2002 Ford Escape: brake failure

Filed Aug 1, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 214,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact received a recall for the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v353000 (engine and engine cooling, speed control) and the vehicle received the recall repair. The contact stated the vehicle never experienced any failures until after receiving the recall remedy. The contact stated that when attempting to accelerate the vehicle's throttle locks at high speeds and the acceleration pedal locks in the downward position. The contact stated that the brakes failed and in order to stop the vehicle's gear was moved to the park position. The contact informed the dealer and the manufacturer who stated that because the vehicle had already received the recall repair they would not be able to provide another repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 214,000.

Filed Feb 10, 2015 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · MI

Driving the vehicle down a residential street. Applied the brakes, pedal went to the floor. Car rolled to a stop with limited braking. Placed into park and had passenger pump brakes. Front passenger side brake hose adjacent to the caliper had ruptured. Saw online that this is a common problem with 1st generation ford escapes. Could have been serious in heavy traffic!

Filed Aug 11, 2014 · Brakes · 86,000 miles · IA

Lost brakes suddenly while driving; managed to control stop with parking brake. Mechanic says right front brake hose broke. He mentioned that hose lines are too short in this model and tend to crack and break, especially when wheel fully turned, stretching hose. All other brake lines are cracked and must be replaced to avoid same issue. Mechanic reports that this is a common problem in ford escapes and an internet search returned multiple consumer complaints about same issues, but no recall or warnings issued. I don't know what the threshold for recalls is, but my brakes went out just when I was leaving a crowded grocery store parking lot. Had my reaction time not been as quick it is quite possible someone could have been injured or killed. Thank you.

Filed Feb 2, 2014 · Body, Brakes · 163,975 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

On nov 26 I was driving to my work at 45 miles per hour and the distance I kept from the car in front of me was sufficient to allow me stopping adequately. Suddenly, I noticed that traffic was approaching to a red light so I tap on the brakes to slow down and stop. However, the brakes were not reducing the speed so immediately I stamped on the brake pedal to let the car stop while simultaneously, I looked to realize that I could not change lanes. At this point I was left with no time to gear down the transmission or to pull the emergency brake. Consequently, my ford escape was forced to stop by crashing into the car in front of me and producing a domino effect involving a third vehicle in front of us. Fortunately, no personal injuries were reported from the other two drivers whose cars were involved.. I did suffered slight neck pain and after visiting the hospital I did not had major injuries or nothing to worry about so far. In regards to personal property damages, the two cars in front of mine, had minimal damages but, mine was severely damaged to the point is totally inoperable. All claims were reported and taken care by geico, my insurance company. Also a traffic crash car report was filed. I received a driving traffic citation from the police, which I plan to escalate to the courthouse, after knowing that the brake failure I experienced resulted from manufacturer's defects reported by ford under recalls 11s24 and 12 s37. * please note that this writing is only for information purposes and to alert any other drivers to perform on-time maintenance check-ups to prevent similar or worst scenarios.

Filed Jul 5, 2012 · Brakes · 111,053 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape xlt. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign id number :12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module ). Later, the ABS warning light illuminated while traveling 25 MPH and the brakes failed to work properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the ABS control module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not further repaired. The failure and current mileages were 111,053.

Filed Mar 12, 2012 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that the brakes failed. The dealer advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall # 07e023000. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 155,000. Updated 04/06/12*lj the consumer stated brake fluid was leaking from the master cylinder. Updated 04/16/12

Filed Jul 11, 2011 · Brakes · 115,000 miles · NM

On or about june 17, 2011, my 2002 ford escape was parked and the ignitition was in the off position when my car alarm went off. When I looked outside I observed smoke bellowing out from under the hood. The next day, I was able to get my vehicle to dealer, where they diagnosed the ABS module has overheated and needs to be replaced. I was given an estimate of $720.00 to repair the problem. Upon further investigation I have discovered that the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock; control unit module was recalled by ford (#07s51)on april 23, 2007 and continues to be open. I was in contact with service manager for dealer on or about june 30th to follow up on the work they had done in may 2007 concerning this problem. He informed me that when they inspected the vehicle in 5/07, there was no problem and that it was properly inspected, and they placed grease on it , and are not willing to pay for this repair. On or about july 1, 2011, submitted a claim to the ford motor co. Regarding this repair at no cost to me. Upon further inspection, has also discovered another recall problem (the federal safety agency #07e023000)service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder and that brake fluid has leaked from the rear of master cylinder and has leaked on the vehicle into the power brake booster. I have been experiencing no brakes when I put my foot on the brake pedel. Despite these recall problems being invesitgated, neither ford motor company feel that they are not responsible for the repairs and have told me I must bare the enormous costs for these repairs on my own and/or drive the vehicle unsafely. I have been stranded in prescott, az for over 3 weeks, and am tired of wrangling with all three dealership/companies and need your help in investigating this situation! Thank you!

Filed Feb 16, 2011 · Brakes · 75,000 miles · TN

After reading the below report, we took our 2002 ford escape to golden circle ford in jackson tn. We were informed that they had never heard of this report. Our master cylinder has brake fluid leaking all around it and even leaves spots in the garage. My complaint is that it seems one hand has no idea what the other is doing. These reports need to also go to the dealership service departments so they can be familiar with problems with their products. To date, our problem still has not been resolved. Component: service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder details: certain cardone master cylinders with date codes lower than dca7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. The seal on master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid. Consequence: loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Filed Feb 2, 2011 · Brakes · 103,689 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that the brakes failed while he was driving 15 MPH. The brake light illuminated at the time of the failure. The contact had the emergency brake service six months prior to the failure but the ABS light illuminated the day before the failure. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who replaced the master cylinder and brake booster. The VIN was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 103,689.

Filed Mar 14, 2008 · Brakes · 42,498 miles · UT

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. While driving 65 MPH, the brakes failed. The contact had to apply the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. If it were not for the emergency brake, she would have crashed into another vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the ABS was fine. The contact had a mechanic friend and he replaced the master cylinder and the reservoir. Because the brake fluid was leaking, the contact's friend also replaced the "reman bra". The current mileage was 42,698 and failure mileage was approximately 42,498. Updated 04/04/08.

Filed Jan 5, 2005 · Acceleration, Engine · KS

Consumer experienced two problem with this vehicle on two separated occasions. First, vehicle stalled while driving, consumer tried to restarted, but was unable to do so. Secondly, while traveling vehicle started to accelerate uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle. Applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. Consumer was able to pull over. Afterwards vehicle was towed on both occasions. Mechanic determined that a head gasket blew out, and the speed control cable snapped. The head gasket, and speed control cable needed to be replaced.

Filed Nov 14, 2004 · Brakes · 42,675 miles · PA

I own a 2002 ford escape with 42,600 miles. My problem that I am having is a spongy brake pedal at first, then pedal goes to the floor, and then you get a pulsating, grinding noise in the front brakes and also in the brake pedal. Rotors are new; brakes are in good condition, no brake fluid leaks. Brakes were bled with no change in problem. When the brake pedal is depressed it sounds like it is sucking air.