F 250 2WD Super Duty V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN F (1999)
aftermarket installed accessories. The intermediate and rear cables on pickup truck models do not require any inspection. A checklist is provided for the
inspection (see the Inspection Checklist). This checklist must be filled out, signed, and dated with one copy given to the customer and another copy
attached to the repair order and retained in the dealership service files for this vehicle.
INSPECTION - CHASSIS CAB ONLY
1.
Chock the rear wheels.
2.
With the vehicle on the ground, inspect the intermediate and rear parking brake cables and complete the provided checklist. Inspection includes
looking for aftermarket equipment installation that could impede the parking brake cable function. Aftermarket equipment may consist of: U-bolts
or fasteners used to secure utility beds, extra fuel or hydraulic tanks, side mount tool boxes, etc.
During the inspection, place a check mark in the "OK" box if the condition does not exist. Place a check mark in the "Needs Attention" box if the
condition does exist. Also, give a brief description of the condition (example, Interference Description: cable pinched by U-bolt) and a brief
description of the parking brake cables condition (example, Cable Condition: Frayed) in the spaces provided. After completing the inspection, sign
and date the checklist in the spaces provided at the bottom, then give a copy to the customer. Attach another copy to the repair order retained in
this vehicle's dealership service tiles. Repairs needed to correct any intermediate or rear parking brake cable concerns are not covered by Ford
Motor Company warranty or this Safety Recall Program.
FRONT PARKING BRAKE CABLE AND CONTROL ASSEMBLY REMOVAL - ALL VEHICLES
1.
For vehicles equipped with gasoline engines, record radio preset stations and then disconnect the battery negative cable.
2.
For vehicles equipped with diesel engines, record radio preset stations and then disconnect the battery negative cable first from the secondary
battery (driver side of engine compartment) and then from the primary battery (passenger side of engine compartment).
3.
Remove the powertrain control module (PCM) and bracket as follows:
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From the engine compartment, disconnect the PCM wire harness electrical connector.
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From inside the vehicle, remove the two (2) screws attaching the PCM to the bracket and position the PCM aside.
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Remove the nut and bolt attaching the bracket to the bulkhead and remove the bracket.
4.
Disconnect the parking brake switch electrical connector.
5.
Relieve the tension on the parking brake system by having an assistant pull the front parking brake cable from under the vehicle while you insert a
suitable retaining pin in the parking brake control assembly. See Figure 1.
