Symptom Chart

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. 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 illuminated	Parking brake not fully released Low brake fluid level Wiring, terminals or connectors Brake master cylinder inoperative	REFER to DIAGNOSTIC TESTS in INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER, & WARNING CHIMES article to diagnose the red brake warning indicator.
The parking brake does not apply	Parking brake cable(s) Parking brake shoes and hardware Parking brake control	Go to Pinpoint Test A .
The parking brake will not release and/or parking brake shoe drag	Parking brake cable(s) Parking brake control Parking brake control release handle Parking brake shoes and/or hardware	Go to Pinpoint Test B .
The parking brake will not release using the automatic parking brake release	Vacuum hose(s) Vacuum switch Vacuum actuator Vacuum actuator lever Transmission selector lever Parking brake control	Go to Pinpoint Test C .