Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact received recall notice # 07v156000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module). The dealer stated that they did not have the recall repair part and it would not be available until july. The contact feels that the wait time for the part is too long. No failures have occurred at this time. The current mileage is 41,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.
2002 Ford Escape brakes complaints
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I own a 2002 ford, escape. The vehicle has a call back for the ABS module. I took the vehicle to a ford dealer in lebanon, nh. I was then informed that the car was one of those that did have the problem and will need to be repaired. In the meantime, I was advised by the mechanic at flanders & patch that the car was considered too dangerous to be parked inside or even up close to a building as it could catch on fire. However, I was also informed that ford will not be able to fix this problem for at least two, maybe even three months. In the meantime, I am not to park this car inside a garage or near my home. I live in an area where we had several break ins and never left my car parked outside at night for that reason. Also, I shared a driveway, so parking iwas very limited in my area. Again, leaving the car parked outside was a problem. All I asked from ford wasto fix the problem now. Ford /needed to be held responsible for any problem I encountered due to this failure on their part to fix this.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle's brake warning light illuminated. When the brake pedal was depressed, it went down to the floorboard. The brake pedal had to be depressed approximately three or four times before the vehicle would stop. The road conditions were clear. The mechanic stated that the vehicle needed a new master cylinder, power brake boost, and a power brake check valve. The mechanic performed the repairs, but approximately three months later, the failures recurred. The mechanic stated that the vehicle needed another power brake booster. The vehicle was repaired and no other failures have occurred. The current mileage is 73,300 and failure mileages were 68,800.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact received recall notice # 07v156000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module). The dealer stated that the part for the recall repair will not be available until june of 2007. The contact has not experienced any failures with the vehicle. The current mileage is 100,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.
I took my 2002 ford escape to a ford dealer to see if the recent recall of the ABS module connector affected my car only to find out that I had an oil leak from the master cylinder which was dropping onto the ABS module. Maybe this is why the cars are catching fire to begin with. If I hadn't taken my car in to be checked the oil probably would have caused a fire. I had to replace the master cylinder and my car only has 70k miles on it. I have never replaced one on any car I have ever owned and I have driven them over 150kmiles. It cost me 278 dollars..this car also had to have the rotors replaced when I replaced the brakes at 42k. The fuel pump was replaced at 34614 miles,the coolant recovery tank was replaced at the same time as the light was on. At 51k miles ck engine light came on. #4 coil had to be replaced at a cost of 282.17. At 70k the engine light came on. The gas cap failed and had to be replaced . This coast 97 dollars because it had to go on a diagnostic machine to find the problem. I was going to buy a ford escape hybrid but now I will never buy another ford.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that two hours after driving the vehicle smoke was detected. The contact lifted the hood, and smoke began to rise from the engine. The contact called the local fire department, and they removed the battery from the vehicle. The smoke ceased, and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. Once the dealer inserted the battery back into the vehicle,it immediately started to smoke again. The dealer daignosed the failure as a burned out ABS module. The contact stated that the federal safety agency already hasdan investigation open , action # pe06048)for the same failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
This is to report another suspected 2002 ford escape ABS control module fire. The vehicle fire occurred jan. 9, 2007 at client's home. The vehicle is a 2002 ford escape xlt, and is currently stored at insurance auto auctions (iaa), 1710 starita road, charlotte, nc 28206-1286, phone: 704‑596‑5854, fax: 704‑596‑7492, stock number: 2799576. The house and car are insured by state farm, which has retained me as its subrogation counsel. The fire occurred while the car was parked in the garage in the "key off" position. Larry helton for ford has already examined the vehicle and the scene on january 17, 2007. No one was injured, but the property damages could exceed $50,000.00.
Tl*- the contact stated that on 01/05/06 while driving her 2002 ford escape at 10 MPH. The vehicle made a loud noise. When she tried to stop the vehicle she applied the brakes, but the vehicle didn't come to an immediate stop. The contact stated that the brake pedal had to be pushed to the floor. The vehicle continued to make a loud noise that sounded like the something loose. The contact did take the vehicle to her mechanic, but before reaching the mechanic her ABS light turned on. The contact stated that the mechanic told her that the reluctor ring had failed and that the vehicle needed the left front axle assembly replaced. *jb updated 03/19/07.
