henrymond66
Ford GT Electronic Parking Brake Issue
Summary of the thread
A 2005 Ford GT is experiencing an electronic parking brake malfunction, with the handbrake unresponsive, an error stored, and a warning light on. The suspected cause is a defective electric motor within the brake caliper. A similar issue in another vehicle confirmed that a failed motor could be the problem, suggesting professional inspection and repair as the best course of action.
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henrymond66 (community.author)
There are no unusual noises whatsoever when trying to engage the electronic parking brake. It is as if the system is entirely dormant. Could you elaborate on the specifics of the issue with your Volvo? Perhaps there is an overlap.
philippherrmann94
Yeah, mine was silent too. Turned out to be the same thing you're suspecting: the motor on the caliper gave up. Symptoms are bang on. If you've got codes and lights it's pointing straight to a failure in the system. I'd bite the bullet and get it checked at a reputable shop.
henrymond66 (community.author)
Thanks for your insight and shared experience. Your confirmation of the likely cause has given me the impetus to seek professional assistance. I took your advice and went to the workshop and I'm looking at 505€ for that repair. Thanks for your time and expertise.
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philippherrmann94
Heard that. Had similar weirdness on my '14 Volvo V60. Parking brake just quit. Did the usual checks - fuses, wiring, that sort of thing. Nada. Any noises when you try to engage it? Clicking, grinding, anything at all?