2023 Ford Expedition Owner’s Manual — What Is the Electric Parking Brake

The electric parking brake is used to hold your vehicle on slopes and flat roads.

Applying the Electric Parking Brake

WARNING:  Apply the parking brake, shift into park (P), switch the ignition off and remove the key before you leave your vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.    WARNING:  If you drive extended distances with the parking brake applied, you could cause damage to the brake system.    WARNING:  The electric parking brake does not operate if the vehicle battery has run out of charge.    WARNING:  If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

  The switch is on the lower part of the instrument panel.

Pull the switch up to apply the electric parking brake. The red warning lamp flashes, then steadily illuminates when the parking brake is applied.

Note:   You can apply the electric parking brake when the ignition is off.

Note:   The electric parking brake could automatically apply when park (P) is selected.  See   Park (P).