Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While driving at various speeds and attempting to engage the brakes, the rear end of the vehicle started to shake violently and became difficult to stop. In addition, the rear latch activator failed to work intermittently. The failure occurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 8/28/15
2001 Ford Escape brakes complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the brakes hesitated to stop the vehicle and the ABS system was activated in order to stop. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing where the all wheel drive was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
I was in my car which is a stick shift, so I naturally don't have brakes preventing me from rolling on a hill. I drove up my drive way hill at the top I realized I had no brakes because I couldn't stop the car. I checked under the hood I had no brake fluid, no pressure on my brakes, and my brake light was still illuminated on the dash. I bought the car yesterday 9/20/2014 and by the time I woke up on 9/21 I had no brakes and was about to get on the road.
Tl* the contact owned a 2001 ford escape. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and failed to slow down, even though the brake pedal was depressed numerous times. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and its rear end crashed into a tree. A four year old passenger seated in the rear was fatally injured due to the massive impact to the vehicle. The driver lost consciousness and suffered a minor concussion. The front seat occupant sustained a spinal injury. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a police facility. The vehicle was included in three recalls under the federal safety agency campaign number: 00v210001 (vehicle speed control), the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07e023000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact never received notification of the recalls and experienced the consequences mentioned in each recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Here recently I have had several occurrences of my 2001 escape stalling while driving. On 2 occasions I was approaching a stop light, slightly uphill and when I pressed the brake the car completely shut off losing all power and steering and I had to "stand" on the brakes to stop. A few other times it happened while I was turning a corner as well as going through a stop light turning right or left, not going fast at all. Pretty scary stuff. I have had no problem starting it back up after the occurrences, however it keeps happening.
Fifth time vehicle has been to the dealership for the same problem. Vehicle is stopped at a red light or in traffic, the vehicle lunges forward with the brakes applied. Daughter took it back to the same dealership and they thought they fixed the problem. She was on her way back to college...4 miles from the house at a red light. She called and said the vehicle was still doing what it was doing before. This needs to be investigated and a recall issued.
On friday aug 31.2013 I was coming up a hill on south bound highway 92 when I accelerated and there was a deer so I tried to slow down and my brakes wouldn't work I again hit the brakes went to the floor and the vehicle lost control and accelerated I hit the ditch no brakes all the way to floor and the car was still speeding out of control like it was driving itself. Brakes
2001 ford escape xlt 3.0l v6 awd - [xxx] daughter sitting at a red light or in traffic with the brake applied, the vehicle tries to move forward. She explained it as jerking forward. This has happen on several occasions with her. Vehicle was taken straight to sheehy ford of warrenton, va dealership. They were able to find a crack ABS ring that they said was the cause for the jerking while the brake was applied. Replaced the part. Experienced the same thing on the way home. Returned it to ford dealership. They were not able recreate the problem so they said nothing was wrong with the vehicle. This vehicle has a total of 13 recalls according to automd.com. According to ford.com website, this vehicle has no recalls listed. They have a couple listed that should be added to my daughters vehicle: 2001 ford escape power train recall 04v165000: campaign number: 04v165000: date manufactured: apr 14, 2004, vehicles affected: 321903: component: power train status: not done 2001 for escape service brake, hydraulic recall 12v005000 - not done please investigate this as it is a big problem when its a teenager driving. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
When vehicle is at a stop with the brakes applied at either a red light, stop sign, or traffic, the car jerks to move forward. This does not happen all the time, it has been doing this since the beginning of the year. Ford dealership replaced an ABS ring that was cracked. They said, this is causing the vehicle to move forward because the ABS is trying to engage.
