2005 Ford Escape brakes problems

Filed Dec 3, 2025 · Brakes · CA

I had just started up my 05 Ford hybrid Escape reversed out of a parking space, applied my brakes and a loud warning noise went off, the ABS light & the Brake light went on, then I tried to brake while backing out of the parking stall. I had no brakes, petal went all the way to the floor. I shifted into drive to pull forward. The car wouldn’t stop petal just went right to the floor, had very little resistance. I almost drove through the front glass doors of the P/T office across from the pharmacy in Cool, CA. The roads are mountainous windy and steep. I was definitely scared for my safety. I had to coast very slowly on the way home. I was on my way to work but instead I dropped it off at home and called ride share to take me to work! I had to use my emergency brake to make the turn up my dirt road. I still had little to no brakes to stop the car. I parked it and haven’t driven it since. Much to dangerous to drive this car. I could have easily been killed not having brakes. It Showed no codes, had no warning at all. I just bought the car about 6 months prior. The next day it was as if it never happened.

Filed Nov 30, 2021 · Brakes · CA

Brake Hydraulic Control Unit failed loss of braking.

Filed Sep 17, 2021 · Brakes · NJ

Abs and master cylinder causing an unsafe braking condition hard brake pedal making it very difficult to stop the car. I replaced the entire brake system including the master cylinder assembly with pedal travel sensor attached. As recommended by Ford dealership. Then I was told that the brake system system had to be bled 2 times. Well after doing this 3 times and replacing the calipers and pads and rotors again. The same situation exists. Now I am told that this car has a different problem and a bulletin was issued by Ford stating that this is a problem with Ford Escape hybrid has to be reprogrammed to allow the master cylinder assembly to link up with the computer to rectify the issue. My car has 42000 miles on the vehicle and I is very dangerous to drive because of the unreliable braking action. Ford does not acknowledge the problem. But there are many people who have had this same issue. What can I do ? Please help me.

Filed Oct 1, 2019 · Brakes, Lights · 140,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when attempting to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear passenger side shock tower housing was fractured and punctured through the subframe. During the failure, the brake line and rear brake light wire were severed, which caused brake fluid to leak and the rear brake light to malfunction. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Aug 11, 2019 · Brakes · FL

Complete brake failure. Driven home at 40 MPH and the brake light and the ABS light came on and there was a beep. There were then no brakes at all. Luckily, I was able to get to the side of the road and coast to a stop. Turned off the truck and started it again and it had brakes. On this last incident, the same thing in the same order happened. This problem is very dangerous. It is intermittent thus making it hard to diagnose.

Filed Mar 30, 2018 · Brakes, Engine · 127,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated while driving at 10 MPH, the engine stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated. The brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. The contact stated that the power steering and braking ability seized. The vehicle was able to restart after numerous attempts. The vehicle was taken to (beach ford 2717 virginia beach blvd, virginia beach, va 23452 (757) 486-2717) but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000.

Filed Feb 27, 2018 · Brakes · MO

Hydraulic control unit failed. Hcu. Little or no brakes, city street

Filed Jan 28, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · 112,000 miles · CT

Terrifying! Potentially fatal . Power just cut out on highway while going approximately 55 MPH. No steering, no brakes. No power. All warring lights ablaze, but no warning beforehand! Gratefully, I was in the right lane and managed to get the car into the median. After several minutes, car restarted. Luckily I was only 1/4 mile from the exit. I read about this well known electrical problem. It is the PCM. Apparently ford used faulty spark plugs. The fix is too costly. I will have to purchase a new vehicle. Ford recalled the 2005 escape hybrid but not this model? Criminal

Filed Jan 27, 2018 · Body, Brakes · 105,000 miles · OH

Back wheel right wheelwell around shock rusted out, son drove home from school said back wheel making noise, upon further inspection took off back panel right side, found wheelwell rusted outby shock and can see daylight wheel was making noise when he drove home, had brake man look at found debris from panel in wheel where brakes are. Fixed and cleaned, checked brakes, put back together. Wheelwell rusted out . Want ford to do something. Also had car 1 yr bought from columbiana ford went back told dealer they should have told us about this issue my son could have been hurt or me.

Filed Dec 3, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · 85,000 miles · IN

Throttle cable sticks when the 2001-2004 was recalled I questioned ford they said too bad even though I purchased the vehicle in april of 2004 it is a 2005 and they would not cover me on the recall gas pedal sticks a lot using brakes at same time when in park it won't go until you do gas and brake