Q: I have a Ford five hundred and the Engine brake will not release it is a foot pedal brake and the release is the pedal aslo can an
I have a Ford five hundred park brake pedal will not release and the pedal is the release can anyone help me
My car has 176000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
Recommended Services
| Parking brake is stuck Inspection | $94.99 - $114.99 | Get a Quote |
If you request parking brake malfunction diagnostic/repair service, the responding certified mechanic will get this diagnosed and resolved, right at your location. These systems can seize and bind but the exact remedy will just depend on what has gone wrong with the mechanism in your car. If you request service, this can be readily resolved and right at your location. If you have further questions or concerns, do not hesitate to re-contact YourMechanic because we want you to make the most of your repair dollars and help you to get the best possible results.
The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified. Please see our
terms of service
for more details
Get an instant quote for your car
Our certified mechanics come to you ・Backed by 12-month, 12,000-mile guarantee・Fair and transparent pricing
What others are asking
What does the push button warning mean?
If your car has a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and a push button start, you may see the push warning show up on your vehicle information display. The image display shows the word “Push” and the outline of the start...
AC blowing warm air.
The AC compressor clutch coil assembly may be inoperative causing your problem. The complete system would need checked. I would recommend having a mechanic, like the certified ones at YourMechanic, come and check it out for you to see what...
Car dies after charging battery
The symptoms described for your Mitsubishi Outlander lead me to believe you are dealing with a weak battery. As batteries age, they lose the ability to hold a charge. The Check Engine Light could be on as a result of...
my car overheating
There are several causes for an overheating issue. The most common is low coolant levels, due to leaks or evaporation over time. If there is not enough coolant in the system It will overheat. Another common issue is a faulty...
My car has a cylinder misfiring. I entend on replacing the vehicle, but for the time being, is there any danger of a break down?
Hello, If your Check Engine Light (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-does-the-check-engine-warning-light-mean) has come on after experiencing performance issues and misfires, I would question the reliability of the vehicle for any drives longer than 20 minutes. A Check Engine Light by itself can sometimes be...
Engine
The running rough may have something to do with the two different years of the engines but only a computer scan and fuel pressure test would be able tell. Have a certified mechanic, like one from YourMechanic, diagnose the car's...
How to get rid of brakes noise when braking?
Hello! The material used in the brake pads can cause the brakes to be noisy when applying the brakes and sound like grinding metal-to-metal at times. This grinding may be more or less depending on the quality of metallic brake...
How to tell if my Yukon has active brake control or not?
If you have a traction control switch to turn traction control on and off then you do not have active brake control. If you do not have the switch then you should be equipped with active brake control.
My 89 ford ranger runs everything works but it will shut off and will not start again for day or two. Everyone says eec power rela
The problem sounds like the fuel pump or fuel pump relay is bad. If you turn on the key and the check engine light is on then the EEC relay is good. You should hear the fuel pump in the...
Related articles
How Car Keypad Locks Work
Pioneered Pioneered by Ford, keypads let you lock, unlock without keys Pioneered by Ford, keypad door systems began appearing on high-end car and SUV products in the early 1980s. Ford took advantage of the then-new digital computer revolution – the...
A Buyer’s Guide to the 2012 Ford Mustang
The The Ford Mustang has been an iconic vehicle for half a century, and its latest styling and updates only make it more attractive and more popular with American drivers. While its exterior may not be quite as eye-catching as...
A Buyer’s Guide to the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
This This enduring Ford classic enjoyed a nearly two-decade run before being discontinued from the retail market with the 2007 model-year being the last. Ever-popular with law enforcement (for whom models continued in production through 2011), and senior citizens, the...
Browse other content
Estimates
Services