Chassis
General Procedures - Brake Service Mode Activation and Deactivation
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Activation
- Turn the ignition on.
- Release the EPB.
- 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.
- Turn the ignition off, then turn the ignition on, within 5 seconds . Continue holding the accelerator pedal and the EPB switch.
- 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.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Press and hold the accelerator pedal.
- Move the EPB switch to the APPLY (up) position. Continue holding the accelerator pedal and the EPB switch.
- 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.
- 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.
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