Symptom Chart

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Sable, 2008 Ford Taurus X, and 2008 Ford Taurus. 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	RELEASE the parking brake. TEST the system for normal operation.
	Low brake fluid level	REFER to BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article to diagnose the hydraulic brake system.
	Wiring, terminals or connectors	REFER to BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article to diagnose the brake warning indicator circuit.
	Brake master cylinder inoperative	CARRY OUT the Brake Master Cylinder Component Test. REFER to Component Tests in BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
The parking brake does not apply	Intermediate cable LH cable Parking brake control Rear brake calipers RH cable	Go to Pinpoint Test A .
The parking brake will not release	Intermediate cable LH cable Parking brake control Rear brake calipers RH cable	Go to Pinpoint Test B .