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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
    G06269631Courtesy 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 article.
  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 Adjustment
    G06269636Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Adjust the parking brake adjustment nut as shown in the illustration.
  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.