Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the steering wheel seized and the brake and accelerator pedals would not respond to pressure. the contact was able to move the steering wheel after much effort but shortly after, crashed into a utility box. the contact was not injured. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the failure and current mileage was 90,000. updated 04/22/14 ma when the consumers daughter crashed into the electrical box, it caught on fire, and spread to the vehicle. updated 04/24/14
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. the contact stated that while having routine maintenance performed on the vehicle, she was advised that the brake lines were corroded and brake fluid was leaking. the mechanic stated that all of the lines needed to be replaced in order to repair the problem. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 116,000.
Tl*the driver owns a 2004 ford escape. the contact stated when the driver applied pressure to the brake pedal at an unknown speed the vehicle would not stop until excessive pressure was applied to the pedal. the vehicle was driven home where the contact noticed the front passenger side brake line had fractured and the front driver side brake line was severely corroded. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 140,000.
2004 ford escape - a b s rings on axel cracked and allowed them to move .result in brake failing -have to let off the brake so it can grab again and a sensor make it pulse the brakes. using gasket repair to hold the rings in place...both sides have this problem. we know of three escapes different years that have now the same problem. *tr
The brakes on my 2004 ford escape, which only has 23,000 miles on it, started squealing, and i was having to push a little harder than usual. on december 26, 2008 my husband took the vehicle to the shop to have the brakes checked, instead of new brake pads, which were curiously in good condition, we are going to need new front discs, front and back calipers, as well as brake pads. we were able to afford the brake pads as well as the right front disc at cost of 400 dollars but we are going to need to shell out another 400.00 plus to repair the rest. the wait wouldn't be so bad if i didn't need the escape to transport my daughter back and forth to school every day. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. the contact stated that she took her vehicle to the dealer for recall nhtsa campaign id number: 07v156000 component: service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module. the repair was done and now the failure has recurred. the dealer stated that to repair it again the cost would be approximately 200.00, and they are only responsible for repairing it one time. the manufacturer had not been contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 56,000. the current mileage is approximately 82,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. the contact received recall # 07v156000 concerning service brakes, hydraulic: antilock:control unit/module, but was unacknowledged by the dealer. also, the contact stated that the dealer was unaware of the recall in a timely manner, and feared that the vehicle may catch on fire. the vehiclewas not being driven , and the contact had an appointment on may 2, 2007 to get the recall repaired. the current mileage is 32,000 and the failure mileage was unknown. *ak updated 05/23/07. *jb
Premature failure, excessive premature wear of the brake rotors. vehicle serviced by trebour ford every 5,000 miles according to service schedule. at this visit, informed that brake pads were close to needing replacement. this is normal and understandable. however, was also informed that the brake rotors were beyond the point of being used further. they were worn so badly that they could not be machined even once. my experience is that brake rotors when properly maintained should last the life of the vehicle. this vehicle has been maintained properly and has 34,917 miles which has been primarily highway usage. the need for brake rotor replacement at this point was due to defective equipment installed at time of production.*ak
As my 2004 ford escape turned 25,000 miles, the brake light came on. i took it to my local brake shop, and they advised me that the front brake rotors were warped and had to be replaced as well as the brake pads. the brake fluid was also very low. the brake shop manager stated that it is extremely unusual for rotors to be replaced at 25,000 miles. upon investigating other similar claims on various websites, it appears that ford motor co. had many complaints on various models for the identical problem. according to one complaint website, ford motor co. was subject to a class action by ford consumers in 2003 regarding the replacement of warped rotors on their vehicles and other brake issues. i'd contacted my dealership, and the assistant service manager told me that if the brake problem occured within the 12 month/12,000 mile period, it would be covered; otherwise, it was my financial problem. since ford motor co.has been aware of the inferior brake problem and continues to install the inferior rotors on their new vehicles, why should the consumer continue to have to pay for replacements every year or 25,000 miles? according to the brake specialists, rotors generally are replaced between 60,000 - 85,000 miles, and not 25,000, unless there is a defect in product.*ak
Brakes screech, squeal, and feel jerky. also when i put the vehicle in park, the vehicle rolls forward a distance of four (4) to six (6) inches. my boyfriend, jody, is an attorney. he says that on occasion when he has driven the vehicle, it rolled forward after he put it in park, and touched the vehicle in front of my vehicle in the parking lot. he also reported that my vehicle rolled forward four (4) to six (6) inches in the wal-mart parking lot, which resulted in the front end being buried up against a hedge of tall thickly woven (weaved[?] bushy limbs which scraped and scratched my front end. anyway, the paint is now scratched and peeling on the lower part of the front end, where the "cladding" is painted, and the leading edge of the metal hood.*jb
After 5000 mile service, which include inspecting brakes and rotating tires. i started hearing sound from the rear brake while applying. the noise was a type of thump which seem to catch on the drum. i took the vehicle back to the dealer the following day. mechanic rode with me and did hear noise. said that it sounded like the drum brake was catching. dealer machined drums and tapered ends of rear shoes. noise was fixed but i have never heard of this before. *nm