In 2004, my 2002 ford escape, after being parked overnight, caught fire. The fire was traced by the dealer to the ABS computer. The vehicle was past warranty and ford motor company denied repeatedly that there was any possibility of any defect, or that there was any manufacturer responsibility. Calls to ford's customer hot line were handled in an unsatisfactory manner. The vehicle was repaired using new parts.
Approx 1 year ago - our 2002 ford escape started to smoke while sitting in the garage. When we got it to the dealer is was found that the wiring harness where it connected to the ABS ecu unit had shorted due to brake fluid getting into connector. When the shop disconnected the wiring harness connector, the next day, the fluid ignited burning up the harness. The estimated cost to fix was $2000 dollars, replacement of the harness and ecu unit. Which since the majority of the damage was done in the shop ford did cover the cost of the repair. I am just filling this as I have seen that this issue is under investigation, and thought that I should report our incident.
Dt*: the contact stated while parked in the driveway for one day, the vehicle caught on fire. The fire extinguished itself. The vehicle was driven to the dealer who replaced the ABS module and a wiring harness. Updated 01/17/07. *jb the consumer stated the ABS light illuminated and stayed on until the ABS module was replaced. The right front wheel bearing was replaced.
Ford escape 2002 - we have had an ongoing problem with the ABS and brake lights staying on. We have had it into a ford dealership several times, who was not able to fix it, and an independent mechanic who was finally able to identify that it was the antilock braking system's electronic control module causing the issue. Just read an article concerning an ongoing investigation into engine fires possibly caused by this module and are very concerned that we could be next. We first took it into the dealer the month our warranty expired so I am putting the "incident date" in for that month.
I took my car in for repair on 4/22/06 because my ABS light had been on for a few days. I was told that my right drive axle needed to be replaced and that replacing that could possibly solve the problem with my ABS light. It did not. I was then told that I might need a new ABS module. I was advised that the repair shop would call the following monday with a price and that my car was safe to drive.
My car had been parked for hours and all of sudden the alarm started going off. I went outside to get it to go off and realized there was smoke coming out from under the hood. The alarm wouldn't go off and eventually quit but the smoke kept coming and I realized there were actual flames. The fire department came and disconnected the battery so the car wouldn't have another chance of sparking up. Presently, I have the vehicle in a ford dealership shop. They said that the fire started at the wiring harness that plugs into the ABS modular. The wiring harness and some other part are being ordered to be replaced. As far as they know that needs replaced and there may be more once they actually start taking the car apart and seeing what else was damaged. The fire probably burned for a good 10 minutes.
Dt: the contact drove through a patch of snow in the road and the vehicle's rear end spun around and hit another vehicle. The contact believed that the ABS sensor, that was replaced by the dealership ,caused this accident. The contact sustained injuries do to the seat beat buckle breaking during the accident.
2002 ford escape exciter ring cracked making a loud noise. ***no answer required*** *ts there was a slight metallic sound coming from the left front tire. The complete front axle shaft assembly would have to be ordered and installed. The dealer also recommended that the front brake pads and rotors be replaced.
I brought my 2002 ford escape in for its 45k mile service and was told by the dealer that the rotors needed replacement. I said the pads have not yet worn out though. They said I was lucky to make it this far. Most escapes have them wear out at 30k or less due to poor quality and too thin rotors. Dealer said cost to replace rotors and pads will be $338.00 including labor to replace.
I have a 2002 ford escape, manual transmission with 66,000 miles on it. Coming home from a weekend trip the clutch stuck and would have to be pulled up with your foot when having to slow down in traffic. We were able to pull off the road and call for assistance and towing to a garage where we were told that the master cylinder had went out.the mechanic said that this was very unusual for it to happen to a car this new. Have there been any other complaints similar in nature to this?
