Hissing noise coming from brakes. Stops when I depress the brakes and returns upon taking my foot off brakes. This cannot be good. Mechanics pretended that they did not hear this. Must be an expensive fix because I have been stone walled.
2001 Ford Escape brakes complaints
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The brakes in my car completely failed. There were no injuries, luckily, because I was on rarely used dirt roads. The car was still under wararnty, so I returned it to the dealer, who fixed or replaced a major hydraulic component of the brake system.
A strange air-leaking noise has been coming out of the brake area of my ford escape. The noise started out somewhat quiet, but it has gotten louder and louder. When the brakes are applied, the sound gets much quieter, almost silent, but the hissing returns with a vengeance as soon as I press on the accelerator. This started around 46,500 miles, and now I am at 48,000. A reputable mechanic informed me that the brake vacuum booster was leaking. This seems to be a major problem for a car that is a 2001 model with such low mileage. I imagine that I am not the only person who will be complaining about this vacuum booster problem.
Brake warning light came on. Had car inspected, determined back half of master cylinder was leaking causing brake fluid level to drop and warning light to come on. Master cylinder to be replaced, rear brakes need to be adjusted and entire brake system needs to be flushed.
Ford escape 2001, windshield wipers haven't kept windows clear enough to see during rain or snow. *bf the consumer was only getting 10-12 miles per gallon on the highway. The vehicle was hard to drive when it was windy outside. When the consumer attempted to stop the vehicle, the brake went down to the floor and did not come back up for several seconds. The anti-lock brakes did not engage. The consumer spoke to the dealer and he said the brakes must have frozen up. The battery low light was on.
The plastic cap on the master break cylinder leaked break fluid on the electrical wiring harness. The insulation on the harness failed and the wiring shorted, causing a fire. The break fluid acted as fuel for the fire. The breaking system, although able to bring the vehicle to a safe stop, was seriously and adversely affected.
While driving the brakes at 38000 miles were completely worn out, so were the rotors. Took the vehicle to dealer to be repaired. *ak the consumer took the vehicle in to find out why so much black an silver dust was on the front wheels. The consumer was told that it was normal wear an tear. The consumer was told that the dust was on the front tires within 200 miles after cleaning. Front brake pads and rotors were replaced at no charge to the consumer.
Abs harness caught on fire on my way back from l.a.
I've noticed an air-leaking/hissing noise that has gradually, over a few weeks, gotten louder. The noise gets quieter when the brakes are applied, but returns as soon as you let up on the brakes. I've had the noise checked out and was told that the brake vacuum booster was leaking. This should not be happening to a 2001 ford escape with less than 51,000 miles on it. The interesting thing is, my mother has a 2001 mazda tribute, and she just had this exact problem with her car. Her mileage, too, is around 50,000. We find it odd that the vehicles are made by the same manufacturer and both have relatively low mileage for this type of problem. Have other drivers had similar problems with these vehicles?
While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor. Brakes decreased in braking power. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that power brake booster vacuum was leaking, and needed to be replaced.
While driving. The vehicle stalled. The consumer was able to restart the vehicle after pumping the accelerator pedal. Please provide more information. *jb the consumer could not control the vehicle due to loss of power in the steering wheel and no brakes.
Brake pedal hisses and squeaks when released. To stop high-pitched hissing sound, the pedal must be lightly tapped. Results in extensive damage to brake system. Brake pads, rotors, and power brake booster need replacing. Potential safety issue!
The rotors on my escape had to be replaced at 45,000 miles. There was no indication that the brakes had worn down (no squealer warning). Upon inspection it was revealed that the rotors had been worn down and had to be replaced along with new brake pads. The service manager was surprised at the rotors being in such bad shape especially since it was not due to grinding (the brake pads weren't completely worn out). He was shocked at such inferior parts being on the car. I have kept the original rotors that came on the car from ford should anyone want pictures or want to inspect them.
