Action
The parking brake will not apply	Parking brake control. Cable and conduit.	GO to Pinpoint Test A.
The parking brake will not hold the vehicle	Parking brake control.	GO to Pinpoint Test A.
The parking brake will not release	Parking brake control. Cable and conduit.	GO to Pinpoint Test B.

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