Problems with 2002 Ford Escape SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Tl* the contact owned a 2002 ford escape. the contact stated that the vehicle caught fire while parked in her driveway. the fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. the fire department stated that the master brake cylinder and the cruise control cables were melted. the vehicle was deemed a total loss, but was not towed from the contact's residence. the dealer (lithia ford of missoula, 3943 brooks st, missoula, mt 59804) and the manufacturer were called and the contact was awaiting a call back. the contact stated that she had not received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 12v353000 (engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control). the failure mileage was 145,000. .*bf *tr

Tl* the contact owned a 2002 ford escape. after exiting the vehicle, there was a fire that erupted under the hood. the fire was extinguished by a fire company. the vehicle was destroyed and towed. the insurance company was to investigate the failure. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 12v353000 (engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control) and 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not available. parts distribution disconnect. *tt *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic). while the vehicle was stopped at a red light, the brake pedal was depressed to the floor and the contact had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. the abs and brake warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the rear wheel sensor short circuited and needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 209,000. updated 04/06/15*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. the contact stated that the air bag and abs warning lights illunimated on the instrument panel. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 166,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. the contact stated while driving 55 mph the vehicle accelerated independently. the contact applied immense pressure to the brakes to no avail. the contact crashed into five vehicles. the contact suffered bruises to her legs. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 135,000. updated 12/5/13*cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving downhill at 40 mph and attempting to apply the brakes, the brake pedal abnormally traveled to the floor board. the contact mentioned that in order to stop the vehicle he had to down shift and engage the emergency brake. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 176,000. updated 3/14/13 *cn the consumer stated both front brake hoses failed at the same time. updated 03/21/13

2002 ford escape. consumer writes in regards to vehicle recall *tgw the consumer stated he has not received any type of correspondence as to when he can have the recall performed on his vehicle. recall # 07v156000 *jb

Received a recall notice in feb from ford (recall id 12v00500 - issued jan 2012). indicated potential problems with brake fluids leaks that could cause shorts in the abs electronics. we contacted dealer. no parts available yet. our abs and brake indicators came on in march as described in the recall notice. ford still said that recall shows safe to drive, just don't park in the garage due to potential fires. last night, drove home and parked (in the driveway). unloaded some stuff from car... no problems noticed. came out of house about 15 minutes later to unload stuff from car and found it smelling of hot electrical system, and smoke coming from hood. used hose to cool down under hood, while i found wrench and unhooked the battery. smoke was coming from all sides under and behind engine block. once battery disconnected the smoking stopped. calling ford corporate, local dealer, and insurance this morning to see what to do next. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. while parked, the contact attempted to start the vehicle but to no avail. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the mechanic advised that brake fluid was leaking and caused a short in the brake control module. the brake control module would have to be replaced. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate mileage was 147,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. the contact stated that she received a recall in regards to nhtsa campaign id numebr 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module ). the manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the necessary parts were unavailable. the manufacturer was not able to provide a time table for when the parts would become available. the contact expressed concern because the vehicle was going to be inspected soon and she feared the potential fire hazard. the failure and current mileages were approximately 100,000. the vin was unavailable.

Brakes are like hitting a brick sometimes don't stop you have to pump. and it feels like its pushing back . brake light is on. called ford about recall on brake abs and they say we don;t know when we will have the part park the ca. this is dangerous i have only one vehicle and have to drive to get to work. is there no alternative? what else can be done ford gets away with so much!!! will ford reimburse for a rental until this is fixed??

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. the contact stated ford told her that the parts for nhtsa recall campaign id number: 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic: anti-lock: control unit/module) were not available and the manufacturer did not give a time frame for when the parts would be available. the manufacturer stated that even though it states in the recall that the vehicle may catch fire, it was safe to drive. the current mileage was 100,000. updated 07/06/12 *bf updated 08/02/12

Took the vehicle into ford to adjust brakes because the felt mushy and pedal traveled to the floor. ford adjusted the brakes, found a cracked brake line, and bleed the brakes and charged $260. two weeks later the same problem occurred. left the car at ford this time they say a faulty master cylinder which is another $280. now of course they claim this has nothing to do with the recall for the leaking master cylinder cap. *tr

I have received a notice from ford m.c. that my ford 2002 escape can spontaneously catch fire and burn my house down while turned off inside my garage or while running, therefore i should stop parking the vehicle near any house structures. when i called ford, i'm told that the vehicle is otherwise safe, while it is scheduled to be repaired sometime in quarter #2 of this year. how safe does this sound to you..??? i have detected the hot smell odors referred to within the letter (recall notice) & am concerned that the government is giving ford too much slack in resolving a matter that appears to be quite volatile (pun intended). *tr

Received notice from ford regarding safety recall 11s24 for escape 2002 dated january 2012. advised not to park car near any structures to prevent a potential fire from spreading in unlikely event that your abs module develops an electrical short. ford dealer inspection performed 2/9/2012 states car will need safety recall parts but will not be available for 45 days or later. contacted ford mfg, customer service supervisor tried to locate parts- unavailable. supervisor says notice is not official yet, there are no implementation plans or parts available for older cars, no repair procedures available. offered to help me qualify for a new car and work with local dealership. 2nd offer to place aftermarket parts at my cost and apply for reimbursement/partial reimbursement/no reimbursement based on if the recall is going to go through. is this official or not official, and is ford releasing themselves of liability if there is property damage and that is the nature of the letter. *tr