2015 Ford Escape: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Jul 9, 2025 · Brakes · 70,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the ABS and the traction control warning lights illuminated. The messages "4-Wheel Drive Temporarily Disabled" and "Hill Start Assist Not Available" were displayed. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving after starting the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated while responding, and there was an abnormal clunking sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to Westlake Auto, where it was diagnosed and determined that the ABS module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Filed Feb 9, 2024 · Engine · 73,000 miles · MN

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that occasionally there was an abnormal gasoline odor while the vehicle was idling and there was white smoke coming from the exhaust. The contact stated coolant was entering into the piston. The contact stated that the power train, ABS, the power train system, and service interval lights were illuminated. The contact stated that there several computer codes indicating an engine misfire, the control circuit was open, and the power train system showed coolant bypass had failed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and there was no recall related to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.

Filed Jun 19, 2022 · Fuel system · TN

As I was slowing my vehicle died without warning, I had to quickly put in park to restart. Everything died. The car did restart but I almost got reared from the car behind me. I have heard like a roaring sound at times comming from the back area. I keep gas at no less the 1/4 tank so I know the gas is fine. My engine light come on and go off after awhile, now my ABS and AWD and On Hill Start is deactivate is comming on. I’m 65 and I had hoped this would be a safe vehicle for me, with very few problem but it looks like this is not the case. I have only had this vehicle 3 months I need your help to resolve this issue Please. Thank You

Filed Apr 9, 2021 · Brakes · 53,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the ABS warning light, the braking system warning light, and the TPMS warning light illuminated. The brakes independently engaged and vehicle decelerated to 46 MPH. The vehicle resumed normal function after the instrumental panel returned to normal operation. The contact drove the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the wheel speed sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.

Filed Jul 28, 2020 · Transmission · 80,091 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle decelerated with the accelerator pedal being depressed. The contact stated that the automatic four wheel drive and hill descent disabled messages were displayed on the instrument panel. Additionally, the ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer nor an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 80,091.

Filed Mar 30, 2020 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · OH

At speed on freeway, speedometer went to zero and ABS light on. In recent days had wheel bearing replaced. (wheel bearing includes wheel bolts, hub, bearing, ABS sensor as single part? Bad ABS part or connection ?) normal until on freeway then: digital speedometer displayed 0. Analog speedometer needle fell slowly to zero and stayed. 'I' ('information indicator') appeared on center panel. Forgot how display of 'I' message. (left joystick pad on steering wheel, left arrow, down until 'I', press for list?) '(ABS)' lit on analog speedometer 'traction control wiggly line car' lit on analog speedometer vehicle continued without change in speed, engine running fine. Arrive at destination. Notice power assist to steering is reduced by 25% so harder to turn notice power assist to brakes is reduced by 25% so harder to stop parking spot was on incline, instrument panel message about 'hill assist start not available'. Pushed ignition to stop engine but was ignored. Couldnt shut engine off. (seperate issue listed in recall from 2015 for software update to body control module? The federal safety agency campaign number: 15v436000 ? The federal safety agency VIN lookup shows no outstanding recalls. Abs issue or seperate? ) returned home. Found out that ignition button sticking like was floating (?) but if push 3 times as hard engine shut off (few days previously and after button felt and worked fine). Vehicle went back to dealer today for this second new bearing in the last few weeks. Periodically on way to drop off vehicle the speedometer needle and digital display number bounced intermittantly to zero and back to speed. Abs light , "I" , and traction control lights on. (when dropped it off at dealer the dealer themself experienced the 'start/stop button wont shut off the vehicle' while checking in the vehicle for the bearing replacement.)

Filed Aug 13, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · MI

I was driving my 2015 ford escape going about 50mph when my steering wheel just froze. It took all of my strength to try to turn the wheel so I could get myself off the main road and out of everyone's way. I got myself to the side and couldn't turn the wheel at all. Luckily my family wasn't too far so my dad was gonna help me get my car home but he couldn't even turn the wheel. We had to call for a tow truck. Also my 2015 ford escape would stall after pumping gas, taking several attempts to start my car and at times not starting at all after filling my tank. It has stalled on me serversl times while driving on the main road leaving me stranded and holding up traffic on busy roads. Low tire pressure/ tire pressure sensor fault warning light appears often even though all tires are at correct pressures ABS and traction control appears noisy cabin makes buzzing noises behind stereo even when car is off stereo malfunctions happen often where cds get stuck and stereo says 'no cd' while trying to eject it.

Filed Jun 24, 2018 · Brakes · 36,000 miles · VT · crash

Abs brake failure. Going down a hill, brakes went to the floor (ABS light came on), then all of a sudden the light shut off, brakes came back, but not before hitting the vehicle in front of us.

Filed Nov 18, 2015 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 15,700 miles · SC · crash

While backing into a parking space, the ABS and traction control lights started flashing and audible warnings sounded. The car started shaking. I was unable to stop or steer my car. I had a low speed collision with a properly parked car. Thank god no one was injured. Had this happened on an open road the outcome would have been different. I had reported this problem to my dealer previously. They applied an existing recall saying that it fixed the issue. That was on the 20th of october 2015. The car is being towed to my dealer's body shop for inspection by usaa. I never want to drive it again. I am told to trade it in . How in good conscience can I do that??