2008 Ford Escape Hybrid: brake failure

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 Jun 21, 2019 · Acceleration · 162,330 miles · OK

The vehicle won't stop. The regen brake disabled light, brake light and check engine light comes on. No brakes at all

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 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.

Filed Dec 29, 2018 · Brakes · 113,000 miles · MI

I just bought a used 2008 ford escape a couple weeks ago with 113,000 miles on it. A few days after I bought it I went to stop at a light from a speed of 50mph and the brake pedal went to the floor and I lost all brake power. I went onto the shoulder and almost into a ditch to prevent hitting the car in front of me. The dash read "check brake system" and "regen brakes disabled". The ABS and brake lights are also illuminated. The vehicle cannot be driven and I am being told it is likely a failed hydraulic brake control unit which is a known problem and very expensive. How has ford not issued a recall for an extremely dangerous and known problem?

Filed Oct 11, 2018 · Brakes · 125,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape hybrid. While driving various speeds, the brakes failed to engage and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. In order to stop the vehicle, the contact had to downshift the transmission and apply the parking brake. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and then drove home. The contact stated that the failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to doan ford, inc. (located at 66870 belmont morristown rd, belmont, oh 43718, (740) 782-1965) where it was diagnosed that the hydraulic control unit failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

Filed Sep 6, 2018 · Brakes · 141,000 miles · NC · crash

Brake failure. During normal driving I was coming to an intersection to stop. I applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor, brake effectiveness was almost non existent. The ABS light and a message indicating 'regen system disabled' came on. Ford has designed a braking system that can simply "disable" itself and leave a person without effective stopping power. I had to veer off the roadway to avoid hitting cars in front of me, resulting in minor damage to my front bumper and undercarriage. This should be a recall due to safety concerns.

Filed Aug 7, 2018 · Brakes · 105,000 miles · OK

Abs & brake warning lights on; check brake system & regen brakes disabled message center. Braking is harder, unassisted. No ABS, tires can lock up on braking. Ford dealer wants $4900 for the hcu part + labor. There have been several reports online of this issue; and that it can leave a vehicle with no brakes; a safety hazzard.

Filed Jul 30, 2018 · Brakes · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape hybrid. The contact stated that the ABS indicator illuminated and there was a loss of braking power. The vehicle was not diagnosed by an independent mechanic or a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Jun 18, 2018 · Brakes · 185,000 miles · NJ · crash

Complete brake failure while traveling at 50+ MPH on an populated road. Had to stop using emergency brake and driving on the divider. Brake loss was due to a failed master brake cylinder and hydolic control unit. Similar if not identical to technical service bulletin, tsb 05-8-5 (august 5, 2005) (the federal safety agency id #10017553)

Filed Jun 12, 2018 · Brakes · 155,000 miles · MO

Brake failure ABS module