Crown Victoria V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2005)
Parking Brake Lever: All Technical Service Bulletins
Brakes - Parking Brake Slow To Release
TSB 05-24-7
12/12/05
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL SLOW TO RELEASE, VEHICLES BUILT FROM 12/06/2004 THROUGH 11/21/2005
FORD:
2005-2006 Crown Victoria
MERCURY:
2005-2006 Grand Marquis
ISSUE
Some 2005 and 2006 Crown Victoria and Grand Marquis vehicles built between 12/06/2004 and 11/21/2005 may exhibit a slow parking brake control
release, only when using the manual release handle.
ACTION
Verify the concern and replace the manual cable release handle following the Service Procedure.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
With the transmission in Park, apply the Parking Brake.
2.
Verify slow release of park brake pedal when using the manual release handle.
3.
Reapply the park brake, remove release handle assembly from knee bolster trim and release the parking brake by pulling the handle to full travel.
4.
If parking brake releases quicker in Step 3, replace original handle (2B658) with newly designed shorter release handle assembly, see Figure 1. If
release is still slow, refer to Work Shop Manual, Section 206-05 for further Parking Brake Diagnosis.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
052407A
2005-2006 Crown Victoria,
0.3 Hr.
Grand Marquis: Replace
The Manual Cable Release
Handle
DEALER CODING
