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
2012 Ford Escape brakes complaints
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Brakes failed and ended up going through cross traffic at an intersection. After $4990 and a full month at the local ford dealer, it was found the hcu had a leaking seal and would intermittently disable the brakes!
While braking there is a vibration and engine stalls. The dealer claims they can not replicate and wants me to reschedule to bring it n again a week later. This happens every I stop or slow down in a right turn. I get the vibration and engine stalls. I have takes else where to check if there is something stuck in the brake but nothing found they do replicate problem but don't know what it is. I can not drive until this is fixed as it is a safety issue if the vehicle stalls. Dealer is no help maybe manufacture or someone else this has happened too can assist.
Brake hose connector for front brakes is not allowing fluid to flow back to master cylinder. This causes brakes to remain applied and heating up. Temperatures predicted by ford dealer (shane at bob allen ford, overland park, ks) predicted to be as high as 1200 degrees fahrenheit. Potential for fire is high and brakes, rotors and calipers are ruined. Was noticed immediately by driver of vehicle. Not a delayed issue.
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.
When slowing down, the rear brakes make a rubbing sound like having a flat spot on the drums. Its been to the ford dealer 3 times for the same sound. They say its normal. 1 year before when I bought the car, it never sounded that way. Even while parked and stepping on the brake pedal, it still sounds like springs are going to snap. I don't think this is normal.
Tl* the contact owned a 2012 ford escape. The contact was entering a residential driveway at an unknown speed when the brake pedal was engaged but the pedal failed. The vehicle failed to stop and the contact crashed into a residential deck. The air bags failed to deploy however, there were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 16,276. Updated 9/4/14
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. The contact stated while having regular maintenance performed, the technician notified the contact that the front brakes were excessively corroded. As a result, both front brakes and rotors needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 13,420. Updated 9/4/14*cn updated 12/18/2014
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford explorer. The contact stated that while traveling 40 MPH, the brakes, traction control and power steering assist failed. The vehicle was moved to the shoulder to be restarted and it began to function normally. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable. ... Updated 02/28/13
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. While driving approximately 10 MPH, there was an unexpected hesitation as the vehicle began to surge forward. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis however, the technician was unable to duplicate the malfunction. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 77. Updated 1/15/13* cn the consumer stated the problem was solved on 12/13/12. His right foot was touching the side of the brake and accelerator pedal, causing the vehicle to stall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the brake pedal was engaged and the pedal abruptly extended partially to the floor for a brief moment. The contact was able to continue driving as normal. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 60. Updated 08/28/12*lj updated 08/28/12.
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