Lincoln Aviator: Brakes / Electric Parking Brake
WARNING: Always fully apply the
parking brake and make sure you shift into
park (P). 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 is running out of charge.
Your vehicle has an electric parking brake.
You operate it with a switch instead of a
lever. The switch is on the center console or
to the left-hand side of the steering wheel,
on the lower part of the instrument panel.
Note: The electric parking brake makes
noises during operation. This is normal.
Applying the Electric Parking Brake
Pull the switch upward.
The red warning lamp flashes
during operation and illuminates
when the parking brake is applied.

Note: It remains illuminated for a short
period of time after you switch the ignition
off.
If it continues to flash or does not illuminate,
the system has malfunctioned. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Note: You can apply the electric parking
brake when the ignition is off.
Note: The electric parking brake could
automatically apply when you shift into park
(P).
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in an Emergency
Note: Do not apply the electric parking brake
when your vehicle is moving, except in an
emergency. If you repeatedly use the electric
parking brake to slow or stop your vehicle,
you could cause damage to the brake
system.
You can use the electric parking brake to
slow or stop your vehicle in an emergency.
Pull the switch upward and hold
it.
The red warning lamp illuminates,
a tone sounds and the stoplamps
turn on.

The electric parking brake continues to slow
your vehicle down unless you release the
switch.
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake
Switch the ignition on.
Press and hold the brake pedal.
Push the switch downward.
The red warning lamp turns off.

If it remains illuminated or flashes, the system
has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Pulling Away on a Hill When Towing a Trailer
Press and hold the brake pedal.
Pull the switch upward and hold
it.
Shift into gear.
Press the accelerator pedal until engine has
developed sufficient torque to prevent your
vehicle from rolling down the hill.
Release the switch and pull away
in a normal manner.
Automatically Releasing the Electric Parking Brake
Close the driver door.
Shift into gear.
Press the accelerator pedal and pull away in
a normal manner.
The red warning lamp turns off.

If it remains illuminated or flashes, the electric
parking brake has not released. Manually
release the parking brake.
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery is Running Out
of Charge
Connect a booster battery to the vehicle
battery to release the electric parking brake
if the vehicle battery is running out of charge.
Note: Occasional brake noise is normal. If
a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding or
continuous squeal sound is present, the
brake linings may be worn-out and an
authorized dealer should check them...
WARNING: The system does not
replace the parking brake. When you leave
your vehicle, always apply the parking
brake.
WARNING: You must remain in your
vehicle when the system turns on...
Other information:
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
Module
DTC
Description
Action
BCM
B108A:01
Start Button: General Electrical Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test A
BCM
B108A:24
Start Button: Signal Stuck High
GO to Pinpoint Test A
BCM
B1142:29
Ignition Status 1: Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test A
BCM
B1240:11
Start Button Mode Indicator: Circuit Short to Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test B
BCM
B1240:15
Start Button Mode Indicator: Circuit Short to Battery or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test C
BCM
B1310:12
Run/Start Control: Circuit Short to Battery
GO to Pinpoint Test A
BCM
B1310:14
Run/Start Control: Circuit Short to Ground or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test A
SCCM
B112B:04
SCCM:Steering Wheel Module: System Internal Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test I
SCCM
B112B:44
SCCM:Steering Wheel Module: Data Memory Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test I
SCCM
B112B:45
SCCM:Steering Wheel Module: Program Memory Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test I
SCCM
B112B:46
SCCM:Steering Wheel Module: Calibration / Parameter Memory Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test I
SCCM
B112B:49
SCCM:Steering Wheel Module: Internal Electronic Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test I
SCCM
B135C:11
Heater Element:Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test G
SCCM
B135C:13
Heater Element:Circuit Open
GO to Pinpoint Test G
SCCM
U0140:00
Lost Communication With Body Control Module: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test H
SCCM
U0140:00
SCCM:Lost Communication With Body Control Module: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test J
SCCM
U0146:00
SCCM:Lost Communication With Gateway "A": No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test J
SCCM
U0146:87
SCCM:Lost Communication With Gateway "A": No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test J
SCCM
U0155:00
SCCM:Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster Module: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test J
SCCM
U023A:00
SCCM:Lost Communication With Image Processing Module "A": No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test J
SCCM
U0241:00
SCCM:Lost Communication With Headlamp Control Module: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test J
SCCM
U210A:11
Temperature Sensor:Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test G
SCCM
U210A:13
Temperature Sensor:Circuit Open
GO to Pinpoint Test G
SCCM
U3003:A2
Battery Voltage: System Voltage Low
GO to Pinpoint Test E
SCCM
U3003:A3
Battery Voltage:System Voltage High
GO to Pinpoint Test F
SECM
B135C:11
Heater Element:Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test K
SECM
B135C:15
Heater Element:Circuit Short to Battery or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test K
SECM
B13BD:92
Steering Wheel Heater Module:Performance or Incorrect Operation
GO to Pinpoint Test K
SECM
U1000:00
Solid State Driver Protection Active:No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test K
SECM
U210A:02
Temperature Sensor:General Signal Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test K
SECM
U210A:11
Temperature Sensor:Circuit Short to Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test K
SECM
U210A:15
Temperature Sensor:Circuit Short to Battery or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test K
SIMA
U0100:00
Lost Communication With ECM/PCM "A": No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test L
SIMA
U0140:00
Lost Communication With Body Control Module: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test L
SIMA
U3003:16
Battery Voltage:Battery Voltage Below Threshold
GO to Pinpoint Test M
SIMA
U3003:17
Battery Voltage:Battery Voltage Above Threshold
GO to Pinpoint Test N
Symptom Charts
Symptom Chart: Ignition Switch - Push Button
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
PCM
2
Starter relay
3
Starter motor
4
BCM
5
Automatic transmission
6
Ignition switch
Network Message Chart
Module Network Input Messages Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Broadcast Message
Originating Module
Message Purpose
Ignition status
BCM
Provides the PCM with ignition mode...