Well some research says that FORScan does allow access to maintenance functions providing the OBD reader can simultaneously access both the HS and MS Canbus systems (thanks to Cobrin for this bit of information that not all readers, particularly the ones that use a switch, will work).
So a USB Auto reader is now on the way to Oz.
But it appears that accessing the function can be done without the use of a OBD reader via a convoluted method as detailed below:
Ford Electronic Parking Brake Mk5 Mondeo
Car needs to be on a level surface/plane. When you enter the car to start the procedure the HB will be ON.
1. Turn IGN to ON (not start)
2. Press down on the accelerator pedal and HOLD it there while you move the EPB switch down to the RELEASE position. Continue to hold the pedal down and EPB switch down in those positions, while you turn the IGN to OFF and turn back to ON within 5 seconds. Continue to hold the pedaldown and EPB switch down in those positions until the EPB indicator turns on and the Maintenance Mode displays on the message centre.
3. Turn the IGN to OFF and release the pedal and EPB switch.
4. To replace the rear brake pads, the EPB must be set in the Maintenance Mode before you retract the caliper pistons. You do NOT have to rotate the caliper piston.
Procedure to restore Electronic Parking Brake operation
Ford calls this the deactivation procedure because you are deactivating the Maintenance Mode.
1. Turn IGN to ON.
2. Press down on the accelerator pedal and HOLD it there while you move the EPB switch up to the APPLY position. Continue to hold the pedal down and EPB switch UP in those positions, while you turn the IGN to OFF and turn back to ON within 5 seconds.
3. The electronic parking brake system will apply and then release the parking brake to calibrate the proper air gap between the rear brake pads and the brake rotor.
4. Release the pedal and the EPB switch
5. Turn the key to OFF
Although this talks about a "key" if you have a push button "Start/Stop" car then use Ignition "ON"/Ignition "Off" (ie push the Start button without pressing the brake pedal) instead. Some of the feedback also indicates that the parking brake should be released before you start the process. Others that the car does not need to be on level ground for it to work.
Thanks to TrevorB at the Ford Owners Club site for the italicised quote.
Go Here:
https://www.fordownersclub.com/forum...ntenance-mode/
if you want the original post.
Cheers