My name is [xxx], I purchased a ford escape SUV on august 22, 2002 from day ford in pittsburgh, pa on august 22, 2002. I have been have many problems with my vehicle since I purchased it. Prior to moving to florida in june, I had the car serviced again and was told I need new rotors, brakes and tires.I moved to florida, and on january 2005, I had to replace the clutch because it had rust and corrosion on it. The service tech question all the rust under the vehicle and I told him that I did not know why there was so much. N march 18th, I was in a car accident and my front end was damaged. I had the car taken to matthew currie ford, where they service my car. I picked up the car on april 20, 2005 and was still having problems with it. I thought it was from the accident. I was told on april 21, 2005 that I need new spark plugs. I told them that I was not paying for it and that they need to call aig. On april 22, 2005 the service manager called me to tell me that my car had water damage and that it was purchased this way. I then got a rental car and I called dayford to see what they had to say and how they were going to fix the problem. At first I was told that they did not sell me a car with water damage. Then he said he would call me back. Well I have not heard anything from them. Over the weekend I found out that my car was purchased from kansas city on july 20, 2002 and then serviced on july 27, 2002 by dayford. The services were engine serviced, vehicle serviced, suspension system serviced, brakes serviced, state inspection completed, miscellaneous service performed, emissions system serviced and lubed oil and filter changed. These services were completed with only 3 miles on the car. I pulled the information from carfax and that what it says. *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2002 ford escape with 36,000 miles on it. I had the front brakes survived for the first time on this car and found that rotors cannot be turned even one time on these cars without bringing it below specs. I had to replace both rotors at a cost of $199.00. I complained to ford about this and was told that this was part of normal wear and tear. I have never owned car that had to have rotors replaced with this low mileage before I do not accept this is a normal situation. It is a case of ford putting cheap throw away parts in cars and not disclosing this information to buyers at the time they purchase the car.
Vehicle has been recalled 3 times for safety defects. At 25000 miles I was told that I needed to replace the rotors. It is too early for this to be occurring and have found information that this seems to be a complaint that has been frequent on this car make. They replaced the eccellerator cable and now the car seems to be sluggish in eccellerating from a stopped position.
Vehicle had a sound when being driven. Consumer took the vehicle to dealer to see where the sound was coming from. Dealer discovered that front wheel bearings, brakes, and rotors needed to be replaced.
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.
Front brake pads and rotors were replaced at 30,000 miles.
The ABS braking light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Consumer was able to stop while pumping the brake three times, and drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection. However, mechanic could not duplicate the problem.
Went in to a ford dealership in garden grove, ca. I was getting a routine oil change and tire rotation. I was told I needed a complete brake overhall. I balked at the suggestion of the ford associate. I stated "my escape only has 23,000 miles on it and your telling me it needs new rotors, pads on the front, and shoes and drums in the rear". He looked straight at me and said yes you do. I went home took off the tire and discovered it to be true.. The brakes on my 2002 escape are worn out after 23,000 miles. What kind of garbage is that. I'm not hard on my brakes either. If I have to replace them again at 43,000 miles I am going to be very pissed off. If it does happen. I will be trading it in, and it won't be for another ford.
This concerns a 2002 ford escape with 10,700 miles on it. I was traveling down a very slight grade at less than 20 MPH on a clear day approaching a red light at an intersection. When I applied the brakes, the car did not stop. Instead, the front of the car just started to uncontrollably jump, bounce and hop up and down. Since the car did not slow down, I applied the brakes again and it continued to uncontrollably bounce up and down. There was a car crossing through the intersection in front of me driven by a mother with her young child in the car. In order to avoid hitting that car, I steered my bouncing car to the right, off the road, and into a light pole to stop it. The mother with her 5 year old daughter, who witnessed the whole event, pulled over to see if I was ok and thanked me for not killing them. I have her name and number. A police report was filed. There is a defect in the braking system on this car and I am scared to death to ever drive it again lest I kill or maim myself or someone else. I contacted ford motor co. Directly many times, but they gave me the runaround. They said the antilock braking did not need to be checked. When my insurance company, nationwide, became involved ford said that I should now deal with them, nationwide. Nationwide is now paying to have my car repaired, but said that there is no need to check the braking system because there is nothing wrong with it, it is my fault and all they can do about it is raise my insurance premium. This is the second time there has been a mechanical failure in this defective braking system and no one seems to care to look into it.
