TSB 12-2-3
02/03/12
RED BRAKE LAMP ON - PARK BRAKE - BUILT ON
OR BEFORE 12/13/2011
FORD:
2012 F-150
ISSUE
Some 2012 F-150 vehicle built on or before 12/13/2011 may exhibit a red brake warning lamp on condition with the park brake released.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure to correct the concern.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Insure that the park brake is fully released.
2. Is the red brake lamp or the park brake engaged message on in the instrument cluster (IC) after key on prove out?
a. Yes - proceed to Step 3.
b. No - this article does not apply, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 206-05 for normal diagnostics.
3. Inspect the park brake lever for interference with wiring harnesses located near the left hand kick panel. Is a wiring harness interfering with pedal travel?
a. Yes - move the wire harness back into position behind the left hand kick panel and retest using Step 2.
b. No - proceed to Step 4.
4. Pull the park brake release lever, and apply light upward pressure to the park brake pedal. Does the red brake lamp or the park brake engaged message on the IC turn off?
a. Yes - replace left hand rear park brake cable, refer to WSM, Section 206-05.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
120203A 2012 F-150: Inspect The 0.5 Hr.
Park Brake Assembly
Following The Service
Procedure, And Replace
The Left Hand Rear Park
Brake Cable (Do Not Use
With Any Other Labor
Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
2A635 07
02/03/12
RED BRAKE LAMP ON - PARK BRAKE - BUILT ON
OR BEFORE 12/13/2011
FORD:
2012 F-150
ISSUE
Some 2012 F-150 vehicle built on or before 12/13/2011 may exhibit a red brake warning lamp on condition with the park brake released.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure to correct the concern.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Insure that the park brake is fully released.
2. Is the red brake lamp or the park brake engaged message on in the instrument cluster (IC) after key on prove out?
a. Yes - proceed to Step 3.
b. No - this article does not apply, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 206-05 for normal diagnostics.
3. Inspect the park brake lever for interference with wiring harnesses located near the left hand kick panel. Is a wiring harness interfering with pedal travel?
a. Yes - move the wire harness back into position behind the left hand kick panel and retest using Step 2.
b. No - proceed to Step 4.
4. Pull the park brake release lever, and apply light upward pressure to the park brake pedal. Does the red brake lamp or the park brake engaged message on the IC turn off?
a. Yes - replace left hand rear park brake cable, refer to WSM, Section 206-05.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
120203A 2012 F-150: Inspect The 0.5 Hr.
Park Brake Assembly
Following The Service
Procedure, And Replace
The Left Hand Rear Park
Brake Cable (Do Not Use
With Any Other Labor
Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
2A635 07