Dear sirs, as you are aware, this past weekend on the san mateo bridge in hayward ca, a horrific accident/fire occurred with a limousine, where five individuals were trapped and killed due to a vehicle fire. Upon seeing and hearing about this horrific tragedy, my wife insisted that we have all of the recalls performed on our 2001 ford escape. Much to my surprise, when I took our escape into fremont ford on may 7th, [xxx], the assistant service manager, told me that he was refusing to perform all of the recalls on our truck, because they have expired. As the original owner and primary driver of this vehicle, please explain to me how recalls involving safety issues expire? Is this a ford company policy or a fremont ford dealership/service policy? When I picked up our escape on may 8th from the dealership, I documented on the paperwork that they refused to perform these very important recalls. I am not comfortable driving this vehicle in light of the tragedy that occurred this past weekend. Please advise how you would like to move forward concerning this very important matter. Thank you for your assistance. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Brake hydraulic fluid reservoir cap leaking brake fluid. Replaced with new cap from dealer, 100% fixed problem. Retained old cap if inspection needed.
2001 ford escape. Consumer requests reimbursement for ABS module replacement.*smd the consumer stated she wrote to ford three times, in an attempt to get reimbursement for the replacement of a defective and recalled ABS module. Recall #12v005000. *jb the consumer stated ford sent her a reimbursement check. The dispute has been resolved. Updated 11/21/12
I own 3 ford escapes and all 3 have same safety issue. I learned on google that I am not alone. It is a very common problem. I am talking about ABS tone ring which cracks and causes ABS to malfunction. It becomes a serious issue when it happens while driving. Initial malfunction causes on-board computer to "be confused" and brakes don't perform as they should, causing extended braking distance. Once on-board computer "recognizes" the problem ABS dashboard light will come on and the driver is aware of the issue. Broken ABS tone ring will cause ABS brakes to engage on dry surface even at the lowest speeds. This failure becomes serious issue at the moment of initial malfunction because the driver is caught by surprise. Please view comments by others at the link below. All comments are screen captures with original url visible at the top of each comment. Http://eaglehorizon.com/tone-ring/ it is a very common problem, it is a safety issue and I am surprised this is not a recall yet. I hope you can take appropriate action. It applies to many ford vehicles dating from 2001- present.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the contact attempted to brake and the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the brake lines needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact stated that the rear hatch, rear passenger door and the driver side doors would not open. The contact was able to lock and unlock the doors however. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The current mileage was 227,691 and the failure mileage was 198,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH the vehicle accelerated independently and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a tree. A police report was filed and the driver and passenger sustained minor injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 74,000. Updated 09/19/12*lj updated 09/19/2012
Vehicle was approaching intersection w/ stop sign. Vehicle would not slow. Driver reported 'no brakes'. Brakes, disks, were replaced 5 weeks prior and were apparently in working order. Suspicion that throttle may have stuck open, resulting in inability to slow with brakes. Vehicle was in frontal, t-bone crash, two vehicles total loss with injuries.
I have had three or four incidents when I hit my brakes and my vehicle felt as if it was still accelerating. I wonder if the recent recall could affect 4-cylinder vehicles as well.
It was happened about a year ago, especially under the hot weather condition. I am not sure that where the massive vibration sound comes from but most likely it feels through the steering wheel(steering shaft rod?) or brake pedal. When I first realized this problem, it was very hot summer day and air conditioner (AC) was on. I drove about for 15-20 minutes and parked the vehicle for a while (about 20 minutes or so). Then I started the engine again and tried to back up the vehicle from the parking spot, it was happened. After that happening, I was having same problem whenever I was driving with AC on(I did not have the problem during cold season at all). Now is summer of 2012 and this problem has been coming back most of time of driving no matter AC is on or off (it seems like getting worst?). Past 10 years, I had several recalls with this vehicle so I really want to report the problem I have in case.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated the vehicle was recently repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module). After the remedy repair was performed the ABS warning indicator remained illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and they detected there was a faulty ABS pump. The dealer was made aware of the defect, whom informed that the owner would be responsible for the repair expense. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 191,178.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the ABS warning indicator illuminated without engaging the brake pedal. The indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. In addition, there was an excessive amount of brake fluid leaking onto the ground. The malfunction occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the malfunction was related to a faulty ABS pump. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module); however the ABS pump was not included in the recall remedy. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000. ..updated 08-10-12 *bf the consumer stated the ABS light illuminates when the vehicle starts after 1 or 2 minutes. It stays on the duration of the trip. This occures everytime the car is started. Updated 08/15/2012
I was in on recall 11s24 , and my brake fluid was leaking onto my ABS relay box, but I still have a problem with the ABS because the hydraulic pump motor is also failed. The ford dealer. Said it would cost $800 to fix this part on the ABS system! They said the recall would not cover this part on the ABS? The leaking brake fluid also damaged my hydraulic pump motor and this should also be repaired .
