2008 Ford Escape Hybrid brakes problems

Filed Jan 13, 2022 · Brakes · 139,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated he depressed the brake to the floorboard to stop the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the HECU needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.

Filed Jul 14, 2021 · Brakes · 165,931 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake was applied however, was spongy and slow to respond. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The Regan brakes disable failure message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who referred the contact to a local dealer. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 165,931.

Filed Apr 9, 2021 · Brakes · 133,540 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape hybrid. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the brakes would not engage when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact called jordan ford (609 e jefferson blvd, mishawaka, in 46545) where it was diagnosed with the hybrid brake system needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 133,540.

Filed Oct 17, 2019 · Brakes · 155,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle was purchased a month ago and the ABS and brake warning indicators illuminated. The contact noticed that the brakes were not functioning and only operated at 40% capacity. The contact stated that the brake lights would turn on and off and the brake failure occurred intermittently. The manufacturer provided a case number and advised the contact to call the federal safety agency. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 155,000.

Filed Jul 17, 2019 · Brakes · 57,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape hybrid. While preparing to make a left turn with the brake pedal depressed, the regenerative braking system indicator illuminated. The contact had to pump the brake pedal almost to the floorboard to stop the vehicle. The failure occurred intermittently. The contact called preferred ford (located at 1401 s beacon blvd, grand haven, mi 49417, (616) 842-0600) where an appointment was scheduled. The contact stated that since the indicator was no longer illuminated, he had not taken the vehicle to a dealer. Each time the indicator illuminated, the failure occurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.

Filed Jul 7, 2019 · Brakes · 110,000 miles · KY

As I was driving about 40 MPH in my 2008 ford escape hybrid, the asb and brake warning light came on and brakes weren't functioning properly. I was able to carefully drive it home, 5 miles. After the car sat for a short time it was started and the warning lights were not on and it drove normally. I took it to ford garage where they said the hcu malfunction and it needed replaced. The hcu problem seems to be a common problem with hybrids and vary expensive to fix and dangerous if not fixed. It's been at the local ford garage for over 7 weeks and they can't bleed the brakes to finish the repair. Also, when they told me they couldn't bleed the brakes, I need to replace the master cylinder. That did not fix the problem of bleeding the brakes. At least it's safe sitting at the ford garage and not being driven. Ford should recall their hcus

Filed Jun 13, 2019 · Brakes · 118,000 miles · MD · crash

Regen brakes disabled malfunction, leads to loss of braking without warning. Many many other escape hybrid owners have filed similar complaints . Please do a google search to verify the extent of this problem. This needs to be investigated and addressed promptly before more people are hurt or killed.

Filed Jun 7, 2019 · Brakes · 75,000 miles · IA

Driving at 35mph ABS light came on then check brakes followed by brake regen disengaged. This created no stopping of vehicle and running through stop light. Fortunately, there were no vehicles coming from other directions. Still no brakes and appears to be a known issue by public and ford.

Filed Jun 6, 2019 · Brakes · 105,000 miles · FL

-vehicle ABS (anti-lock brake system) light came on and dash said 'check brake system' and 'regen brakes disabled'. Thank goodness I was parked when the issue occurred and when I tried to drive away, I was able to test the braking ability and quickly turned the car back off. -grinding noise when depressing the brake pedal. Sound came from front of car after car was turned off -was able to start car properly after 4+ attempts and waiting 15-20 minutes -this was an intermittent problem that could have reoccurred at any time (extremely dangerous) -contacted the manufacturer (ford) to explain the issue and how (at the time) there were 80+ similar issues reported to the federal safety agency. -cost quotes ranged from $4,800-$7,000 to replace hcu (hydraulic control unit), master cylinder, ABS module replacement -this is a manufacturer's defect in the braking system (dtc c1478) and extremely dangerous. Vehicle should be recalled -when contacted, ford did not offer any assistance and seemed to not care about the issue -- I will never buy another ford again -ford was aware of issue (ssm 45870) and chose to do nothing ("some 2005-2008 escape/mariner hybrid vehicles may experience the ABS warning indicator illuminated with the following diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) c1478, c1479, c1480 or c1481. Refer to workshop manual (wsm), section 206-09 inspection and verification procedure under diagnosis and testing. If no faults are identified while performing the inspection and verification procedure and before replacing the ABS hydraulic control unit (hcu) verify the caliper flex hoses are thoroughly inspected for damage, internal restrictions or swelling. Damaged caliper flex hoses can generate these pressure control plausibility dtcs.")

Filed May 24, 2019 · Brakes · 111,000 miles · KY

Driving my car and the ABS and brake warning light came on and brakes failed to work properly. Paul miller ford of lexington ky.said I needed to replace ncu and master cylinder at a cost of $9000. There has been numerous complaints I've discovered after researching this problem. The car is still at the dealer so I don't have paper work yet.