1999 Ford Escort: grinding or squealing brakes

5 of the 325 complaints about the 1999 Ford Escort describe grinding or squealing brakes.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Grinding or squealing brakes by model year

2002
2
2000
1
1999
5
1998
11
1997
9
1996
3
1994
3
1993
2
1992
1
1991
1

What owners say

Filed Apr 23, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 85,000 miles · MD

I purchased my se in november of 2006 with less than 83k miles on it. Three months after purchasing it, one of the head gaskets cracked. I had the head repaired, and less than two months after that the head cracked again. I had the engine replaced. I have now had new heads, new engine, new fuel pump and a new alternator installed and now am having a new problem. When I pulled out from a stop, the brake light would come on until the brakes were applied. The engine is now emitting a grinding noise when stopped, and I feel it is unsafe to drive. This is all in addition to the violent shaking, faulty front headlight, transmission that needs flushed and loud engine noise. I have spent more on repairs than I paid for the vehicle, and now have to put more money in to it, and it still has less than 94k miles on it. This is my first ford, and will be my last.

Filed Jul 25, 2006 · Brakes · 60,000 miles · OH

1999 ford escort made a grinding noise when brakes were applied. Upon inspection mechanic determined it was the tone ring that needed to be replaced. *kb the consumer was told that the tone ring is a part of the ABS system. The consumer contacted the manufacturer but since the vehicle was no longer under warranty they provided not assistance.

Filed Nov 27, 2001 · Engine, Steering · NC · crash

A grinding noise was coming from the engine area of the vehicle, then while traveling approximately 20 to 25 MPH, grinding noise occurred again, and driver lost all steering control of vehicle, resulting in a crash with another vehicle, insurance company deemed vehicle as a total loss.

Filed Mar 23, 2000 · Brakes · TX

Loud squealing sound made whenever brakes were applied, and a clicking would commence from the brake pedal. Vehicle been to three different dealers, and problem still goes unresolved.

Filed Feb 11, 2000 · Brakes · NM

While traveling approximately 35mph brake calipers would start to rub against the brake pads, causing the brake pads to wear out excessively. It would sound like metal to metal grinding noise. Will be taking vehicle to dealership to have it checked out.