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Parking Brake Cable Adjustment

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    NOTE: Do not pry at the floor console rear access panel with a screwdriver or damage to the panel may occur.
    Fig 1: Locating Floor Console Rear Access Panel
    G04679798Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Remove the floor console rear access panel.
  2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  3. NOTE: The dimension will vary depending on the amount of cable stretch. New cables require cycling the parking brake control 5-10 times to remove the cable slack.
    Fig 2: Identifying Parking Brake Adjustment Nut Dimension
    G04679799Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Adjust the parking brake adjustment nut as shown.
  5. Verify correct operation of the parking brake system.
    • At 2 clicks of the parking brake control, slight drag at the rear wheels should be present.
    • At 5 clicks of the parking brake control, no movement at the rear wheels should be present.
  6. Install the floor console rear access panel.