Symptom Chart

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

SYMPTOM CHART

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
The red brake warning indicator is always/never illuminated	Parking brake not fully released Low brake fluid level Wiring, terminals or connectors Brake master cylinder inoperative Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)	REFER to INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER AND WARNING CHIMES to diagnose the brake warning indicator circuit.
The parking brake does not apply	Parking brake cable (s) Brake shoes and hardware Parking brake control	GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
The parking brake will not release and/or rear brakes drag	Parking brake cable (s) Brake shoes and hardware Parking brake control	GO to PINPOINT TEST B .