I have a 2001 ford escape. Abs sensores got mud in them failed and burnt out. I have replaced 4 ABS sensorse in 5 month period. I was told because of mud getting in them. Dealer ship and ford customoer service tell me to wash sensors off when ever I drive through the mud. I live on a dirt road. So I would half to crawl under the car and wash all sensorse every day. I get in my car in the morning to take the kids to the school bus half way there the ABS warning light goes on. When I get home if I crawl under the car and wash out sensores the light will go off. Then later in the day when I go to pick up the kids the same thing happens. If I wash the sensores everytime I go through the mud ABS breaks will work untill I get mud in them. If I dont wash mud out of sensores eventually they will burn out. The ford dealership and ford customer service said this is normal maintanace. I cant believe they would consider that normal. I have spent most of the time I have owned this SUV driving it with out ABS breaks. I think they should fix this design problem, before I get into an acident with out the use of my ABS brakes. I want problem fixed before I have an accident with no ABS brakes. They blame the problem on me for not keeping it clean. I cant wash it everytime I use it and I shouldn't half to if they would redesign it.
Premature brake rotor wear. Rotors and pads replaced twice; once at 30k miles and again at 60k miles. Brake master cylinder required replacement at 60k miles. Numerous front-end problems after light conventional "on-road" driving (I.e. Loose end links, ball joints, misalignment), which in turn resulted in premature destruction of two sets of tires. Burning oil smell in cabin supposedly unidentifiable after numerous attempts by dealer. None of the above covered under warranty. Over $2500 in repairs and vehicle is only at 63k miles!
Consumer complained about premature wear of brake rotors. *ak the consumer stated the rotors needed to be replaced, the brakes gave off excessive brake dust.
The front rotors on my 2001 ford escape xls 4-wd have worn down very quickly. The rotors must be made out of some sort of soft metal because I haven't replaced my brake pads yet and my rotors need to be replaced already.
Consumer complained about a brake system problem. Consumer had to replace the brakes, rotors, and tie rods every 10,000 miles.
I've only had this car for two years and it died twice while driving on the road. One time on october 19, 2002 and another time on september 12, 2003. This car has also have problems with the sensors and PCM module.
Upon driving downhill car disengaged.lost power steering and brakes.anual brakes and steering also failed.
Dangerous situation regarding 2001 ford escape.*mr the consumers brake fluid system was contaminated. The dealer was notified to have repairs made. *cb the consumer noticed the brake pedal was continuously getting lower to the floor and stopping became increasingly difficult. The vehicle also had a power steering leak.
Rotors had to be replaced at 24,000 miles on my 2001 ford escape on september 25, 2003. I had the vehicle in for a master cylinder problem in december of 2002 and the dealership said they could find any leaks and just topped the fluid and sent me on my way. I had to have the vehicle towed in march and on march 7, 2003 the dealership finally found out I had a master cylinder leak and replaced it under warranty. I believe that the master cylinder problem may have caused the rotor problem (the rotors were so bad they could not even be turned.) the independent shop that replaced the rotors also said the pads were just about metal to metal. I had not forwarning of this problem. Ford would not even refund have of the charge for the rotor problem or even look at the old rotors which were returned to me the the specs marked on them.
Brakes wore down past to the rotors. Safety issue:there are no low pad wear (squealer) indicators on the brakes. Rotors had to be replaced. There was no audible sign of pad wear unless inspected visually. If I had driven the car any longer the heat from metal on metal would have blown the front tires.
2001 ford escape xltlicking noise from front wheels on turning left or right. Dealer states that rotors are incompatible with the aluminum wheels which was the standard equipment on the xlt. Dealer states that it's not a safety issue so ford will not replace rotors.
When driving and upon depressing brake pedal or when stopping there is a grinding noise coming from front end. Mechanic says the rotors need replacing.
Ford escape brake rotors worn out after 30k miles of average commuting with no off road use. Brake pads not down to metal, but rotors too worn to turn according to service dealer (prestige ford a.k.a. Ford of bellevue).
The rotors were warped which caused the vehicle's brake pedal to go to the floor.
Premature failure of front brake rotors on 2001, 2002 ford escape/mazda tribute SUV's. Evidently the rotors are insufficiently hardened and wear very rapidly, requiring replacement at 35,000 mile intervals. If replacement brake pads were installed without replacing the rotors. Rotor failure could result because of too much rotor material being worn away. Ts
Vehicle suffered brake failure. Mr
Vehicle was parked inside of carport and without prior warning heard a loud bang. Vehicle caught on fire/exploded and melted to the ground. Dealership was aware of problem.*akbrakes have been squeaking when hot or cold. The front brake rotors and pads are glazed. There is a clunk noise heard in the front end when making a left or right turn. The noise was coming from a loose metal clip. The engine light stayed illuminated while in motion.
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