2011 Ford Escape: brake failure

Filed Jul 26, 2023 · Brakes · CA

Loss of brake assist. Pedal hard and unresponsive.

Filed Apr 27, 2021 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · CA

All brake/ABS warning lights come on and brake pedal goes all the way to the floor on startup brake system failure occurs intermittently, and repeatedly at only 50k miles. Restarting the car results in some brake function with ABS and check brake warnings. Mechanic has read the codes which include every part of the brake system. Every. Single. Part.

Filed Feb 12, 2020 · Brakes, Electrical · 60,000 miles · OR

The ABS braking system on the ford escape hybrid failed unexpectedly and without warning at only 60k miles. The vehicle was in motion, and all the lights came on at once and the system read "check brakes." the brakes felt loose, and I took it a mechanic the next day. They thought that pressure was getting sent unevenly to both sides of the vehicle, so they flushed the brakes. However, they discovered total ABS failure, and a $3000 fix associated with it. This is a known issue all over the internet. There are facebook groups advocating for a recall of this vehicle. We were lucky that we didn't crash into someone. The brakes only work if you apply extreme force to them, and even then they get loose and the car starts to roll away. These issues are becoming extremely prevalent now in 2020 that the 2008-2011 era of this hybrid is getting a bit older. That being said, this model only has 60k miles on it and should not have had brake failure. Http://www.carproblemzoo.com/ford/escapehybrid/brake-ABS-warning-light-problems.php https://forums.edmunds.com/discussion/5850/ford/escape-hybrid/ford-escape-hybrid-brake-problems/p4

Filed May 28, 2019 · Brakes · 40,000 miles · MN

The problem is brake loss in reverse. It happens intermittently sometimes once a month or maybe 6 months with no problem but scary when backing out and cannot stop immediately. The pedal will be rock hard when this happens and after a couple of seconds will depress and brakes back to normal. If in a tight spot or pedestrian walks behind there could be bad consequences and good luck proving it in court that the brakes failed. Summer or winter doesnt matter. I have brought it to dealership and complained on another forum but dealer cannot find problem as it is so intermittent. It seems like a valve in the system sticks. I had it happen to me several times but my wife didnt believe me. Well it happened to her last week and she was scared. This has been going on for years without resolution and if nothing else will put this concern on the record or hopefully ford takes this more seriously. I will be contacting dealer again as this must be fixed once and for all. Any ideas welcome.

Filed May 5, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 53,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the entire instrumental panel failed. As a result, the contact crashed into the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a mild concussion and bruises to the body that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 53,000. Updated 7/1/15*cn the consumer stated while driving the lights flashed, ignition system stalled, brakes failed, and the steering locked up. Updated 9/15/2015

Filed Dec 23, 2013 · Brakes, Engine · 15,000 miles · PA

My daughter was driving, and had pulled from a stop sign. The vehicle seemed to stall, and she had no control- no brakes, no throttle, the emergency brake didn't stop her, and she finally pushed it into park and that did nothing. It rolled to a stop, although the engine seemed to be running. She turned off the engine, and after a few minutes, restarted it. It restarted, and she proceeded to drive to her destinations which was closeby. Very scary, but fortunately, no other real traffic, but this could have been tragic.