The exact procedure may vary by Ford model and year, but the following method works for many Ford vehicles equipped with an Electronic Parking Brake (EPB):
Method 1: Standard EPB Reset Procedure
Turn the ignition ON (engine off).
Press and hold the accelerator pedal fully.
While holding the accelerator, push and hold the EPB switch down (release position).
Keep both the accelerator pedal and EPB switch held for approximately 25–30 seconds.
The instrument cluster may display a message such as:
"EPB Maintenance Mode Activated"
"Service Mode"
"EPB Reset Complete"
Release the accelerator pedal and EPB switch.
Turn the ignition OFF and wait 30 seconds.
Restart the vehicle and verify that the parking brake operates normally.
Method 2: Exit Brake Service Mode
After replacing rear brake pads, the EPB system must usually be taken out of service mode:
Turn ignition ON.
Press and hold the accelerator pedal.
Pull and hold the EPB switch upward (apply position).
Continue holding both controls for approximately 25–30 seconds.
Wait for a confirmation message indicating that service mode has been deactivated.
Release the controls and cycle the ignition.
Important Notes
Before performing an EPB reset, ensure the battery voltage is stable. Low voltage can cause the reset procedure to fail.
Do not force the rear brake caliper piston back without first entering brake service mode. This may damage the EPB motor.
If an EPB warning light remains on after the reset, a diagnostic scan tool may be required to clear fault codes and recalibrate the system.
Common Ford models using similar EPB procedures include the Ford Focus, Ford Escape, Ford Kuga, Ford Edge, Ford Mondeo, Ford Explorer, and Ford Transit Custom. However, the exact steps can differ by model year.
If you tell me the Ford model and year (for example, 2018 Ford Focus or 2022 Ford Explorer), I can provide the exact factory EPB reset procedure.