Parking Brake Cable Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the floor console rear access panel.
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
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Adjust the parking brake adjustment nut as shown in illustration.
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
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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.
Install the floor console rear access panel.