[sheila]

My guess is it was weather-related (froze-up). Had it happen before on a 99.

 

[sheila]

^+1!

 

[sheila]

^ Taurus2001, check brake fluid level in the master cylinder. Also, spray the plunger switch on the arm above the e-brake pedal with wd-40 and engage and disengage e-brake a few times.

 

[sheila]

Another possibility is a wheel cylinder is beginning to seize up keeping the shoes in contact with the drum. Wheel cylinder need not be leaking to do this.