2012 Ford Escape-while driving the red triangle brake indicator warning light comes on as well as the check brake system indicator light, it beeps and the car feels like it doesn't want to stop at times. This has intermittently been happening and the warning lights seem to reset once the car is turned off and restarted. I took the car in for service and had new tires and brakes put on. The light indicator and braking issue problem did not resolve. Intermittently, you press the brake and it comes to a partial stop then pushes out further and doesn't always stop as it should. On 5/9/2023, I was approaching a stop sign and experienced complete brake failure and was in an accident. Was going around 15-20 mph, the indicator lights came on, the car slowed and then the brake pedal went all the way to the floor and then the car would not stop. I called the mechanic that put the new brakes on and took the car in again for service, he suggested that I take it to another shop. I took the car to the suggested mechanic and they replaced the brakes, rotors, and brake lines. The indicator lights still kept coming on even on the way home from the mechanics shop. I drove right back and they could not find the issue/no codes. On 11/6/2023, while driving at approximately 20 mph, I experienced another complete braking failure. I was leaving the parking lot, suddenly the ABS warning and brake warning indicator light came on and the brakes did not work at all, the pedal went all the way to the floor. I managed to pull off the road and into a parking lot and pulled the emergency brake to stop the car. The second incident was 11/6/2023 and there was no crash, the vehicle was towed. Contacted Ford Dealership-stated there were no recalls on the vehicle. Can supply service records if needed.
2012 Ford Escape: ABS light or ABS activating
8 of the 604 complaints about the 2012 Ford Escape describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 114,500
- recalls
- 0
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60-65 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The battery, TPMS, ABS, and AWD warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
Brake booster pump failed during highway drive to work. Brake pedal became soft. Stopping car became difficult. After booster pump was replaced, front brakes began to stick causing brakes to overheat. Abs/hcu control module also required replacement. Ford does not currently recognize this problem a frequently occurring issue.
Within the past 2 yrs the ABS has gone out completely on 3 different occasions. Had to coast to a stop. Very dangerous and traumatizing...
Brake warning lights on no ABS
Driving on the interstate at 75 MPH during morning traffic during rain covered road. My traction stability and ABS warning lights are on again. I was driving to a doctor appt and saw the warning light come on. I applied light pressure to my brakes and gradually came to a stop. My car has 115,000 miles when fail happened
I was driving in town at a slow rate when my braking feel like there was born ABS and my car was getting to close and I applied pressure on the pedal but it wouldn't stop. My steering wheel became very stiff and couldn't turn it. An hour later, I was driving on the interstate when my ABS, traction control light and stability light came on. My car would not turn well and I was in the middle of passing a vehicle. I had no brakes at that point. This happened april 20, 2019. Clear road conditions. My escape is becoming a big safety concern. When braking I feel my system keeps slipping in the front end and a sagging in the rear. When I drive it, I am terrified that this will happen again and won't be able to stop. Turning feelings rigid and stiff at times. A car had pulled out in front of me and had to do a hard stop on the interstate. I pressed on the brakes but the system would not stop and steering wouldn't allow to turn. I had to turn a harsh right to avoid causing an accident while attempting to drive off to the side of the road. This has happened since the 1st day I purchased this vehicle 26 may 2016 from glenbrook hyundai in fort wayne, in.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. While driving 40 MPH, the traction control and ABS warning indicators remained illuminated. It was diagnosed that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000.
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Questions about the 2012 Ford Escape abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2012 Ford Escape?
8 of 604 owner complaints about the 2012 Ford Escape (1%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 2008.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2012 Ford Escape?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2012 Ford Escape
Stalling 56Power steering loss 52Loss of power 35Check engine light 25Jerking 21Steering lock-up 19Hesitation 18Sudden acceleration 16No deployment 15Fuel leak 15Door locks 10Fuel smell 10Fuel pump 7Seat belt 7Water leak 7Ball joint 6Engine failure 6
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