2005 Ford Escape Hev: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Sep 15, 2016 · Brakes · 123,000 miles · CA

Abs light on, very weak and diminished braking power, almost not stopping, vehicle was off, then noticed upon startup, 123k miles on vehicle, ford states it could be up to a $5k repair which far exceedes the value of this vehicle, suspect part is the hcu hydraulic control unit which pressurizes the break system before start up, also noticed this pump isn't coming on anymore, ford says they won't cover anything of repair, no more fords or chevy's for me!, you have to kill at least 125 people before they will recall anything just like the $2.25 ignition key recall, what about the 180+ people fords pinto exploding fuel tanks, because of break away fuel necks, lives aren't worth $8ea, to install the rubber bladder are they?, thanks for making another throw away car just like the chevy vega, now ford has another to add to pinto, edsel, maverick? Where did they go? Which one's next? Don't buy hybrid, not good technolgy, doesnt even get very good mileage , 26? Is all I got!, thanks again ford motors, hope henry is rolling over in heaven for your idiot engineers that would design a system that is beyond economical sense to repair.!!!

Filed Oct 19, 2014 · Brakes · 87,000 miles · MO

I got an 'ABS' light on, and the panel told me 'services brake system'.

Filed Sep 25, 2012 · Brakes · 112,000 miles · CA

Brakes became very "soft" and brake light, ABS light and "service brake system" light appeared. Parked car for 5 hours, and when I restarted, the brakes seemed fine and the lights were off. Towed car to shop and had brakes replaced (@ 5%, so thought this was the "only" problem). 2 weeks later, I had the same problem. Repair shop did more diagnostics and research, and discovered the master brake cylinder / hcu issue that is frequently reported on-line.

Filed Feb 20, 2012 · Brakes · 102,525 miles · MN

The brakes failed while attempting to stop at a stop sign. The car went through the stop sign. A few minutes later while driving, the ABS and service brakes light came on. I drove the vehicle directly to the dealer. They were not able to look at it until two days later. I was told the brake hoses needed replacing. I replaced them. The brakes seemed to be working. A few days later, I got the service brakes warning, as well as the service 4x4 warning in the info screen. The brakes seemed to be working. This time they replaced the wheel sensor at the dealer. About a week later, I noticed the brake pedal was hard when initially pressed and softened when the car was turned on. I was driving down the road about 35 MPH when the service breaks and ABS warning lights came on and the brakes only worked if I pressed really hard to the floor and then it was jerky. I drove a short distance to return from where I started and turned off the car. When I turned it on again a few minutes later, the warning lights were off and I had braking power again. I drove a few miles to the dealer and when I pulled into the parking lot to park, the brakes failed again and warning lights came on. This was a sunday. They looked at the vehicle on monday and noticed the hard brake pedal, but he lights were not on. They looked at the computer service codes and informed me I needed to replace the hydraulic control unit/ABS module and possible the master cylinder at a price tag of $4300 - $5500+. The problem seems to be intermittent, but the vehicle is not safe to drive. I know I am not the only one with a 2005 hybrid that has experienced this major safety problem. *tr consumer does not own the vehicle anymore. It was about 5 years ago she had a brake failure. There was no collision. Updated 6/8/18

Filed Mar 29, 2011 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · IN

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford escape hev. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact noticed that the ABS and brake warning lights suddenly illuminated. He continued to drive the vehicle but when he attempted to apply pressure to the brakes, the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they performed a diagnostic test which concluded that the hcu assembly was faulty and performed the necessary repairs. The current and failure mileages were 100,000.