Ford 1996 Crown Victoria Manual page 199

The parking brake
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure that the gearshift is securely
latched in P (Park).
Your vehicle has an automatic parking brake
release. As you move the gearshift selector to
any forward gear with the engine running, the
parking brake automatically releases. Your
parking brake will not release automatically
when you shift into R (Reverse). To release the
parking brake manually, pull the brake release
handle [marked (P)] located on the lower left
corner of the instrument panel. The pedal is now
released and will reset the next time you press
the pedal. The Brake System Warning Light will
glow if the parking brake is not fully released
when the engine is running.
To prevent personal injury, do not release
the parking brake while outside the
vehicle.
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