(1) ce light on again (2) vehicle not idling normally (3) vehicle not advancing from stop (4) smell burning oil from engine when shut off, no visible oil leak found on driveway (5) rattling from lf of the vehicle; speed of rattling directly related to speed of vehicle; starts around 25 MPH. (6) driver's seat lurches forward on seat track when braking; only occurs with lighter weight drivers. Took vehicle to dealer for the 30k mile check & to have them address the issues. Dealer did the following - issues 1-4: engine covered in oil upon inspection (second oil leak); leak coming from the front cover & oil pan; dealer replaced the front cover gasket, oil pan gasket, valve cover gaskets, upper intake gaskets, & oil filter; dealer replaced the catalytic converter monitor sensor again (third time). Issue 5: dealer did not hear noise coming from lf of vehicle; heard a noise from rear of vehicle; rear lift door latch loose; adjusted/oiled it. Issue 6: dealer compared problem with other escapes; found to be a normal condition of power driver's seat to have some play in it (this is very unsafe; seat lurches forward 1-2in when braking; I'm a short female who struggles to sit a min of 10in from the sw for the ab; moving me forward another 1-2in in a crash is not safe). Dealer found front brake pads/rotors below specs; stated that this is normal for 30k miles; seems too soon. Several complaints filed to the federal safety agency regarding excessive brake/rotor wear. Vehicle was in the shop 7/16-7/23. Dealer paid for a rental car (third time). Picked up vehicle & drove it off lot; heard rattling from the lf of vehicle. Took it back & a mechanic went on test drive with me, heard noise. Took it back & inspected vehicle together. I noticed the weather stripping on the left side of the windshield was cracked & detaching from vehicle. Had been slapping outside of apillar when driving, making noise. Dealer stated they would order new part & I'd have to bring vehicle back again to have it installed.
Driving on freeway and started to slow down...moved foot off gas pedal to slow (was going about 50 MPH at the time and about 65 MPH before getting any brakes to work) and it kept going down and stuck on high exceleration...went to put on brakes and brake pedal would not push down, barely had any brakes. Ford service said recall this morning on accelerator sticking...but brakes were my problem..I have not had any problem with brakes prior to this. At 33000 miles, granted there is wear but I had experienced none..so stuck paying for complete replacement..said they were shot and unsafe....all I can say is I was extremly fortunate to get under control and no accident. And ford should accept some of the responsibility for the brakes .
I purchased a 2002 ford escape in june of 2003. I noticed, driving home from the dealership, excessive noise coming from the rear brakes. My initial request for the dealer to look into this noise was met with a reply that the brakes were inspected before the vehicle was put on the lot and checked out fine. The purchase, however, was a couple months after they had done their inspection. The noise continued and gradually grew worse and a couple weeks later they agreed the brakes should be inspected again. Outside of excessive brake dust build up, they indicated the brakes were fine. The noise continued and I again brought the vehicle back in. At this point, the dealership indicated there appeared to be several areas of rough edges and they indicated all brake surfaces had been sanded to remove these imperfections. This process worked for no more than 48 hours before the noice returned, but even louder. I have been dealing with this ever since and it has grown increasingly frustrating, as teh dealership subsequently advised me of the bulletin posted regarding excessive brake dust. I was told by the dealership that a solution was to be in place by q4 2003 or q1 2004. I continue to be told there is no remedy yet and I am concerned that this loud annoyance could become a problem with brake function. I drive quite a bit for my work and plan to pull a pop-up camper for a 2-week vacation this summer and I have no interest in putting myself, my family or any one else in jeopardy should there be a more significant undelying problem.
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