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Ford Parking brake failure, service immediately

Parking brake failure, service immediately

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DriveUnknown. The supplied verified evidence does not state whether the vehicle is safe to drive with this alert.
ChargeUnknown. The supplied verified evidence does not state whether the vehicle is safe to charge with this alert.
ServiceContact a Ford dealer or qualified service provider for diagnosis. The evidence documents the alert and associated possible ABS-module codes, but does not provide a verified repair procedure in the supplied record.
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Quick answer

For certain 2021–2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles in the US, Ford/NHTSA communication SSM 54574 documents a “Parking Brake Failure, Service Immediately” message in the instrument panel cluster. The communication identifies possible ABS-module stored DTCs C2007, C2008, C1034, U0293 and/or U0100.

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1. What does Parking brake failure, service immediately mean?

For certain 2021–2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles in the US, Ford/NHTSA communication SSM 54574 documents a “Parking Brake Failure, Service Immediately” message in the instrument panel cluster. The communication identifies possible ABS-module stored DTCs C2007, C2008, C1034, U0293 and/or U0100.

2. Technical explanation

This is an OEM alert for a parking-brake failure message. Verified evidence establishes that, on some applicable 2021–2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles, the message may appear in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with one or more specified diagnostic trouble codes stored in the ABS module. The supplied evidence does not establish the underlying failure mechanism, diagnostic procedure, repair procedure, or final repair.

3. What system is affected?

Parking brake warning/alert system; ABS module and instrument panel cluster are referenced by the verified manufacturer communication.

4. How serious is this code?

Unknown. The diagnostic record does not provide a verified severity classification.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • “Parking Brake Failure, Service Immediately” displayed in the instrument panel cluster.
  • ABS-module DTCs C2007, C2008, C1034, U0293 and/or U0100 may be stored.

6. Possible causes

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Unknown. The supplied verified evidence does not state whether the vehicle is safe to drive with this alert.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Unknown. The supplied verified evidence does not state whether the vehicle is safe to charge with this alert.

9. What you can safely do

  • Arrange professional diagnosis because the displayed alert specifically states “Service Immediately.”
  • Record the exact instrument-panel message and have the ABS module checked for the listed DTCs.
  • Do not attempt high-voltage or parking-brake component repairs yourself.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. A qualified service provider can confirm the instrument-panel message and retrieve ABS-module DTCs.
  2. Verified evidence specifically identifies C2007, C2008, C1034, U0293 and/or U0100 as codes that may be stored with this message.
  3. Further troubleshooting steps are not yet established by verified evidence.

11. When to contact service

Contact a Ford dealer or qualified service provider for diagnosis. The evidence documents the alert and associated possible ABS-module codes, but does not provide a verified repair procedure in the supplied record.

12. What the service center may check

  • Confirm whether the vehicle is a US-market 2021–2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E.
  • Verify the “Parking Brake Failure, Service Immediately” message in the IPC.
  • Check the ABS module for DTCs C2007, C2008, C1034, U0293 and/or U0100.
  • Review Ford/NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11028844, SSM 54574, for the applicable service information.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11028844: Ford SSM 54574, published February 12, 2026. It documents that some 2021–2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles may display the parking-brake failure message with C2007, C2008, C1034, U0293 and/or U0100 stored in the ABS module.

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Official source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11028844, Ford SSM 54574: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/ffdd/tsbs/TSBS_RECEIVED_2025-2026.zip#nhtsa_id=11028844

19. Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are covered by the verified evidence?

The supplied applicability evidence identifies US-market 2021–2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles.

What codes may be associated with this message?

The official communication lists ABS-module DTCs C2007, C2008, C1034, U0293 and/or U0100.

Does this evidence confirm why the message occurs?

No. The underlying cause is not yet established by the supplied verified evidence.

Is it safe to drive or charge?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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