Chassis

General Procedures - Brake Service Mode Activation and Deactivation

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Activation

  1. Turn the ignition on.
  2. Release the EPB.
  3. Press and hold the accelerator pedal and move the EPB switch to the RELEASE (down) position. Continue holding the accelerator pedal and the EPB switch.
  4. Turn the ignition off, then turn the ignition on, within 5 seconds . Continue holding the accelerator pedal and the EPB switch.
  5. Turn the ignition off, then release the accelerator pedal and the EPB switch.

Deactivation

NOTICE: When the brake system is placed in service mode, brake system performance will be significantly reduced.

  1. Turn the ignition on.
  2. Press and hold the accelerator pedal.
  3. Move the EPB switch to the APPLY (up) position. Continue holding the accelerator pedal and the EPB switch.
  4. Firmly depress the brake pedal for at least 1 second. Release the brake pedal while continuing to hold the accelerator pedal and the EPB switch.
  5. Turn the ignition off, then turn the ignition on within 5 seconds , then release the accelerator pedal and the EPB switch.

Test yourself

A quick Ford Escape quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.