Submission from re ford escape 2001 safety recall notice 11s24 *tgw the consumer received a recall notice in jan 2012. The notice indicated she would be informed when the parts required to complete the safety recall would become available, which wouldn't be until the second quarter. The vehicle caught on fire while parked, which was prior to the recall, but was quickly extinguished. Shortly after the fire, the vehicle was repaired. Several months later, the consumer was partly compensated by ford in the form of a check for $1900 accompanied by a document which stated by accepting the compensation, she would also be signing off on any other claims. The consumer also stated the catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, master cylinder, wiring harness, ABS, brake line booster, power steering rack and pinion, tie rods, intake manifold as well as the air bag were all replaced. The steering column would freeze, the rear passenger door handle fell off, rendering the door unstable, the coolant light illuminated, the oil pan needed to be replaced, the air condition stopped working and the rear shock were leaking.
2001 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall 11s24 concerning danger of vehicle catching fire *tgw the consumer was informed the parts were not available. Recall # 07v156000 .
No pressure when depressing brake to make emergency stop. Pedal went to floor. No prior indication of any problem. On inspection, front left brake hose had ruptured causing total loss of all braking capability. Extremely lucky not to be going 70 MPH on the freeway! Still waiting for part for brake cylinder cap recall issued in january! If the federal safety agency are going to require companies to issue recalls perhaps you should also follow up to ensure compliance by which I mean the satisfactory completion of the recall not simply the issuing thereof.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that they received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v005000 (service brakes: hydraulic: anti-lock: control unit module) in january and was told there would be another letter sent when the parts had become available for repairs. The contact stated that they spoke with the manufacturer in march and was told that the parts were not yet available and that they would receive a letter when the parts had become available. The contact stated they have not received any information from the dealer regarding the recall repairs, which had exceeded a reasonable amount of time. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The brake master cylinder cap leaks brake fluid and the fluid runs down the wiring and down the firewall of the engine compartment. The brake fluid has corroded the paint off of the firewall, and then the fluid gets hot and smokes. Because the fluid runs down the wiring, the vehicle is also having electrical problems. Ford has a recall 11s24 for vehicles of the same year with the same problem, but they say that our vehicle is not included even though the master cylinder cap clearly leaks. They won't look at the vehicle unless we pay $85 to have it diagnosed. We would like to have this vehicle added to the recall.
2001 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall 11s24 *tgw even though the consumer received a recall notice, she was informed the parts were not available, and the dealer had no idea when they would receive them.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module). An authorized dealer was notified on at least four occasions and the contact was repeatedly informed that the necessary parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified regarding the parts. The vehicle was not repaired. There are no failures at this time. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic anti-lock, control unit/module) in january 2012. The contact was concerned because the parts needed to complete the recall repair were not available. She spoke to the dealer on several occasions and they stated that the parts were not available but she was first on the list to be notified when the parts became available. The contact had to keep her vehicle parked away from her home because both the recall and the dealer indicated that the vehicle could potentially catch on fire. The dealer also advised her that the vehicle was safe to drive however, if it began to smoke to exit the vehicle immediately. The contact was told the that parts would be available within the first quarter but they had not become available as of may 2012. There were no failures experienced with the vehicle. Updated 07/06/12 *bf updated 07/12/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that there was a recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock: control unit/module ); however the part had been unavailable since the recall was issued in january of 2012. The dealer was uncertain of when the part would become available. The contact planned to notify the manufacturer of the problem. There was no failure at this time.
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