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The parking brake can freeze, fuel doors can freeze shut, power mirrors may freeze, windows and door locks can freeze.—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 27 Mar. 2026 The new model has the same steering wheel and mechanical parking brake as its predecessor, according to Motor1.com.—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026 Dual-zone automatic climate control with air filtration and voice control, an electronic parking brake, a 60/40 split rear seat, a fold-down armrest and tie-down hooks.—James Raia, Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2026 There was never any real NHTSA recall, Ford sent a sticker to vehicle owners at the time to remind them to use the parking brake.—John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for parking brake