Usually caused by corrosion on inner e-brake cable preventing cable retracting inside outer jacket. Very common on rear disc brakes due to routing of cable which tends to trap water in low part of cable loop. Replacement OEM cables have improved seals at end plus additional spring at lever to aid in retraction. This was a "recall" item as I recall, as I had it done on my '97 during warranty. Most common symptom is groaning noise when backing up in the morning after releasing e-brake.
Cable replacement akward in driveway a lot easier on hoist.
NOTE: Ford uses another word for this type of problem where they fix, but only if you raise the issue.
98 Mystique LS v6 atx 110,000km
97 Contour LX v6 atx 125,000km
stock CD on LS, cass on LX
spoiler, tinted windows on LS only
4 wheel discs on LX only
All other available options on both
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